Job Abstract

The IT Risk Advisory Manager will lead multiple client engagements teams and other related activities to ensure adequate technology and system controls are in place. Engagements focus on the assessment and/or evaluation of Information Technology (IT) systems and the migration of IT related business risks. Engagements may be either assurance (attestation) and/or risk advisory in nature and vary considerable in size and complexity. The Firm’s Risk Advisory Services focus on readiness services for addressing requirements such as Sarbanes-Oxley, SOC reports; business process improvement; IT regulations and standards (e.g. ISO), and IT internal audits. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate business and technology risks, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement.
• Assist in the selection and tailoring of approaches, and methods to support service offering or industry projects.
• Actively participate in decision making with engagement management and seek to understand the broader impact of current decisions.
• Generate innovative ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Facilitate use of technology-based tools or methodologies to review, design and/or implement products and services.
• Play substantive/lead role in engagement planning, fieldwork, reporting and economics.
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of market trends and competitor activities.
• Build and nurture positive working relationships with clients with the intention to exceed client expectations.
• Understand client's business environment and basic risk management approaches.
• Participate in proposal development efforts.
• Membership and visibility in professional & civic organizations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MIS, Computer Science or related field required.
• 4-6 years experience in IT Audit, IT Security, Information Risk Management, IT Governance, or other IT Compliance
• Prior responsibilities should include performing in-depth technical IT risk assessments and vulnerability analyses, recommending, designing, and advising on applicable IT controls, as well as regulatory and compliance reviews.
• Expertise in IT internal controls and their applicability regarding financial reporting and information systems support processes.
• An understanding of relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g., SOC, SOX, COSO, FFIEC, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GLBA) and best practices and methodologies to address these requirements. Ability to apply these requirements to organizational internal control frameworks.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Great attitude and strong work ethic
• Capable of travel is required. This individual must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle for transportation between offices and client travel.

PKFODA is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory, LLC (“PKFODA”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFODA partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFODA on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFODA through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFODA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFODA.

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