Public Sector IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Manager

$169,820 - $367,920/Yr

Baker Tilly - Tysons, VA

Full-time - Senior

Tysons, VA

10,001+ employees

About the position

Baker Tilly is seeking a Public Sector IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Manager to join our Risk Advisory practice. This role is pivotal in helping clients assess their risks and develop strategies to navigate the complexities of the business environment. As a Senior Manager, you will work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their operations and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks within their business systems. Your expertise will ensure that technology risks are effectively managed, allowing clients to achieve their goals and objectives. In this position, you will develop in-depth knowledge of clients' operations through direct interaction while working on various aspects of engagements. You will be expected to think independently and strategically about clients' business processes, systems, and risks, providing recommendations for process improvements based on your insights. Your role will also involve providing strategic assurance 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 a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, regulatory compliance, and business continuity. This includes 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 IT internal audits and control assessments, ensuring that all work is documented in accordance with industry-accepted methodologies. As a valued advisor, you will build strong relationships with clients, lead presentations, and manage client engagement staffing and profitability targets. You will also invest in your professional development and support the growth of team members through mentorship and participation in firm-wide learning programs. Baker Tilly offers a collaborative environment where your hard work and creativity will be recognized and rewarded, fostering both personal and professional growth.

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' operations through direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement.
• Think independently and strategically about clients' business processes, systems, and risks, providing recommendations for process improvements based on knowledge gained relative to the client's operations, processes, and organizational objectives.
• Provide strategic assurance 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 IT internal audits and IT control assessments in areas such as IT strategy and governance, IT operations, business continuity and disaster recovery, cybersecurity, third-party risk, ITGC and application controls, 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 advisor, build relationships, and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service.
• Lead professional and effective presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Continue to develop knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications, and tools/utilities.
• 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 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.

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 desired.
• Knowledge of public sector operations broadly, with specific knowledge or experience in a public sector setting such as state or local government, public utility, transit, and/or K-12 schools.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.