Financial Institutions Internal Audit – Controls Manager

Baker Tilly US

. Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,300 - $257,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk advisory, internal audit, and SOX compliance within the financial services industry, with a strong focus on client engagement, process improvement, and effective communication of audit findings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CPA OR CIA DESIGNATIONRISK ADVISORY EXPERIENCEINTERNAL AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LEADERSHIPCLIENT ENGAGEMENT MANAGEMENTANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS

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Hard Skills

SOX COMPLIANCEINTERNAL CONTROLSPROCESS DOCUMENTATIONCONTROL TESTINGRISK ASSESSMENTENGAGEMENT EXECUTIONCONTROL DESIGN EVALUATIONREMEDIATIONEXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRAFTINGENGAGEMENT WORKPAPER REVIEW

Soft Skills

VERBAL COMMUNICATIONWRITTEN COMMUNICATIONCOLLABORATIONPROJECT MANAGEMENTTIME MANAGEMENT

Tools & Technologies

TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENTSAPPLICATIONSPLATFORMS

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIA

Industry Keywords

FINANCIAL SERVICESOPERATIONAL AUDITENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENTFDICIACLIENT RELATIONSHIPS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks
Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries through direct client interaction and work on multiple aspects of engagements
Provide strategic recommendations for business and process improvements based on clients’ operations, processes and objectives
Assist in implementing new processes and controls addressing key risks
Assess, manage and optimize business risk across operational audit, enterprise risk management and SOX compliance
Review processes and controls against industry frameworks, identify design and execution gaps, and communicate issues and recommendations
Draft executive summaries and final client reports and document and review engagement workpapers according to internal audit methodologies
Build client relationships and provide superior client service
Facilitate presentations for internal and external audiences
Develop knowledge of technology environments, platforms, applications and tools
Assist with client engagement staffing, billings/collections and profitability targets
Network and build relationships internally, externally with clients and in the community
Participate in firm-wide learning and development programs
Support team members’ growth through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 year degree
Five (5) years of experience
CPA or CIA designation(s) required
5+ years of experience in risk advisory, internal/external audit, SOX/FDICIA, and/or internal controls, including direct experience within the financial services industry
Experience leading internal audit and/or SOX/FDICIA engagements, including risk assessment, scoping, process and control documentation, walkthroughs, control testing, evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness, identification of control deficiencies, remediation, and reporting
Experience managing client engagements and teams, including project planning, staffing, engagement execution, client communications, and delivery of high-quality work products
Experience communicating audit and control observations, findings, recommendations, and remediation matters to client management and other key stakeholders
Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail
Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, project management and time management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility in how and where you get your work done
Resources and support to sharpen technical skills and build your career
Firm-wide learning and development programs
Friendships, social activities and team outings encouraging work-life balance
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees