IT Audit Director
Company: EisnerAmper
Location: Metairie
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who
welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an
impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your
next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is
one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you'll love from top to
bottom - we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy
to reach your goals. EisnerAmper is seeking a Director to provide
oversight to our IT risk advisory service area such as conducting
risk assessments, evaluating technology systems and effectiveness
of IT controls, and oversight for developing recommendations for
improving security design. Develops relationships and business
growth through opportunity identification, market & client strategy
development, proposal creation, and internal & external
relationship development. What it Means to Work for
EisnerAmper:
- You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest
growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry
- You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of
our commitment to work/life balance
- You will join a culture that has received multiple top "Places
to Work" awards
- We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas
and experiences come together to create new solutions
- We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us
as a team and strengthens our foundation
- Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a
Firm, find inspiration to do our best work
- Numerous Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts What Work You
Will be Responsible For:
- With practice area leadership develops the strategy and sets
priorities for multiple client or functional areas by leveraging
and engaging other members of the team; taking the lead role in
driving client or functional area development based on risk
assessment activities, client interactions, and industry knowledge;
and directing the on-going risk assessment and audit planning
process.
- Develops and provides oversight of strong working relationships
and fosters effective communications with client, audited units,
including IT and business areas, and internal audit management
teams.
- Leads business development activities including development of
pursuit plans/pipeline activities, provides recommendations to
Marketing department for growth opportunities in key focus areas,
client relationship development, program-specific positioning
activities, team/resource arrangements, proposal preparation,
presentations, and contract negotiations consistent with
established business development processes.
- Collaborates across practice areas to understand offerings,
build relationships, and identify & pursue revenue generating
opportunities.
- With practice area leadership, negotiates, prepares, and
processes documents such as agreements, contracts, and requests for
proposals/qualifications to support engagements.
- Plans, schedules, and directs assigned projects and staff in
accordance with the audit plan, project budgets, and milestones;
reviews and approves project level risk assessments; develops audit
and project plans; approves work papers or other documentation;
approves/prepares reports; and adheres to professional
standards.
- Proposes new audit techniques and procedures to improve
effectiveness/efficiency of audits and practice area.
- Ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures,
laws and regulations, and keeps current on compliance-related
areas.
- Prepares deliverables/reports for review by the Partner that
include any noted issues, trends and other micro/macro level risks
identified through the execution of internal audits and other
audit-related activities.
- Ensures that engagement procedures comply with professional
requirements and identifies engagement efficiencies.
- Interprets, executes, and participates as a strategic member to
execute Firm objectives and initiatives.
- With practice area leadership, ensures the scope of work is
completed to the satisfaction of the client and key stakeholders,
while simultaneously ensuring that quality, financial, risk
management, business and policy expectations are met.
- Ongoing mentoring of practice colleagues, performing
assessments and completion of performance appraisals, promotion
recommendations, and recommending professional development and/or
training to expand client service skills and development of
marketing/sales skills. Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Computer Science,
Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Internal Audit or a
related field is required. Master's degree is a plus.
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISSP (Certified
Information Systems Security Professional) or CIA (Certified
Internal Auditor) certifications are preferred. Other related
professional certifications related to fields of Information
Technology, Information Security and regulatory compliance will be
considered.
- 10+ years of direct experience in IT Audit, preferably in
public accounting.
- Prior internal audit experience in a consulting environment
preferred.
- 5+ years director level management experience.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- In-depth understanding of core information technology processes
and controls, current trends in corporate information technology
and emerging themes in the marketplace.
- Advanced knowledge of commonly used internal control and IT
control frameworks.
- Advanced knowledge of audit methodologies and developing key
internal audit deliverables, including process flows, work
programs, audit reports, and control summaries.
- Ability to handle complex projects in a multi-tasking
environment, meeting deadlines and interacting with individuals at
all levels within the organization.
- Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, innovative, and
continuously changing environment.
- Excellent communication skills in business and technical
environments. May be required to work extended hours during the
workweek and/or on weekends to meet client need.
- May be required to travel to and work from different company
and client locations. We strongly believe in the value of diversity
and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our
colleagues can succeed. As such, EisnerAmper is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious
creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic
information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related
medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age, marital status, military or protected veteran
status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under
federal, state, or local law. About our Risk & Compliance (RSC)
Team: Specializing in services such as risk advisory, technology
risk and digital transformation, RCS employees aren't just
passionate about technology, but we see it as our driving force for
innovation and forward thinking. We're committed to serving as
advocates to our clients, enabling them to navigate, transform,
secure, and maintain processes, controls, and digital solutions
they need to reach their unique goals. Whether it's complying with
a new regulatory requirement or automating controls within a
process, providing peace of mind for those "what's next" moments is
our mantra and unique promise to clients. Risk & Compliance
Services employees are encouraged to think like an owner when
supporting clients. Through this entrepreneurial and business-first
mindset, we're pushed to take a step outside of our comfort zones
and deliver solutions that both create a lasting business impact
for our clients and allow us to grow as professionals. Our core
values of trust, integrity and accountability allow us to act as
strategic innovators. Because when we build trust with each other,
we can bring new ideas to the table and execute them without fear
of failure. About EisnerAmper: EisnerAmper is one of the largest
accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with nearly 4,000
employees and more than 350 partners across the world. We combine
responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet
the pressing issues they face today and position them for success
tomorrow. Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated
financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms, and
middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals,
family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial
ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the
attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who
serve these clients. Should you need any accommodations to complete
this application please email:talentacquisition@eisneramper.com.
Preferred Location: Iselin
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