IT Audit Senior Manager (Federal Audit)

Sikich•Alexandria, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and information technology skills. This role is contingent upon award of contract. This position requires an active interim Secret or Secret clearance or the ability of obtain this level of clearance. Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Information Systems degree is preferred.
Minimum 8 years of auditing, and/or related technical experience
Minimum interim or active Secret clearance. Management/ Leadership Experience
Strong customer service skills
Project management experience
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Values driven – You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation.
Uncompromising problem solver – You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions.
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
Instills t rust – You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
Impact & i nfluence – You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives.

Nice To Haves

CISA preferred
Experience performing SOC 1 or SOC 2 audits (strongly preferred)
Familiarity with FISCAM and/or FISMA frameworks also acceptable
Knowledge in the following areas is preferred: National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53, Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) Government Auditing Standards ( GAS ) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA’s) AU-Cs GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual (FAM), GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24 -0 2 , Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended) Other requirements for federal reporting and accounting, such as U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins and circulars, the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc.

Responsibilities

Provide the first line of supervision to a team of audit professionals
Review work products prepared by team, including workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, to ensure quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
Leverage understanding of Government Auditing Standards to design audit plans and procedures and oversee the successful execution of those plans and procedures.
Supervise and review work performed by other staff
Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff
Provide subject matter technical expertise to delivery team in financial management areas of financial reporting, internal control, and/or financial business systems
Review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and present final results to management
Assist Principals and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals, business development, and practice administration
Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures,
Advise and consult with Principals on all significant developments
Act as primary liaison to the client and make Principals aware of all major developments
Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Insurance options
Wellness programs
Flexible time off policy
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.