IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Leader

Baker Tilly US; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 123,840 - 234,770; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a seasoned risk advisory professional to join its growing risk and advisory practice in the United States. You will work with client executives to identify and manage financial and operational risks across processes and systems, including IT risk, cybersecurity, governance, and controls testing.

Direct client interaction and diverse engagements will be core to the role. Required qualifications include a CPA, CISA, CCSFP or CISSP designation and 5+ years of related

Qualifications

• 5+ year(s) experience with risk advisory, internal/external audit, business process reengineering, and/or internal controls with focus on IT related subject matter (e.g., SOC 1/2 Exams, HITRUST, HIPAA, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53)
• Experience performing HITRUST engagements preferred. Open to candidates willing to obtain HITRUST Certification in the future
• Experience with Security+ is preferred
• Experience with Cloud audit experience and certifications is preferred
• Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills

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 process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, 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 optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity and disaster recovery
• 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 communicate effectively 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 controls

IT risk

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Baker Tilly US is seeking a seasoned risk advisory professional to join its growing risk and advisory practice in the United States. You will work with client executives to identify and manage financial and operational risks across processes and systems, including IT risk, cybersecurity, governance, and controls testing.

Direct client interaction and diverse engagements will be core to the role. Required qualifications include a CPA, CISA, CCSFP or CISSP designation and 5+ years of related