H-1B Visa Audit Specialist Jobs
Audit Specialist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers in public accounting, financial services, and corporate compliance regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this role, and the annual 85,000-cap lottery applies unless your employer is a university or nonprofit research institution.
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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?
Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the area of informational technology risk advisory?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant (SOC Focus)! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices.
As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
You will enjoy this role if:
- You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as an IT risk professional in the areas of compliance, cybersecurity, and internal controls
- You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded
- You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together
- You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow
What you will do:
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Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks within their business systems to ensure technology risks are managed:
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Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries by having direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement
- Think independently and strategically about your clients’ business, systems and risks providing recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes and business objectives
- Provide strategic business assurance to clients by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks
- Assess, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity
- Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients
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Assist in the development of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in the areas of:
- IT strategy and governance
- IT operations, business continuity and disaster recovery
- Cybersecurity
- Third party risk
- ITGC and application controls
- SOC reporting
- Regulatory and compliance requirements
- Assist in drafting comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for delivery to the client, documenting and reviewing engagement work papers in accordance with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies
- Act as a valued business advisor, build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service
- Facilitate professional and effective presentations to internal and external audiences
- Continue to develop your knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications and tools/utilities
- Demonstrate the desire to continually grow, learn and develop skills and knowledge through external and internal education, training and cross-training opportunities to maximize personal contribution to the organizational goals and ongoing career development
- Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients
- Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
- Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program
- CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, or CPA certifications preferred
- 3+ year(s) experience with IT audit or cybersecurity
- Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired
- Experience with SOC engagements preferred
- Experience with Cloud audit experience and certifications preferred
- Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills
The pay rate ranges for this position is $86,700 to $131,570. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to audit work. A degree in accounting, finance, or business with an accounting concentration strengthens your case. A general business degree without audit coursework may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Internal audit and compliance roles at these organizations qualify, and you avoid the March registration window entirely.
Search H-1B sponsors by occupation on Migrate Mate
Filter by audit-related SOC codes on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed LCAs for Audit Specialist roles. This shows actual filing behavior, not just posted job descriptions, so you target employers who already know the process.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your work location and SOC code. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level I through Level IV thresholds before negotiating, since the employer's LCA locks in the wage level.
Ask whether your employer will file before the lottery opens
H-1B registration opens in early March, and USCIS selects registrations by late March. If your start date is October 1, your employer must register you in that window. Confirm their internal timeline and whether they use premium processing.
Document your audit experience with client-specific evidence
If USCIS issues an RFE on specialty occupation, engagement letters, audit reports you authored, and CPA supervision records all strengthen the response. Organize these before your employer files, not after the petition is challenged.
H-1B Visa Audit Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Audit Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats audit roles as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. Roles focused on financial statement audits, internal controls, or regulatory compliance consistently meet the standard. If your job description lists a preferred degree rather than a required one, your employer should correct it before filing to avoid an RFE.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Audit Specialist positions?
Public accounting firms, large financial institutions, healthcare systems, and multinational corporations with internal audit departments are the most active sponsors for this role. You can search by occupation code on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for audit roles in your target location, giving you a concrete list of sponsors with verified filing history.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new audit employer without losing my status?
Yes, H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval. Your prior H-1B approval must be valid and you must not have violated your status. The new employer files a new I-129 and LCA covering your audit role at the new organization before or on your start date.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B audit roles?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before USCIS will approve your petition. Audit Specialist wages are benchmarked by experience level, from Level I for entry roles to Level IV for senior positions. Your employer determines the appropriate level when filing the LCA, and you can verify the applicable threshold using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer letter is finalized.
What happens to my H-1B if my audit employer is acquired or merges?
If the acquiring entity assumes your employment relationship, job duties, and compensation without material change, your H-1B typically remains valid under successor-in-interest rules. Your employer should notify USCIS by filing an amended petition if your role, title, or work location changes materially. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel immediately after any acquisition closes, since an unamended petition covering changed conditions creates a compliance risk.