BAS IT Audit - Senior Manager

Job Description:
IT AUDIT, SOX & SYSTEMS - SENIOR MANAGER/CONSULTANT

POSITION SUMMARY

As companies become increasingly dependent on information technology (IT) to conduct daily business activities, they need to control and secure their overall technology infrastructure. Grant Thornton's Business Risk Services (BRS) practice, part of Business Advisory Services (BAS), addresses these controls and security issues. BRS offers an opportunity for you to leverage your accounting, auditing, and IT experience to broaden your business and project management skills in a rewarding and challenging environment. BRS focuses on reviewing operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an independent assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process.

The Senior BAS IT Audit Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing information systems audits and business process control review engagements; conducting activities related to SOX and Sarbanes-Oxley attestations; and developing and managing staff. The Senior BAS IT Audit Manager works closely with partners and staff and plays a key role in client management, practice development, and business development. The Senior BAS IT Audit Manager is responsible for an assigned group of clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
-Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete information systems audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings in a wide variety of industries; and manage to budget.
-Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals.
-Develop a project vision and set challenging personal and client service team goals.
-Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
-Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process.
-Work closely with clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, internal control, and compliance.
-Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address technology-related controls risks.
-Work with management consulting teams to implement controls in new systems deployment.
-Evaluate and test business processes and business controls and identify areas of risk.
-Lead engagements with performing general computer and application controls reviews.
-Lead with the preparation of Service Audit Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.
-Apply current knowledge of IT trends and IT systems processes to identify security engagement issues and risk management issues.
-Lead the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.
-Participate in internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.
-Work with the National BAS practice teams in terms of practice direction and leadership.
-Think strategically about practice enhancements and be able to implement and manage change.
-Handle day-to-day practice and client administrative matters (billing, performance reviews, client acceptance, engagement letter preparation, etc.)
-Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.
-Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business improvement and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.
-Work closely with partners, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development.
-Play a key role in the future business generation and continued development of the client base within industry groups and identify future client needs and new business opportunities.
-Use established network of business relationships within industry groups to generate new sales opportunities.
-Maintain strong client relations and cross-

Job Experience:
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
-Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology.
-Nine to 15 years of experience at a senior consultant level in a similar practice or function with a Big 4 firm, servicing cross-industry clients at a national level or experience in industry in Internal EDP Audit or Internal IT Audit.
-Certification/license as CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, or CISM. PMP or CFE preferred.
-ACL or SAS experience is a plus.
-Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews.
-Knowledge and experience related to IT audits and Information Technology operations. Ideal candidates have experience with numerous business cycles and multiple accounting software applications.
-Security experience or training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience a plus.
-Areas of expertise should include at least some of the following: access control software, security architecture and administration, Internet use/firewalls, network security awareness and enforcement, security policies and standards, operating systems (Windows NT/2000, UNIX, AS400, Novell).
-Outstanding experience in staff and audit management in an integrated client service team.
-Ability to manage and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment.
-Demonstrated experience in practice development, business development, and managing other managers.
-Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
-Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
-Outstanding leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
-Computer expertise including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications software and MS Project and an understanding of the impact of technology.
-Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.
-Recruit and retain managers, senior associates, and associates.
-Coach staff and motivate others to accept new ideas, practices, or action and achieve goals and objectives for performance and professional development.
-Attend professional development and training seminars on a regular basis.
-Perform other job-related duties as necessary.

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Minimum Education Required: Bachelor

Years of Experience Required: More than 5 years

Expected Travel Time: About 25%

This company may offer relocation assistance.