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

Baker Tilly•San Diego, CA

9d•$85,910 - $162,890

About The Position

Baker Tilly’s Risk Advisory practice helps clients assess risks, develop strategies, and achieve business objectives through expertise in risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity. The IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Experienced Consultant (SOC Focus) works with client executives and management teams to identify and manage financial and operational risks in business systems and help ensure technology risks are appropriately managed. The role involves direct client interaction across multiple engagement areas, including assessing and optimizing IT risk, reviewing processes and controls against industry frameworks, and advising clients on process and control improvements. The consultant also assists with internal audits and IT control assessments, prepares reports and work papers, and continues developing expertise across a variety of technology environments. The position offers opportunities for professional development, collaboration, client relationship building, and career growth. Work location arrangements should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or a related program.
At least 1 year of experience with IT audit.
Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Work with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and identify and manage financial and operational risks in business systems.
Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries through direct client interaction across multiple aspects of engagements.
Analyze clients’ businesses, systems, and risks and recommend business and process improvements based on client operations, processes, and objectives.
Assist clients with implementing processes and controls that address key risks.
Assess, manage, and optimize IT risk across IT general controls, financial accounting and auditing, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity.
Review client processes and controls against industry frameworks, identify design and execution gaps, and communicate issues and recommendations.
Assist in developing audit programs and performing internal audits and IT control assessments involving IT strategy and governance; IT operations, business processes, key reports (IPE), and automated controls; ITGC and application controls; and regulatory and compliance requirements, particularly Sarbanes-Oxley.
Help prepare executive summaries and final client reports, and document and review engagement work papers in accordance with accepted internal audit methodologies.
Build client relationships and communicate effectively to provide high-quality client service.
Develop knowledge and experience with varied technology environments, platforms, applications, and tools or utilities.
Pursue ongoing learning and skills development through internal and external education, training, and cross-training.
Network and build relationships with colleagues and clients.
Participate in team activities that support work-life balance.