What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Systems and Risk Assurance Staff position at Baker Newman Noyes LLC?
About Us
Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) is a top 100 tax, assurance, and advisory firm in the U.S. and holds a Best of Accounting recognition for superior client service. BNN was founded to create opportunity for our employees, clients, and communities. We provide expert accounting and advisory services across several industries. With offices in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, BNN has a reputation for teamwork, collaboration, and client excellence throughout New England and beyond. BNNs culture champions career advancement, mentorship, community involvement, and exceptionally responsive client service.
About the Position
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a professional atmosphere with great energy, incredible talent, and exciting potential, then Baker Newman Noyes is the place for you. The Information Systems and Risk Assurance Staff position at Baker Newman Noyes offers excellent career & growth opportunities for a talented and highly motivated professional. As a member of the advisory team, you will be scheduled and assigned to assist in conducting SOC audits, IT general controls reviews, IT SOX audits, and other attestation engagements over companies in a variety of industries.
Competencies and Position Requirements
- Collects project requirements and data from clients, summarizes findings based on analysis, and analyzes complex problems by applying knowledge to real-life scenarios
- Learns industry best practices and applies learned knowledge to client engagements
- Interviews clients, performs walkthroughs of business processes, and documents quality work papers to support audit and consulting conclusions
- Performs control testing to verify/validate findings and develops corresponding recommendations for client consideration
- Assists senior management consultants in the analysis of client data, issues, and environment to provide support in the development of recommendations through documented deliverables
- Identifies performance improvement opportunities in the clients operational and IT environments and reports to senior management consultants
- Manages all aspects of assigned work including on-time delivery, content, and presentation
- Acts as a team player within both the client and BNN environments, working collaboratively with a wide range of contacts, including clients and third parties.
- Effective planning and organizational skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of information technology and general business practices
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting and/or Computer Science
- Adept at building relationships with clients, colleagues, and coworkers
- Solid skillsets with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Project)
- Interest and aptitude for information technology including: information/cyber security, computer/network operations, databases, and communications technology required
Work Environment
- Travel required up to 10%
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
- Hybrid work schedule
- Supportive and collaborative culture
BNN strongly believes in maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life. We support this through a variety of benefits, including:
- 20 paid days off, 5 sick days, 11 paid holidays
- 6-week paid parental leave
- Health, Dental, Pet, Vision, Disability and Life Insurances
- 401(k) Plan with company match
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Business-casual office environment
Baker Newman Noyes is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
