IT Internal Controls & Risk Senior Consultant at Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in Chicago, Illinois

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Overview



Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world's leading financial centers - New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.


Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.


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Job Description:






Title: IT Internal Controls & Risk Senior Consultant



Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?


Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the area of informational technology risk advisory?


If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an IT Internal Controls &
Risk Senior Consultant! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices.


As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.



Does this describe you?

• You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as an IT risk and controls professional in the areas of IT governance, compliance, and internal controls.


• You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded


• You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together


• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow
  

What you will do:

• Participate complex client engagements, including IT SOX readiness, co-sourcing/outsourcing IT SOX assessments, program optimization and internal controls workstreams,
  
  
  • Understanding of key IT general control domains, including change management, security, computer operations and system development.
  
  
  • Identify and evaluate IT dependencies such as segregation of duties, automated/configurable controls, key reports and system interfaces.
  
  
  • Participate in IT SOX-readiness activities related to design and implementation of relevant IT controls.
  
  
  • Lead IT control walkthroughs to thoroughly understand the design of IT controls and develop tailored testing procedures to test the design and operating effectiveness of identified key controls.
  
  
  • Participate in business process walkthroughs to identify and evaluate relevant IT dependencies associated with a client's transactional processes.
  
  
  • Contribute to the coordination of SOX program testing with key client stakeholders and external audit teams.
  
  
  • Understand a client's use of third parties and thoroughly evaluate any third-party assurance reports (e.g. SOC, ISAE, etc) obtained by the client.
  
  
  • Evaluate control deficiencies, perform root cause analysis and co-develop management remediation actions.
  
  
  • Understand how IT controls and IT dependencies factor into a client's overall SOX program and ensure the audit testing program and control deficiency evaluation process reflect appropriate consideration of risk.
  
  
  
  


• 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 to ensure technology risks are managed:
  
  
  • 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.
  
  
  • Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients
  
  
  • Assist in the development of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in the areas of:
    
    
    • IT SOX compliance
    
    
    • ITGC automated/configurable controls and other IT dependencies
    
    
    • IT entity level controls
    
    
    • IT strategy and governance
    
    
    • IT operations, business continuity and disaster recovery
    
    
    • Cybersecurity
    
    
    • Third party risk
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Assist in drafting 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
  
  
  
  


• Demonstrate the desire to continually grow, learn and develop skills and knowledge through external and internal education, training and cross-training opportunities to maximize personal contribution to the organizational goals and ongoing career development


• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients


• 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

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program


• CISA, CIA, or CPA certifications preferred


• 2+ year(s) experience with IT audit, previous experienced performing IT SOX audits required


• Experience as a client service professional for a large national consulting firm desired


• Experience with major ERP systems and technology such as Oracle, SAP, Netsuite, MS Dynamics, Workday, Linux, UNIX, SQL, Oracle Database, AWS, Azure, data visualization, security tools, ticketing software, etc.


• Familiarity applying PCAOB auditing standards and other control frameworks such as ITIL, COSO, and CoBIT.


• Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail


• Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills

The compensation range for this role is $81,830 to $177,310. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.


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