Sikich · 4 days ago
Third-Party Risk Assurance Manager
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$148K/yr - $148K/yr
5+ years expSikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. The Third-Party Risk Assurance Manager is responsible for leading a team in reviewing, documenting, evaluating, and testing information technology processes and controls, while also managing client relationships and ensuring effective risk management practices.
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Responsibilities
Documents and tests IT general and application controls for a wide range of software packages and technology platforms
Prepares audit reports and recommendations associated with SOC 1 and SOC 2 audit work performed and reviews them with the client and audit team
Communicates to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency
Identifies and prioritizes key risks, and assesses their impact and likeliness of occurrence
Recognizes technical concerns or issues and communicates those concerns with TPRA management
Recognizes and validates relevant technical issues and brings them to the attention of client management
Manages and reviews the audit work on assigned engagements
Acts as primary client contact for all questions and issues
Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management
Conducts client interviews to obtain relevant information
Oversees controls, tests performed and results
Other duties as required
Supervises the day-to-day workload of TPRA professionals and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
Ensures TPRA Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant software and resources
Evaluates the performance of IS Assurance 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 TPRA Senior Associates and Associates
Acts as mentor to TPRA Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems
More than five (5) years of experience of information systems auditing experience
More than five (5) years of experience performing SOC 1, SOC 2, and ISO 27001/ISO27701 engagements
More than four (4) years of supervisory experience
CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP and/or CFE certification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and basic research skills
Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Capable of effective managing a team of professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
Build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Advanced knowledge of internal controls
Ability to travel up to 10-15%
Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture
Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units
Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible
Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives
Preferred
Master's in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree
Prior experience working within a public accounting environment
Prior experience performing IT general controls and application control reviews
Benefits
Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
Paid holidays during the year
Comprehensive wellness program
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually
Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program
Company
Sikich
Sikich is a Chicago-based investment banking firm offering expert M&A and capital markets advisory services tailored to the middle market.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
Bain Capital
2024-05-09Private Equity· $250M
Leadership Team
Bobby Roy
Board Member
Cameron Petroff
Chief Marketing Officer
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