Assurance Experienced Manager, Third Party Attestation

Job Summary:The Assurance Experienced Manager, Third Party Attestation is responsible for leading a team of audit professionals in the planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up phases of third-party attestation reports. This role focuses on various types of reports, including System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity, WebTrust for CAs, HITRUST, SSPA, ISO, MRC, and CSA STAR. The Experienced Assurance Manager ensures compliance with the relevant governing standards and regulations while documenting, validating, testing, and assessing control systems, including internal controls. The team specializes in these specific areas of third-party attestation reports to understand the entire technology risk umbrella rather than maintaining overall knowledge in Information Technology General Control (ITGC) audit or IT audit.Job Duties:Control Environment:Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles, applying these principles to clients and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:Identifying and considering all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies as part of engagement teamApplying a broad understanding of objectives and components of the overall control environment, organization and supervisory controlsOverseeing planning and executing attestation examinations, including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designing test plans, evaluating deficiencies and assessing the overall control environmentIdentifying and prioritizing key risks, and assesses their impact and likeliness of occurrenceOverseeing the documenting and validating of the operating effectiveness of the clients' internal control systemOverseeing the documenting of business and IT processes and controls and tests key controls for service organizations in a variety of industriesReviewing client attestation reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness and all supporting information is documented in the work papers and through appropriate testingIdentifying, analyzing and discussing alternative principles with engagement leadership and client, as neededGAAS:Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards, application of the principles contained in professional standards and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by:Developing and applying an advanced knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism and the use of BDO audit manuals in performing and supervising workApplying auditing theory to various client situationsDocumenting workpapers and attestation reports in line with BDO policy, identifying deviations and notifying the engagement partner in order to obtain appropriate approvalsApplying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded, and notifying the engagement partner of the occurrenceContributing ideas and opinions to the engagement teamEngagement Management:Serves as primary client contact for all questions and issuesDevelops and maintains relationships with client personnel and managementSupervises the work of the engagement team, and reviews workpapers and conclusions, preferably onsite, during fieldworkIdentifies and delegates functions of the engagement to the auditor in charge, as deemed appropriateProvides on the job training to less experienced team membersIdentifies complex issues, and brings them to a resolution with client and leadershipIdentifies and communicates suggestions to improve client internal controls and procedures to management and/or audit committeeDrafts attestation reports, and effectively communicates contents to clientRecognizes and applies new pronouncements to client situationsEnsures technology is appropriately integrated into the examination processMethodology:Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by:Ensuring completion of all appropriate documentation in BDO workpapersConducting a detailed review to assure audit is completed in accordance with assurance manual standardsPreparing and/or reviewing required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completenessRecommending appropriate outcomes to critical issuesInitiating and preparing client acceptance/retention procedures, where appropriatePlanning the audit process, and overseeing the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency and completeness despite pressures of deadlinesExecuting proper BDO methodology, including but not limited to proper archiving proceduresEnsuring all work is performed in accordance with BDO methodology and requirementsResearch:Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by:Researching complex topics and forming an opinion on the treatment independentlyApplying a comprehensive knowledge of all appropriate research tools, and drawing conclusions based upon appropriate researchPreparing memos supporting research and conclusions, and consulting with others, if appropriatePresenting issues to technical reviewers effectively and accuratelyOther duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:Oversees supervision of Associates and Senior Associates on all projectsSchedules and manages the workload of Associates and Senior AssociatesReviews work prepared by Associates and Senior Associates, and provides review commentsProvides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Senior AssociatesProvides on the job learning to Associates and Senior AssociatesActs as a Career Advisor to Associates and Senior AssociatesQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Managerial Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Finance or Economics, required* Master's degree in Accounting and minor or dual major in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferredExperience:Six (6) or more years of prior experience in internal or external audit, requiredSupervisory experience, requiredExperience performing SOC, SOX or ISO 27001 engagements, preferredLicense/Certifications:One or more of the following certifications are required:Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certificationHITRUST Certified Common Security Framework Professional (CCSFP)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)Certified Ethical Hacker (C | EH)Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)Software:* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred* Prior experience with various assurance applications (e.g., UNIX, OS400, LINUX); and databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL) and assurance research tools, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Excellent understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a public and/or private companyStrong knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (e.g., GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.)Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with the ability to break down complex issues and implement appropriate resolutionsAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environmentAbility to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracyStrong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyAble to effectively manage a team of professionals and delegate work assignmentsAbility to encourage a team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnelBuild and maintain strong relationships with client personnelExecutive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagementsStrong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firmAbility to travel as necessaryIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.California Range: $130,000 - $170,000Colorado Range: $115,000 - $150,000Massachusetts Range: $110,000 - $140,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $125,000 - $155,000Washington Range: $130,000 - $150,000