IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Manager

$169,820 - $367,920/Yr

Unclassified - Springfield, IL

Full-time - Senior

Springfield, IL

10,001+ employees

About the position

Baker Tilly is seeking an IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Manager to join its rapidly growing Risk Advisory practice. This position offers the opportunity to 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 systems. The role is designed for individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional client service in the area of informational technology risk advisory. As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for developing in-depth knowledge of clients' businesses and industries through direct interaction, while working on multiple aspects of engagements. You will think independently and strategically about clients' business systems and risks, providing recommendations for business and process improvements based on your insights into their operations and objectives. In this role, you will provide strategic business advice to clients by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks. You will assess, manage, and optimize information technology risk across various areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, regulatory compliance, and business continuity. Your responsibilities will also include reviewing clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps, and communicating issues and recommendations effectively. You will oversee the development of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments, ensuring that all work is documented in accordance with industry-accepted methodologies. As a valued business advisor, you will build relationships with clients and lead professional presentations to both internal and external audiences. You will continue to develop your knowledge and experience with various technology environments and manage client engagement staffing, billings, and collections to meet profitability targets. This position also emphasizes professional development, encouraging participation in firm-wide learning programs and supporting the growth of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy. The firm promotes a collaborative work environment that values friendships, social activities, and work-life balance.

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 systems.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of clients' businesses and industries through direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement.
• 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.
• Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients.
• Oversee the development of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in various areas such as IT strategy and governance, IT operations, business continuity, cybersecurity, third-party risk, ITGC and application controls, SOC reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Produce 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.
• Lead professional and effective presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Manage client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
• Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with the goal of acquiring new clients, projects, and revenue.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program.
• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, or CPA certification(s) required.
• 8+ years of experience with IT audit or cybersecurity.
• Experience as a client-serving professional for a consulting firm is desired.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.