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IT Audit Manager roles involve overseeing internal controls, IT risk assessments, and compliance frameworks, making them a strong fit for OPT students with accounting, information systems, or cybersecurity backgrounds. Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard that keeps your OPT authorization on solid ground.
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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
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 (Financial Services 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.
Does this describe you?
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 advice 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program.
- CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA or CPA certification(s) preferred.
- 3+ year(s) experience with IT audit or cybersecurity, previous experienced performing, IT SOX and IT FDICIA audits preferred.
- Flexibility to travel to various client sites, overnight as needed up to 30%.
- Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm preferred.
- Experience with financial services preferred.
- Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to go onsite to the client 3 days a week as needed.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
The pay rate range for this job position is $78,100 to $126,500. 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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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
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 (Financial Services 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.
Does this describe you?
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 advice 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program.
- CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA or CPA certification(s) preferred.
- 3+ year(s) experience with IT audit or cybersecurity, previous experienced performing, IT SOX and IT FDICIA audits preferred.
- Flexibility to travel to various client sites, overnight as needed up to 30%.
- Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm preferred.
- Experience with financial services preferred.
- Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to go onsite to the client 3 days a week as needed.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
The pay rate range for this job position is $78,100 to $126,500. 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an IT Audit Manager
Lead with your CISA or CISM progress
Employers hiring IT Audit Managers expect candidates working toward or already holding CISA or CISM certification. Listing exam progress on your resume signals professional commitment and offsets concerns about onboarding an OPT candidate into a senior audit role.
Target Big Four and mid-tier advisory firms first
Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG have established OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship infrastructure. Mid-tier advisory firms like RSM and Grant Thornton also sponsor frequently. These employers understand the process and are less likely to withdraw offers over work authorization questions.
Frame your degree field as a direct match
IT Audit Manager roles require a degree in information systems, accounting, or computer science to qualify as a specialty occupation. Explicitly connecting your degree field to the role description reduces employer hesitation and strengthens your OPT eligibility narrative.
Address OPT duration proactively in interviews
Many employers assume OPT lasts only 12 months. If your STEM OPT extension applies, clarify upfront that you have up to 36 months of work authorization. This changes the employer's cost-benefit calculation significantly and removes a common objection before it becomes one.
Highlight SOX and IT general controls experience
SOX compliance and IT general controls are core audit competencies. Candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience with access management reviews, change management testing, or ERP control assessments stand out and reduce the employer's training burden, making sponsorship a more attractive investment.
Research the employer's H-1B filing history before applying
Publicly available DOL disclosure data shows which employers have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for audit-related roles. Focusing your applications on firms with a documented sponsorship track record saves time and significantly improves your chances of receiving a long-term offer.
IT Audit Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Audit Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
Yes, IT Audit Manager positions consistently qualify as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as information systems, accounting, or computer science. The role involves applying theoretical and technical knowledge to assess IT risks and internal controls, which meets the specialty occupation standard USCIS uses to evaluate F-1 OPT eligibility.
Can I use my STEM OPT extension for an IT Audit Manager job?
You can use a STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible STEM classification, such as management information systems or computer and information sciences. Many information systems and accounting information systems degrees qualify. Confirm your degree's CIP code against the official STEM OPT designated degree program list before assuming eligibility, since not all accounting degrees qualify on their own.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor OPT students in IT audit roles?
Public accounting firms and large financial services companies have the highest sponsorship rates for IT audit professionals. Big Four firms, regional advisory firms, and banks with internal audit functions regularly hire OPT students and have HR teams experienced with the process. Migrate Mate's job board surfaces these sponsorship-friendly employers so you can focus your applications where they're most likely to convert.
What certifications strengthen an OPT student's candidacy for IT Audit Manager positions?
CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) is the most recognized credential for this role and is often listed as a preferred or required qualification. CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) are also valued. Even partial progress toward CISA, such as passing one exam section, demonstrates commitment and can differentiate you from other candidates at the application stage.
How much time should I allow before my OPT expires to start an H-1B sponsorship conversation?
Start the conversation at least six months before your OPT expiration. H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date, so if your OPT expires in mid-year, timing matters considerably. Employers also need time for the Labor Condition Application process before filing. Raising the topic early gives both you and the employer enough runway to plan without urgency creating friction.