Financial Institutions Risk & Controls Lead

Baker Tilly (US); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Financial Institutions Internal Audit & Controls Manager in Chicago. Join a growing risk advisory team delivering governance, internal controls, and IT risk services to financial institutions.

You will lead engagements, manage teams, and develop clients with a focus on value, collaboration, and career growth. This role emphasizes deep industry knowledge, strategic risk assessment, and strong communication with client executives, aligning with Baker Tilly’s collaborative

Qualifications

• 4 year degree
• Five (5) years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related program
• CPA or CIA designation(s) required
• 5+ year(s) experience in risk advisory, internal/external audit, SOX/FDICIA, and/or internal controls, including direct experience within the financial services industry, with banking experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing 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 gained relative to the client’soperations, processes and business objectives
• Provide strategic business advice to clients by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks
• Assess, manage and optimise business 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, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients
• Draft comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for delivery to the client, documenting and reviewing engagement work papers in accordance with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies
• Act as a valued business advisor, build relationships and communicateeffectively with the client to provide superior client service
• Facilitate professional and effective presentations to internal and external audiences
• Continue to develop your knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications and tools/utilities
• Assist with 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

Skills

Risk advisory

Internal audit

SOX compliance

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CIA designation

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Financial Institutions Internal Audit & Controls Manager in Chicago. Join a growing risk advisory team delivering governance, internal controls, and IT risk services to financial institutions.

You will lead engagements, manage teams, and develop clients with a focus on value, collaboration, and career growth. This role emphasizes deep industry knowledge, strategic risk assessment, and strong communication with client executives, aligning with Baker Tilly’s collaborative