BAS Manager - Information Security Consultant in Boston, MA

Within Grant Thornton's rapidly expanding Business Advisory Services (BAS) practice, we are currently seeking a Manager to participate in and supervise multiple client engagement teams and other related activities. This professional will serve as a fieldwork leader, specializing in information security, assisting clients in employing proper information systems, resources, and controls to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk. The successful candidate will work with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process, and will assist clients and other BAS professionals in performing information technology control and security engagements.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete information security assessments, information technology audits, and other service offerings in a wide variety of industries; and manage to budget.
  • Develop a project vision and set challenging personal and client service team goals.
  • Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
  • Work closely with clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, internal control, and compliance.
  • Work with management consulting teams to implement controls in new systems deployment.
  • Apply current knowledge of IT trends and IT systems processes to identify security engagement issues and risk management issues.
  • Participate in internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.
  • Work with the National BAS practice teams in terms of practice direction and leadership.
  • Think strategically about practice enhancements and be able to implement and manage change.
  • Handle day-to-day practice and client administrative matters (billing, performance reviews, client acceptance, engagement letter preparation, etc.)
  • Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.
  • Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business improvement and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.
  • Work closely with partners, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development.
  • Play a key role in the future business generation and continued development of the client base within industry groups and identify future client needs and new business opportunities.
  • Use established network of business relationships within industry groups to generate new sales opportunities.
  • Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients.
  • Recruit and retain managers, senior associates, and associates.
  • Coach staff and motivate others to accept new ideas, practices, or action and achieve goals and objectives for performance and professional development.
  • Attend professional development and training seminars on a regular basis.
  • Perform other job-related duties as necessary. Experience: Job Qualifications

    ? Bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, information systems, and/or other appropriate academic major
    ? Minimum of 5 years of experience with a focus on information security for a public accounting firm, information security consulting firm or particular systems/technology experience to meet special needs
    ? Obtained or actively pursuing security and/or audit certifications, such as CISSP or CISA a plus
    ? Knowledge and experience related to IT risk and controls and Information Technology operations.
    ? Areas of expertise should include the following: access control software, security architecture and administration, firewalls, network security awareness and enforcement, security policies and standards, operating systems (Windows NT/2000, UNIX, AS400, Novell).
    ? Ability to manage and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment.
    ? Demonstrated experience in practice development, business development, and managing other managers.
    ? Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
    ? Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
    ? Outstanding leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

    Benefits:
    Grant Thornton LLP is able to offer an outstanding opportunity for career growth, an attractive compensation and incentive program, generous benefits (including immediate participation in 401k plan), and a flexible work environment that offers individual enrichment opportunities in a teaming environment.

    Grant Thornton LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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