Financial Institutions Internal Audit & Controls Senior Manager

Baker Tilly; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Financial Institutions Internal Audit & Controls Senior Manager in Irvine, CA. You will lead risk advisory, internal audit, and SOX engagements for financial services clients, guiding teams and delivering strategic insights.

Join a fast-growing practice with opportunities to influence client strategies, improve governance, and implement robust controls while collaborating with senior leadership and client management in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required.
• Eight years of experience.
• CPA or CIA designation required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Experience in risk advisory, internal/external audit and SOX/FDICIA.
• Experience leading engagements and managing teams.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with client executives to identify and manage risks.
• Develop knowledge of client businesses and industries.
• Provide strategic business advice to implement new processes and controls.
• Assess and optimize risk across ERM and SOX.
• Review processes against industry frameworks and report findings.
• Lead engagement staffing and ensure profitability.
• Build client relationships and present to audiences.
• Develop knowledge across technology environments.

Skills

Risk advisory

Internal audit

SOX compliance

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CIA designation

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. Visitbakertilly.comor join the conversation onLinkedIn,FacebookandInstagram.

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Job Description:

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growingconsulting and accounting firms in the country?

Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focusedon providing exceptional client service in the areas of risk and advisory?

If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Financial Institutions Internal Audit & ControlsSenior Manager! OurRiskAdvisorypracticeprovides a full spectrum of services to help our clientsassess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives.All of this is accomplishedthroughdeep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices.

As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BThas the ability tooffer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership whotruly careabout you and your development.

Does thisdescribeyou?

• You want tocontinue toexpand your work experiencesandhone your skills asa comprehensive risk professional in the areas ofcompliance,enterprise risk management,governance,internal controls, and data analytics.

• Youcrave the opportunity to bepart of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consultingpractice where your hard workand creativity will be rewarded

• You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration andtruly enjoysworking together

• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow

Whatyou willdo:

• Workclosely with client executives and management teams to understand their businessesandassistinidentifyingandmanaging financial and operational risks within their business processes and systems.

• Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries by having direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement

• Think independently and strategically about your clients’ business, systems and risks providing recommendations for business and processimprovements based upon knowledge gainedrelativeto the client’soperations,processesand business objectives

• Providestrategic businessadviceto clients byassistingin the implementation of new processes and controls that address keyrisks

• Assess,manageandoptimizebusiness risk across a wide range of areas, including operational audit, enterprise risk management (ERM)and SOX compliance

• Review clients’ processes and controls against industry frameworks,identifyinggaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients

• Draftcomprehensive executive summaries and final reports for delivery to the client, documenting and reviewing engagement work papersin accordance withindustry-accepted internal auditmethodologies

• Actas a valued business advisor, buildrelationshipsand communicateeffectively with the client to provide superior client service

• Facilitate professionalandeffectivepresentations to internal and external audiences

• Continue to develop your knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms,applicationsand tools/utilities

• Assistwith managing client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met

• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community

• Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs

• Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals

• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 4 year degree
• Eight (8) years of experience
• CPA or CIA designation(s)required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree inaccounting,financeor a related program

• CPA or CIA designation(s)required

• 8+ year(s) experiencein risk advisory, internal/external audit, SOX/FDICIA, and/or internal controls, including direct experience within the financial services industry, with banking experience strongly preferred

• Demonstrated experience leading internal audit and/or SOX/FDICIA engagements, including risk assessment, scoping, process and control documentation, walkthroughs, control testing, evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness, identification of control deficiencies, remediation, and reporting

• Experience managing client engagements and teams, including project planning, staffing, engagement execution, client communications, and delivery of high-quality work products

• Experience communicating audit and control observations, findings, recommendations, and remediation matters to client management and other key stakeholders

• Prior experience as a client-serving professional in a consulting, advisory, or public accounting environment strongly preferred

• Excellent analytical, technical andproblem solvingskills, with strong attention to detail

• Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, project management and time management skills

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 $146,500 to $269,600

In New York, NY: pay rate range is $166,400 to $306,400

In Philadelphia, PA: pay rate range is $146,500 to $269,600

In Denver, CO: pay rate range is $146,500 to $269,600

In Nashville, TN: pay rate range is $133,200 to $245,100

In Miami, FL: pay rate range is $127,500 to $294,300

In Frisco, TX: pay rate range is $139,800 to $257,400

In Irvine, CA: pay rate range is $153,100 to $281,900

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