Financial Institutions Internal Audit & Controls Lead

Baker Tilly US; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US, Irvine, is seeking a Financial Institutions Internal Audit & Controls Manager to help clients assess risks, governance, and controls. You’ll lead engagements, interact with client executives, and advise on IT, cyber, and risk management in a growing advisory practice.

Join a collaborative team with opportunities for leadership, professional development, and a focus on delivering high-quality audit and advisory services to financial institutions across the United States.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree required.
• Five years of experience.
• CPA or CIA designation preferred.
• Experience in risk advisory, internal/external audit, SOX/FDICIA, and/or internal controls, with banking sector exposure strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills with strong client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with client executives to identify financial and operational risks and assist in risk management.
• Develop knowledge of clients' businesses through direct client interaction across engagements.
• Provide strategic business advice and help implement new processes and controls addressing key risks.
• Assess and optimize business risk across operational audit, ERM and SOX compliance.
• Draft executive summaries and final reports per internal audit methodologies and communicate findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Time management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

4-year degree

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA designation

CIA designation

Job description

Baker Tilly US, Irvine, is seeking a Financial Institutions Internal Audit & Controls Manager to help clients assess risks, governance, and controls. You’ll lead engagements, interact with client executives, and advise on IT, cyber, and risk management in a growing advisory practice.

Join a collaborative team with opportunities for leadership, professional development, and a focus on delivering high-quality audit and advisory services to financial institutions across the United States.