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Internal Audit Manager roles sit at the intersection of finance, compliance, and risk, making them strong OPT candidates for students with accounting, finance, or business degrees. Most employers require CPA progress or licensure, and STEM OPT extensions are not available for this role since it falls outside STEM-designated fields.
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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.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
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.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
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 areas of risk and advisory?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Public Sector Internal Audit & Risk Senior Consultant! 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 a comprehensive risk professional in the areas of compliance, enterprise risk management, governance, internal controls, and data analytics
- 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:
- 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 processes and systems
- 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 and disaster recovery
- Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients
- 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
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 4 year degree
- Three (3) years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related program
- CPA or CIA certifications preferred
- 3+ year(s) experience with risk advisory, internal/external audit, business process reengineering, and/or internal controls
- Experience with Yellow Book/GAGAS performance audits
- Knowledge of public sector operations broadly, specific knowledge or experience in a public sector setting - state or local government, public utility, transit, and/or K-12 schools
- Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired
- 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 are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
The national pay rate range is $80,990 to $153,550.
In California: pay rate range is $101,000 to $153,550.
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Overview
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.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
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.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
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 areas of risk and advisory?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Public Sector Internal Audit & Risk Senior Consultant! 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 a comprehensive risk professional in the areas of compliance, enterprise risk management, governance, internal controls, and data analytics
- 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:
- 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 processes and systems
- 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 and disaster recovery
- Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients
- 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
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- 4 year degree
- Three (3) years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related program
- CPA or CIA certifications preferred
- 3+ year(s) experience with risk advisory, internal/external audit, business process reengineering, and/or internal controls
- Experience with Yellow Book/GAGAS performance audits
- Knowledge of public sector operations broadly, specific knowledge or experience in a public sector setting - state or local government, public utility, transit, and/or K-12 schools
- Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired
- 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 are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
The national pay rate range is $80,990 to $153,550.
In California: pay rate range is $101,000 to $153,550.
LI-hybrid
LI-LF
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Internal Audit Manager
Target regulated industries first
Banks, insurance companies, and publicly traded corporations maintain large internal audit functions with established OPT hiring processes. These employers are accustomed to visa paperwork and are far less likely to reject your application over work authorization status.
Highlight CPA progress clearly
Internal Audit Manager roles almost universally expect CPA candidacy or licensure. State your exam progress, sections passed, target completion date, directly in your resume summary. Hiring managers use this as a baseline filter before reviewing anything else.
Lead with your OPT end date upfront
Non-STEM OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization. Proactively telling employers your authorization timeline shows professionalism and lets them plan H-1B visa sponsorship before your OPT expires, rather than discovering it mid-process.
Pursue CIA or CISA certification
The Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Information Systems Auditor credentials signal serious career commitment to hiring managers. Candidates holding or pursuing these designations are viewed as longer-term investments, which strengthens the business case for sponsoring your visa.
Position IT audit experience strategically
Internal Audit Managers with IT audit backgrounds are in higher demand than generalists. If your experience includes SOX IT controls, cybersecurity audits, or ERP system reviews, lead with that. It differentiates you in a crowded applicant pool.
Build relationships inside audit departments
Internal referrals dramatically improve offer rates at the manager level. Connect with current internal audit professionals through professional associations like the IIA. A warm introduction from inside the department carries far more weight than a cold application.
Internal Audit Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Internal Audit Manager on OPT?
Yes, Internal Audit Manager roles qualify for OPT work authorization as long as the position is directly related to your field of study, typically accounting, finance, or business administration. The role must use the knowledge and skills from your degree program. Non-STEM OPT gives you 12 months of authorization after graduation.
Is Internal Audit Manager a STEM OPT eligible role?
No. Internal Audit Manager is classified under business and finance occupations and does not fall under a STEM-designated CIP code, so you cannot apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension in this role. Planning for H-1B sponsorship before your 12-month OPT expires is essential for staying in the U.S. long-term.
Do Internal Audit Manager employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, particularly in regulated industries like banking, insurance, and public accounting. Large financial institutions and Big Four-affiliated advisory practices have well-established H-1B sponsorship programs. Smaller companies and regional firms are less predictable. You can browse Internal Audit Manager roles at companies with OPT and H-1B sponsorship history directly on Migrate Mate.
What degree qualifies me to work as an Internal Audit Manager on OPT?
A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related quantitative field typically satisfies the degree requirement. Some employers also accept degrees in management information systems for IT audit-focused roles. Your OPT authorization must be for a field directly related to your specific degree, so confirm the match before applying.
How does the 60-day grace period affect my Internal Audit Manager job search?
If your OPT employment ends before you secure a new Internal Audit Manager role, you have a 60-day grace period to find new employment, transfer to a different visa status, or depart the U.S. You cannot work during this period. Starting your job search well before your current authorization ends significantly reduces the risk of gaps.