Hybrid SOX-Focused Internal Audit & Risk Manager

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking an Internal Audit & Risk Manager (SOX Focus) in California to join our Risk Advisory practice. You will assess financial and operational risks, interact with client executives, and implement controls and processes to strengthen governance and compliance.

You will guide multiple engagements, develop industry knowledge, and provide strategic business advice to clients while supporting staffing, billing, and profitability targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related program.
• CPA or CIA designation required.
• Five years of experience in SOX, risk advisory, internal/external audit, and related controls.
• Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm is desired.
• Strong analytical, technical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand client business and assess financial and operational risks.
• Interact with client executives and management to identify and manage risks.
• Develop knowledge of clients’ industries and perform risk assessments across SOX and ERM.
• Provide strategic advice for process improvements addressing key risks.
• Conduct walkthroughs, control testing, and risk assessments for SOX and ERM.
• Draft executive summaries and final reports per firm standards.
• Support engagement staffing, billing, and profitability targets.
• Build relationships and present findings to clients.

Skills

SOX experience

Risk advisory

Internal controls

Audit

Client service experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Consulting firm experience

Education

4 year degree

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related

CPA or CIA designation

Job description

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking an Internal Audit & Risk Manager (SOX Focus) in California to join our Risk Advisory practice. You will assess financial and operational risks, interact with client executives, and implement controls and processes to strengthen governance and compliance.

You will guide multiple engagements, develop industry knowledge, and provide strategic business advice to clients while supporting staffing, billing, and profitability targets.