The Managing Director title is reserved for professionals who achieve recognition in a technical area of third party attestation reporting, including SOC, Webtrust, and risk management.
The person is qualified to perform certain limited yet critical additional technical functions as an Engagement Director or as a Concurring Reviewer.
The Managing Director actively participates in the marketing, networking and business development within an area of expertise and specialization while maintaining client relationships and acting as the primary contact for complex questions.
Qualifications Education:
– Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or other relevant field, required
– Master’s degree in Accounting and minor or dual major in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred Experience:
– Ten (10) or more years of prior experience in internal or external audit, required
– Ability to supervise managers, seniors and staff, as the situation dictates and motivate team, required
– Experience performing third party attestation reporting, required
– Possess strong third party attestation reporting and GAAS technical skills, including possible industry expertise, required
– Experience performing other internal control reviews (SOX, ISO 27001, etc.), preferred
– Possess executive presence
– need to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clients, required
– Possess excellent risk management decision-making skills, required
– Able to function as Engagement Director on certain engagements as set forth by specific policy, preferred
– Able to integrate with other areas of practice from a leadership and business development standpoint, preferred License/Certifications:
– CPA, CISA, CISSP or other relevant certifications, required Software:
– Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
– Exposure to industry software such as PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, SAP, Lawson, Oracle Financials, Great Plains, Solomon IV and MAS/90-500, UNIX, OS400 or ERP application software packages, preferred Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
– Advanced understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company
– Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.).
– Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
– Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
– Solid analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
– Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
– Solid project management skills
– Ability and willingness to travel up to 40%
– Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels