Technology Risk Assurance Manager - IT Audit Lead

BDO USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking an experienced Assurance Manager, Technology Risk Assurance to lead a team of IS Assurance professionals in reviewing, documenting, evaluating and testing IT processes and controls across environments. This role manages engagements, coordinates client communications, and ensures SOX compliance.

Responsibilities include testing IT general and application controls, preparing audit reports, advancing CAAT techniques, supervising staff, and mentoring junior team members while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems is required.
• Master’s in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree is preferred.
• Six+ years of information systems auditing experience.
• Four+ years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Documents and tests IT general and application controls for a wide range of software packages and technology platforms.
• Prepares audit reports and recommendations associated with IS audit work performed and reviews them with the client and audit team.
• Identifies opportunities to utilize computer‑assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and manages the implementation of those techniques, as appropriate.
• Participates in the review of internal controls based on Sarbanes‑Oxley Act requirements.
• Communicates to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency.
• Identifies and prioritizes key risks, and assesses their impact and likelihood of occurrence.
• Recognizes technical concerns or issues and communicates those concerns with IS Assurance management.
• Recognizes and validates relevant technical issues and brings them to the attention of client management.
• Manages and reviews the IS audit work on assigned engagements.
• Reviews the work product of IS Assurance Staff.
• Ensures technology is appropriately integrated into the audit process.
• Acts as primary client contact for all questions and issues.
• Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management.
• Conducts client interviews to obtain relevant information.
• Oversees controls, tests performed and results.
• Other duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems

Master’s in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree

Job description

BDO USA is seeking an experienced Assurance Manager, Technology Risk Assurance to lead a team of IS Assurance professionals in reviewing, documenting, evaluating and testing IT processes and controls across environments. This role manages engagements, coordinates client communications, and ensures SOX compliance.

Responsibilities include testing IT general and application controls, preparing audit reports, advancing CAAT techniques, supervising staff, and mentoring junior team members while