Grant Thornton (US) · 1 week ago
IT Risk Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $194K/yr
6+ years expGrant Thornton is a professional services firm that provides audit and advisory services. As an IT Risk Manager, you will manage risk for clients, execute risk management and internal audit engagements, and collaborate with teams to enhance IT risk management practices.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project economics and financials, quality review and client management
Manage business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership material
Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals
Working with organizations to identify and manage IT risks within their strategy execution model
Assist clients in applying key frameworks such as COBIT, NIST & ISO
Developing IT components with enterprise risk management programs
Leading IT risk assessments ranging from internal audits, system implementations and specialized IT areas (security, basis, access provisioning, etc.)
Leading and executing IT audits and IT SOX engagements
Apply current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues
Manage the evaluation and testing of IT processes, system controls and identification of areas of risk
Manage internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization) and meet or exceed sales targets for new and follow-on work
Work closely with Grant Thornton managers and partners to promptly identify and resolve client concerns
Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects, assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
Interview campus and/or experienced candidates
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field is required
Minimum 6 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
Experience performing technology risk assessments and audits, operational internal audits, and process control reviews and strong familiarity with IIA's Standards
Expertise in one or more of the following: access control software, security architecture and administration, Internet use/firewalls, network security awareness and enforcement, security policies and standards, database security auditing, operating systems (Windows, UNIX, AS400)
Strong experience in staff and audit management in an integrated client service team
Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational and project management skills
Ability to execute multiple engagements and completing priorities in a rapidly growing team environment
Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills
Can travel as needed
Preferred
Certification required, CIA,CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA license/certification preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance programs
Employee assistance program
Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave
Paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period
401(k) savings plan
Employee retirement plan
Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance
Company
Grant Thornton (US)
In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.
5001-10000 employees
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