BDO USA, LLP

IT Manager, Risk Advisory Services

Posted on: 9 Jan 2021

Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Summary


BDOs Core Purpose is Helping People Thrive Every Day. Our Core Values reflect how we manage our work, our relationships and ourselves. As an employee of the firm, you will live true to our Core Values of people first, being exceptional every day in every way, embracing change, feeling empowered through knowledge and choosing accountability. Our Core Values are the standards by which we conduct ourselves day in and day out, both internally and externally.

The Risk Advisory Services IT Manager is 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 Risk Advisory Services Manager IT is charged with managing all aspects of an internal audit, SOX or consulting engagement to include planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition, along with providing recommendations regarding client risks. The Risk Advisory Services Manager IT will also be responsible for providing suggestions to improve the internal controls and accounting procedures of assigned clients.

Qualifications

Education:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Business Intelligence, or other relevant field required
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred

Experience:
- Six (6) to ten (10) years of experience within a public accounting firm or Fortunate 1000 company performing Sarbanes-Oxley Readiness services, internal audit, consulting or risk services as a Technology Subject Matter Expert
- Prior experience performing audits within a public accounting environment highly desired
- Prior experience performing audits of particular industries (manufacturing, retail, distribution, etc), based upon the RAS practices need
- Prior significant supervisory experience
- Prior experience performing systems audits and audits of application controls.
- Prior experience with internal controls including flowcharts, documentation and testing of controls required
- Prior experience conducting audit planning, developing audit programs, performing testing and preparing work papers required

License/Certifications:
- Certificate of Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), or equivalent certifications required

Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word
- Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level
- Exposure to industry software such as AS400, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, SAP, Lawson, Oracle Financials, Great Plains, Solomon IV and MAS/90-500, UNIX, OS400 or ERP application software packages highly desired

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Solid understanding and experience 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 project management skills
- Sound GAAP and GAAS knowledge and familiarity with SEC and PCAOB reporting rules
- 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
- Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
- Ability to travel 25 to 75% of the time

BDO USA, LLP

Chicago, IL

Exceptional service. Worldwide.

BDO delivers assurance, tax, and financial advisory services to clients throughout the country and around the globe. We offer numerous industry-specific practices, world-class resources, and an unparalleled commitment to meeting our clients’ needs. We currently serve more than 400 publicly traded domestic and international clients.

Unparalleled partner-involvement 
Deep industry knowledge and participation
Geographic coverage across the U.S.
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Focused capabilities across disciplines

BDO brings world-class resources and exceptional service to each and every one of our clients. BDO USA is a member of BDO International, the world’s fifth largest accounting network.