IT Experienced Manager, Technology Risk Assurance

BDO USA•New York, NY

34d•$100,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Assurance Experienced Manager, Technology Risk Assurance is responsible for leading a team of IS Assurance professionals in the review, documentation, evaluation and testing of information technology processes and controls in a wide range of environments.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems, required
More than six (6) years of experience of information systems auditing experience, required
More than four (4) years of supervisory experience, required
CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP and/or CFE certification, required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and basic research skills
Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Capable of effective managing a team of professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
Build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Advanced knowledge of internal controls
Ability to travel up to 30%

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred
Prior experience working within a public accounting or Internal Auditing environment, preferred
Prior experience performing IT general controls and application control reviews, preferred
Prior experience performing SAS70 (now SOC) engagements, preferred
Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred
Exposure to operating systems (e.g., UNIX, OS400, LINUX); and databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL), preferred

Responsibilities

Documents and tests IT general and application controls for a wide range of software packages and technology platforms
Prepares audit reports and recommendations associated with IS audit work performed and reviews them with the client and audit team
Identifies opportunities to utilize computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and manages the implementation of those techniques, as appropriate
Participates in the review of internal controls based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
Communicates to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency
Identifies and prioritizes key risks, and assesses their impact and likeliness of occurrence
Recognizes technical concerns or issues and communicates those concerns with IS Assurance management
Recognizes and validates relevant technical issues and brings them to the attention of client management
Manages and reviews the IS audit work on assigned engagements
Reviews the work product of IS Assurance Staff
Ensures technology is appropriately integrated into the audit process
Acts as primary client contact for all questions and issues
Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management
Conducts client interviews to obtain relevant information
Oversees controls, tests performed and results
Supervises the day-to-day workload of IS Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
Ensures IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant IS Assurance software and resources
Evaluates the performance of IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates
Acts as mentor to IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate
Other duties as required