IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Experienced Consultant (SOC Focus)

Baker Tilly•Portland, OR

2d•$85,910 - $162,890•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm seeking an IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Experienced Consultant with a focus on SOC (System and Organization Controls). The Risk Advisory practice helps clients assess risks, develop strategies, and achieve goals through expertise in risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices. This role offers career trajectory, flexibility, and meaningful client and team relationships within a fast-growing firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program.
1+ year(s) experience with IT audit.
Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skill.

Nice To Haves

CISA, CIA, or CPA certification(s) preferred.
Previous experienced performing SOC audits preferred.
Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired.

Responsibilities

Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks within their business systems to ensure technology risks are managed.
Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries by having direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement.
Think independently and strategically about clients’ business, systems and risks providing recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes and business objectives.
Provide strategic business advice to clients by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks.
Assess, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, IT general controls, financial account and auditing, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements and business continuity.
Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients.
Assist in the development of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in the areas of: IT strategy and governance, IT operations, business process, key reports (IPE), automated controls, ITGC and application controls, and Regulatory and compliance requirements, specifically Sarbanes Oxley.
Assist in drafting comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for delivery to the client, documenting and reviewing engagement work papers in accordance with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies.
Act as a valued business advisor, build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service.
Continue to develop knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications and tools/utilities.
Demonstrate the desire to continually grow, learn and develop skills and knowledge through external and internal education, training and cross-training opportunities to maximize personal contribution to the organizational goals and ongoing career development.
Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients.
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.