Financial Institution Senior Consultant (SOX and FDICIA Controls)

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a Financial Institution Senior Consultant (SOX and FDICIA Controls) to join our Risk Advisory practice in the United States. You will work with client executives to assess regulatory compliance and strengthen controls across financial institutions.

The role offers exposure to leading financial services engagements, opportunities for career growth, and collaboration with experienced professionals. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree required.
• Three or more years of experience in financial controls.
• CIA or CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience with SOX and FDICIA internal controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client executives to identify regulatory compliance risks.
• Assist in implementing and updating SOX/FDICIA controls.
• Provide strategic advice to clients and manage engagement teams.
• Travel up to 10% to client sites as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CIA or CPA designation preferred

Job description

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.

Job Description

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the areas of risk and advisory?If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Financial Institution Senior Consultant (SOX and FDICIA Controls)! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance and regulatory compliance best practices.As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.Does this describe you?

What you will do

Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing regulatory compliance risks within their business processes and systemsDirectly assist clients in notably being compliant with new or update in financial institution regulationsImplement new or updated regulatory requirements, and translate regulatory requirements to ensure financial institution complianceContinually stay up-to-date on all existing compliance regulationsDevelop and maintain a broad knowledge and awareness of the financial institution industry and regulatory changes and identify potential impacts to compliance audit programsSupport our internal audit practice as Subject Matter Expert on regulatory and compliance topicsProvide strategic business advice to clients by assisting in the implementation of new regulatory requirementsAssist with managing client engagement teams, along with staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are metUtilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the communityInvest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programsSupport the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goalsEnjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 4 year degree
• Three (3) years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related program
• 3+ years of direct, hands-on experience with SOX and/or FDICIA internal control programs within the financial services industry, with banking experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including process and control documentation, walkthroughs, risk and control assessments, control testing, evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness, identification of control deficiencies, and remediation
• Demonstrated ability to execute key components of SOX and/or FDICIA programs, including coordination with process and control owners, internal audit, external audit, and other key stakeholders
• Prior experience in a client-serving consulting, advisory, or public accounting environment supporting financial institution clients and/or experience within a financial institution's SOX/FDICIA, internal controls, internal audit, or related risk function
• Experience communicating control observations, testing results, deficiencies, and remediation matters to client stakeholders and engagement leadership
• CIA or CPA designation(s) strongly preferred. Candidates interested in obtaining a CIA or CPA certification in the future are also encouraged to apply
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand business processes, identify risks, and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, project management and time management skills
• Strong sense of urgency and client responsiveness
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Pay Rate Ranges

The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

• In Chicago, IL: pay rate range is $80,000 to $129,900
• In Philadelphia, PA: pay rate range is $80,000 to $129,900
• In New York, NY: pay rate range is $90,900 to $147,600
• In Frisco, TX: pay rate range is $76,400 to $124,000
• In Miami, FL: pay rate range is $72,700 to $118,100
• In Nashville, TN: pay rate range is $72,700 to $118,100
• In Denver, CO: pay rate range is $80,000 to $129,900
• In Irvine, CA: pay rate range is $83,600 to $135,800