IT Audit Assurance - Manager

Title: IT Audit Assurance - Manager

Location: New York United States

Job Description:

Opportunity ID 9792

Department Assurance

Function National Assurance

Job Description

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients' unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Manager to join the IT Audit team in our National Assurance practice.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support our IT Audit Group. CohnReznick's specialized SOC practitioners focus on conducting SOC1 and SOC2 audits for third-party service providers, while also conducting internal control assessments and attestations.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm.

We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

The Manager, IT Assurance must demonstrate a proficient understanding of IT General Controls and automated controls and understand business process controls. The candidate must be comfortable leading the IT component of the audit of internal controls over financial reporting for Public company audits in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 (S0X). The candidate will also have significant experience delivering Systems and Organization Control (SOC) reporting examinations. The successful candidate will:

• Lead the planning, scoping, execution and reporting of a portfolio of IT audits supporting the firm's public and private company external financial statement audits and SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements.
• Lead SOC readiness assessments to identify control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement in the current operating environment and provide recommendations for corrective action; the candidate will draft the related observations (business issues) for issuance to respective client leadership and conducts follow-up activities regarding remediation
• Proactively communicate status to the IT Assurance lead Partner and work in an integrated manner with leadership of the firm and Audit Partners on the Public Company audits.
• Demonstrate ability to identify and address client needs: build solid relationships with clients; developing an awareness of Firm services; communicate with the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner; delivering clear requests for information.
• Possess supervisory skills to supervise, guide and coach activities of other department staff with varying skillsets.
• Possess effective planning, coordination, time management, and organization skills
• Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing assignments on time and within budget
• Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organization skills, and ability to be agile and adaptable
• Perform thorough review of work papers to ensure that procedures have been completed, conclusions have been supported, and firm's quality control procedures have been adhered to;
• Contribute technical expertise to the engagements and for the learning and development growth of the team;
• Demonstrated knowledge in ITGCs, IT application controls, the cloud - AWS, Azure, Cybersecurity, regulatory frameworks as well as IT infrastructure including databases, networks and operating systems.
• Nice to haves - proficiency in data analytics using CAAT tools, and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE security.

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting and Computer Science/Information Systems; Master's degree a plus
• CISA required; CPA nice to have
• 6+ years relevant work experience
• Prior experience managing several engagements simultaneously with competing deadlines
• Outstanding interpersonal skills including written and verbal skills
• Excellent computer skills including the suite of Microsoft products
• Must be able to travel and work overtime when necessary

In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles

In New York City, the salary range for an Assurance Manager is $105,000.00 to $175,000.00. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few.

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

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CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.