IT Manager, Risk Advisory Services
Company: BDO USA
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 1, 2025
Job Description:
The Manager, Data Risk & Security (DRS) will be responsible for
supervising a team of RAS professionals in the review,
documentation, evaluation and testing of general controls in a wide
range of technology environments to analyze system security and
access controls, backup recovery procedures and IS organization and
administration practices. Additionally, the role will be charged
with managing all aspects of an IT internal audit, IT SOX or
consulting engagement to include planning, field work, engagement
wrap up and report composition, along with providing
recommendations regarding client risks. The Manager, Data Risk &
Security will also be responsible for providing suggestions to
improve the IT internal controls and procedures of assigned
clients.Job Duties:
- Documents and tests application and automated controls on a
wide range of software application packages
- Prepares audit reports and recommendations associated with
audit work performed
- Identifies opportunities to utilize automation and AI and
manages the implementation of those techniques, as appropriate
- Participates in the review of IT internal controls based on
Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
- Communicates to the client areas to strengthen controls,
mitigate risks and/or increase efficiency
- Identifies key technology and data risks and assesses their
impact and likeliness of occurrence
- Establishes engagement budget, makes pricing scope changes and
prepares billings
- Utilizes research tools, databases and trade publications to
develop understanding of client's industry
- Manages SAP controls
- Prepares formal and informal presentations for client
meetings
- Participates in marketing and business development activities
within practice
- Completes research and draft proposals and reports
- Recognizes technical concerns or issues and communicates those
concerns with internal and client management
- Plans and executes the audit work on assigned engagements
- Recognizes and validates relevant technical issues and brings
them to the attention of client management
- Reviews the work product of staff
- Ensures technology is appropriately integrated into the audit
process
- Acts as primary client contact for all questions and
issues
- Communicates suggested improvements to processes, controls and
risk management capabilities to client management and audit
committees
- Analyzes the client's processes, risk and controls
- Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and
management
- Documents controls, tests performed and results
- Other duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervises the day-to-day workload of DRS Senior Associates and
Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
- Ensures DRS Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all
relevant software
- Evaluates the performance of DRS Senior Associates and
Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives
to enhance professional development
- Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes
performance evaluations for DRS Senior Associates and
Associates
- Acts as mentor to DRS Senior Associates and Associates, as
appropriate
- May act as a Career Advisor to Associates or Senior
AssociatesQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:Education:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information
Systems, or Business Intelligence, required
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree, preferredExperience:
- Six (6) or more years of experience within a public accounting
firm or Fortune 1000 company performing IT Sarbanes-Oxley, IT
internal audit, consulting or risk services as a Technology Subject
Matter Expert, required
- Two (2) or more years of supervisory experience, required
- Prior experience performing systems audits and audits of
application controls, required
- Prior experience with IT internal controls including
flowcharts, documentation and testing of controls, required
- Prior experience conducting IT audit planning, developing audit
programs, performing testing and preparing work papers,
required
- Prior experience performing audits within a public accounting
environment, preferredLicense/Certifications:
- Certificate of Internal Auditor ("CIA"), Certified Information
System Auditor ("CISA"), Certified Information Systems Security
Professional (CISSP), or equivalent certifications,
requiredSoftware:
- Experience in the use of various assurance applications and
research tools as is appropriate for this level, required
- Exposure to industry software such as PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle
or other ERP application software packages, highly preferred
- Experience with R and/or Python programming language, and other
AI or automation tools, preferredLanguage:
- N/AOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Solid understanding planning and coordinating the stages to
perform an audit
- Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional
standards and regulations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, specifically
business / report writing
- Ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate
with professionals at all levels both within the client
organization and the firm
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently
and within a group environment
- Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break
down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
- Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment
with a focus on details and accuracy
- Solid grasp of general IT control concepts
- Excellent people development and delegation skills, including
training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgeting
- Executive presence to act as primary contact for clients while
preparing and presenting to clients and potential clients
- Capable of resolving complex business issues
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and
client personnel
- Travel as needed
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