Internal Audit & Risk Manager (SOX Focus)

Baker Tilly Canada; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking an Internal Audit & Risk Manager (SOX Focus) to help clients assess risks and strengthen controls. You will work closely with client executives, lead risk assessments, and implement effective processes across enterprise risk management and governance frameworks.

The role emphasizes partnership, strategic advisory, and collaboration in a dynamic team, with travel up to 20% and a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related program.
• CPA or CIA designation(s) required.
• 5+ years of experience executing and managing SOX, risk advisory, internal/external audit, and/or internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Work with client executives to identify, assess and manage financial and operational risks.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of clients' businesses and industries through direct client interaction.
• Provide strategic business advice by implementing new processes and controls addressing key risks.
• Perform walkthroughs, risk and controls assessments, and control testing for SOX and compliance.
• Draft executive summaries and final reports documenting engagement work papers.
• Assist with managing SOX engagements, including staffing, billings and profitability targets.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver superior client service.
• Support professional development and collaborate with the team on firm initiatives.

Job description

OverviewBaker 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 an Internal Audit & Risk Manager (SOX Focus)! 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, internal control, governance, compliance, and internal audit 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?You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as a comprehensive risk professional in the areas of compliance, enterprise risk management, governance, internal controls, and data analytics.You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewardedYou do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working togetherYou feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrowWhat you will do:Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying, assessing, 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 engagementThink independently and strategically about your clients’ business, systems and risks providing recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes, business objectives, and control environments across multiple aspects of SOX, internal audit, and other risk advisory engagements.Provide strategic business advice to clients by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risksAssess, manage and optimize business risk across a wide range of areas, including SOX compliance, operational audit, and enterprise risk management (ERM)Perform walkthroughs, risk and controls assessments, and control testing to evaluate the design of operating effectives of controls supporting SOX and operational complianceReview clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clientsDraft 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 and firm standardsAct as a valued business advisor, build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client serviceFacilitate professional and effective presentations to internal and external audiencesContinue to develop your knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications and tools/utilitiesAssist with managing SOX and risk advisory engagements, including client engagement 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 balanceMinimum Required Qualifications:4 year degreeFive (5) years of experienceCPA or CIA designation(s) requiredPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related programCPA or CIA designation(s) required5+ year(s) experience with executing and managing SOX, risk advisory, internal/external audit, business process reengineering, and/or internal controlsExperience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desiredExcellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detailExceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skillsAbility to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the \"big picture\" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projectsFlexibility to travel to various client sites, overnight as needed up to 20%The pay rate range for this position is $123,400 to $195,800. Actualcompensation 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 toeligible employees.#LI-LF2#LI-hybrid