Assurance Experienced Senior, Third Party Attestation

BDO USA; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

BDO USA in Oak Brook, IL seeks an Assurance Experienced Senior, Third Party Attestation to prepare SOC reports, HITRUST, ISO, MRC and CSA STAR attestations, documenting, validating, testing, and assessing client control systems.

The role involves planning, fieldwork, and reporting, supervising staff, developing test plans, and ensuring GAAS and BDO methodologies are followed across engagements for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CPA or equivalent preferred; 3+ years IT/internal/external audit experience.
• Experience performing SOC, HITRUST, ISO or security/privacy engagements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute attestation engagements including SOC, HITRUST, ISO and related reports.
• Document and validate control environments; test key controls for service organizations.
• Supervise staff and mentor Associates on engagements; manage client communications.
• Coordinate planning, fieldwork, and review with audit teams and clients.

Skills

SOC reporting

IT audit

Attestation reports

Control testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Accounting or MIS

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

The Assurance Experienced Senior, Third Party Attestation will be responsible for the preparation of third-party attestation reports, including System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity and WebTrust for CAs, as well as HITRUST, SSPA, ISO, MRC and CSA STAR applying most areas of the governing standard as necessary and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems, including internal controls. Our TPA individuals specialize in these specific areas to understand the entire technology risk umbrella rather than maintaining overall knowledge in Information Technology General Control (ITGC) audit or IT audit. The Assurance Experienced Senior, Third Party Attestation will be responsible for the preparation of third-party attestation reports, including System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity and WebTrust for CAs, as well as HITRUST, SSPA, ISO, MRC and CSA STAR applying most areas of the governing standard as necessary and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems, including internal controls. Our TPA individuals specialize in these specific areas to understand the entire technology risk umbrella rather than maintaining overall knowledge in Information Technology General Control (ITGC) audit or IT audit.

Job Duties

Control Environment

• Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by:
• Identifying and considering all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies as part of engagement team;
• Making constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures;
• Documenting and validating the operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system;
• Supervising and reviewing the work of staff
• Documenting business and IT processes and controls and tests key controls for service organizations in a variety of industries;
• Identifying and prioritizing key risks, and assesses their impact and likeliness of occurrence;
• Communicating to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency;
• Developing and maintaining relationships with client personnel and management; and
• Ensuring technology is appropriately integrated into the examination process

GAAS

• Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by:
• Developing and applying an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals;
• Applying auditing theory to various client situations;
• Documenting working papers and attestation reports in line with BDO policy, identifying deviations and notifying more senior team members in order to obtain appropriate approvals;
• Applying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and notifying more senior team members of the occurrence; and
• Contributing ideas and opinions to the engagement team

Other

• Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:
• Planning and executing attestation examinations including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designing test plans, evaluating deficiencies and assessing the overall financial reporting control environment.
• Reading and reviewing clients’ reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and also ensuring that all supporting information is documented in the work papers and through appropriate testing;
• Preparing required communications to the Client and the Audit Committee, as applicable;
• Recognizing and applying new pronouncements to client situations;
• Identifying, analyzing and discussing alternative principles with the Manager, Senior Manager and engagement partner and the client, as needed;
• Identifying complex issues and brings them to the attention of superiors for resolution;
• Coaching less experienced team members in new areas

Methodology

• Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by:
• Completing all appropriate documentation of BDO work papers; and
• Ensuring assigned work is performed in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements

Research

• Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by:
• Researching basic and intermediate accounting topics and forming an initial opinion on the treatment independently

Project Management

• Coordinate timing of planning, fieldwork, and review with audit team and client and assist engagement executives in developing the audit engagement budget and identify appropriate resources.
• Develop the draft audit engagement planning documents, audit programs and budgets
• Establish with the engagement manager the responsibilities of individual audit staff for specific areas of audit work
• Monitor and report engagement budget to actual and advise engagement executives of possible overruns

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates on assigned engagement teams
• Supervises the work assignments of Associates on assigned engagement teams
• Teach/coach associates to provide on the job learning
• Other duties as required

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Managerial Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Finance or Economics, required
• Masters degree in Accounting and minor or dual major in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Managerial Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Finance or Economics, required
• Masters degree in Accounting and minor or dual major in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred

Experience

• More than three (3) years of prior experience in IT, internal or external audit, required
• More than one (1) year of prior supervisory experience, preferred
• Experience performing internal control reviews, preferred
• Experience performing SOC, WebTrust, HITRUST, SOX, ISO 27001 and security/privacy advisory engagements, preferred

License/Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification
• HITRUST Certified Common Security Framework Professional (CCSFP)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (C | EH)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)

Software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
• Prior experience with various applications (e.g., ERP systems), operating systems (e.g., UNIX, Windows); and databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL) beneficial, preferred
• Exposure to cloud platforms, SaaS applications, security and engineering tools, and other industry software, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform technology-focused audits and assessments
• Knowledge of internal controls and professional standards and regulations (SOC, ISO, WebTrust, HITRUST, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.)
• Knowledge of data analytics and emerging technologies desired
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate and interact with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
• Solid analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Solid project management skills
• Ability to travel as necessary

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $87,000 - $130,000

Illinois Range: $80,000 - $109,000

Minnesota Range: $85,000 - $100,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $115,000

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves On

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”
• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability