Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Senior Manager

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm that serves clients across major U.S. regions and global financial centers.

• Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and identify and manage financial and operational risks within their processes and systems.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ operations through direct client interaction while working on multiple engagement aspects.
• Think independently and strategically about client business processes, systems, and risks; provide recommendations for process improvements based on operational insight.
• Assist in implementing new processes and controls that address key risks, providing strategic assurance to clients.
• Assess, manage, and optimize risks across operational audit, enterprise risk management (ERM), and compliance.
• Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identify gaps in design and execution, and communicate issues and recommendations.
• Lead professional presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Draft comprehensive executive summaries and final reports, documenting engagement work papers in accordance with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies.
• Manage client engagement staffing, billings, collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
• Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally to acquire new clients, projects, and revenue.
• Invest in personal professional development and participate in firm-wide learning programs.
• Support team members’ growth and development through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy.
• Maintain a healthy work‑life balance through friendships, social activities, and team outings.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CIA certification required.
• 8+ years of experience in risk advisory, internal/external audit, business process reengineering, and/or internal controls.
• Desired:
  Experience as a client‑serving professional for a consulting firm.
• Proven business development, networking, and go‑to‑market strategy execution experience.
• Deep expertise in real estate and strong knowledge of at least one additional industry.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem‑solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time‑management skills.

Pay ranges vary by location:

• Irvine, California: $170,000 – $281,860
• Los Angeles, California: $170,000 – $281,860
• San Diego, California: $136,000 – $269,610

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.