IT Audit Assurance Manager

Job Description As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation's top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients' unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Manager to join the IT Audit team in our National Assurance practice. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings. YOUR TEAM. This position will support our IT Audit Group. CohnReznick's specialized SOC practitioners focus on conducting SOC1 and SOC2 audits for third-party service providers, while also conducting internal control assessments and attestations. WHY COHNREZNICK? At CohnReznick, we're united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it's working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your "why" at the firm. We believe it's important to balance work with everyday life - and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer. YOUR ROLE. Responsibilities include but not limited to: The Manager, IT Assurance must demonstrate a proficient understanding of IT General Controls and automated controls and understand business process controls. The candidate must be comfortable leading the IT component of the audit of internal controls over financial reporting for Public company audits in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 (S0X). The candidate will also have significant experience delivering Systems and Organization Control (SOC) reporting examinations. The successful candidate will: Lead the planning, scoping, execution and reporting of a portfolio of IT audits supporting the firm's public and private company external financial statement audits and SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements. Lead SOC readiness assessments to identify control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement in the current operating environment and provide recommendations for corrective action; the candidate will draft the related observations (business issues) for issuance to respective client leadership and conducts follow-up activities regarding remediation Proactively communicate status to the IT Assurance lead Partner and work in an integrated manner with leadership of the firm and Audit Partners on the Public Company audits. Demonstrate ability to identify and address client needs: build solid relationships with clients; developing an awareness of Firm services; communicate with the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner; delivering clear requests for information. Possess supervisory skills to supervise, guide and coach activities of other department staff with varying skillsets. Possess effective planning, coordination, time management, and organization skills Demonstrate lexi