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IT Audit Senior Manager
role at
Sikich
(US – Alexandria, VA).
What to expect What to expect when you join the Sikich family
Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through various perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.
Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!
Are you ready to grow with us?
Position Summary Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and information technology skills. This role is contingent upon award of contract. This position requires an
active
interim Secret or
Secret clearance or the ability of obtain this level of clearance.
What will you do in this role?
Provide the first line of supervision to a team of audit professionals
Review work products prepared by team, including workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, to ensure quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
Leverage understanding of Government Auditing Standards to design audit plans and procedures and oversee the successful execution of those plans and procedures.
Self-starter, takes the initiative to deliver quality work products to the client with little direction from supervisor
Supervise and review work performed by other staff
Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff
Provide subject matter technical expertise to delivery team in financial management areas of financial reporting, internal control, and/or financial business systems
Review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and present final results to management
Assist Principals and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals, business development, and practice administration
Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures,
Advise and consult with Principals on all significant developments
Act as primary liaison to the client and make Principals aware of all major developments
Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn
What you need to succeed in this role
Bachelor’s degree required. Information Systems degree is preferred.
Minimum 8 years of auditing, and/or related technical experience
Minimum interim or active Secret clearance.
Management/ Leadership Experience
Strong customer service skills
Project management experience
CISA preferred
Experience performing SOC 1 or SOC 2 audits (strongly preferred)
Familiarity with FISCAM and/or FISMA frameworks also acceptable
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Knowledge in the following areas is preferred
National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53, Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations
Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards.
Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) Government Auditing Standards (GAS)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA’s) AU-Cs
GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual (FAM)
GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM)
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended)
Other requirements for federal reporting and accounting, such as U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins and circulars, the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc.
Specific skills/experience
Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
Solutions Focus – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
Collaborative – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
Trustworthy - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
Impact & Influence Thinker – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.
About Sikich Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients’ businesses.
Sikich Total Rewards Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.
Some examples of our many benefits:
Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is
$155,000 . This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
We also offer
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.
Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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IT Audit Senior Manager
role at
Sikich
(US – Alexandria, VA).
What to expect What to expect when you join the Sikich family
Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through various perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.
The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.
Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!
Are you ready to grow with us?
Position Summary Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and information technology skills. This role is contingent upon award of contract. This position requires an
active
interim Secret or
Secret clearance or the ability of obtain this level of clearance.
What will you do in this role?
Provide the first line of supervision to a team of audit professionals
Review work products prepared by team, including workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, to ensure quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
Leverage understanding of Government Auditing Standards to design audit plans and procedures and oversee the successful execution of those plans and procedures.
Self-starter, takes the initiative to deliver quality work products to the client with little direction from supervisor
Supervise and review work performed by other staff
Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff
Provide subject matter technical expertise to delivery team in financial management areas of financial reporting, internal control, and/or financial business systems
Review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and present final results to management
Assist Principals and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals, business development, and practice administration
Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures,
Advise and consult with Principals on all significant developments
Act as primary liaison to the client and make Principals aware of all major developments
Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn
What you need to succeed in this role
Bachelor’s degree required. Information Systems degree is preferred.
Minimum 8 years of auditing, and/or related technical experience
Minimum interim or active Secret clearance.
Management/ Leadership Experience
Strong customer service skills
Project management experience
CISA preferred
Experience performing SOC 1 or SOC 2 audits (strongly preferred)
Familiarity with FISCAM and/or FISMA frameworks also acceptable
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Knowledge in the following areas is preferred
National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53, Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations
Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards.
Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) Government Auditing Standards (GAS)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA’s) AU-Cs
GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual (FAM)
GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM)
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended)
Other requirements for federal reporting and accounting, such as U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins and circulars, the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc.
Specific skills/experience
Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
Solutions Focus – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
Collaborative – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
Trustworthy - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
Impact & Influence Thinker – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.
About Sikich Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients’ businesses.
Sikich Total Rewards Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.
Some examples of our many benefits:
Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is
$155,000 . This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
We also offer
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.
Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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