Senior Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Consultant

Baker Tilly US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking an Internal Audit & Risk Senior Consultant in Chicago to join our Risk Advisory practice. You will assess risks, develop strategies, and help clients strengthen governance, controls, and compliance across varied industries.

This role emphasizes collaborating with client executives, delivering analyses, and communicating results. You will engage in process improvements, IT controls, and cybersecurity best practices while advancing your career in a fast-growing, supportive

Qualifications

• Four-year degree required.
• Three years of professional experience.
• CPA or CIA certifications preferred.
• Experience with risk advisory, internal/external audit, business process reengineering, and/or internal controls.
• Experience as a client-serving professional for a consulting firm desired.
• Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with client executives and management to understand their businesses and identify financial and operational risks.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries through direct client interaction on multiple engagement aspects.
• Think independently and strategically about clients’ business, systems and risks and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Provide strategic business assurance by assisting in implementing new processes and controls addressing key risks.
• Review processes and controls against industry frameworks, identify gaps, and communicate issues and recommendations.
• Assist in drafting executive summaries and final reports for delivery to the client, and review engagement work papers.
• Build relationships and communicate effectively with clients to provide superior service.
• Deliver professional and effective presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Develop knowledge across various technology environments, platforms, applications, and tools.
• Pursue ongoing education and cross-training to maximize contribution to organizational goals.

Skills

Risk advisory

Internal audit

Governance

Data analytics

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related program

CPA or CIA certifications preferred

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking an Internal Audit & Risk Senior Consultant in Chicago to join our Risk Advisory practice. You will assess risks, develop strategies, and help clients strengthen governance, controls, and compliance across varied industries.

This role emphasizes collaborating with client executives, delivering analyses, and communicating results. You will engage in process improvements, IT controls, and cybersecurity best practices while advancing your career in a fast-growing, supportive