Manager, Attest Services (Remote)

BARR Advisory

6d•Remote

About The Position

Are you a driven leader ready to build on our attestation services and inspire your teams to excel? As a Manager of Core (Attest Services), you will be instrumental in our success, guiding and managing multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with BARR leadership on strategic initiatives, and nurturing client relationships to ensure exceptional service delivery. You will mentor associates, instill a culture of professionalism, and leverage your expertise in SOC engagements and people management to drive meaningful results. If you thrive in adapting to new challenges, thinking creatively, and providing clear direction, this role is your opportunity to shape the future of attestation services at BARR. As a Manager, you will be accountable for: Lead, manage, and hold direct reports accountable Client success and identifying new opportunities Maintaining billable hourly utilization goals Client success (relationships, service delivery, upselling, controlling churn)

Requirements

5+ years of experience leading SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports
1+ years of experience managing a team of direct reports
1+ years of experience managing client relationships and the associated engagement scope, including cross-selling additional frameworks or expanding services within existing engagements.
Working knowledge and technical experience with cloud products such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure
Deep level of experience with information governance and information security strategy plans, and assessments using industry framework or regulatory directives, such as SOC reporting, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, HITRUST, HIPAA, PCI DSS, or GDPR
Ability to travel potentially up to 20%
Continuous professional development in maintaining a strong depth of knowledge in the practice area
Certifications: CPA/CISA certification preferred with other designations such as CISSP, CIPP, HITRUST, ISO, QSA (or willingness to work toward one within the year)

Responsibilities

Understand the assigned client’s business and exceed their expectations
Develop, mentor, and coach Attest team members
Deliver engagements that meet BARR expectations for quality and related professional standards (i.e., AICPA attestation standards)
Complete SOC 1 and SOC 2 readiness assessments, understanding necessary control objectives or trust services criteria, along with scoping considerations depending on the client's environment and complexity.
Support the Executive Signers in developing and refining firm methodologies for service delivery
Manage engagement financials, including budgets and profitability
Support a portfolio of clients and projects for a fast-growing business
Thoughtfully delegate projects and tasks to engagement leads and engagement consultants
Act as a point of contact and knowledgeable resource to clients and to engagement team members, and ensure they have access to the tools and resources they need to succeed
Identify and communicate training opportunities and programs that develop client service teams
Support business development activities, including managing renewal deals, cross-selling services, and serving as the relationship manager

Benefits

Remote-first workplace, including a work-from-home monthly stipend of $200
Competitive salary, modern perks, and employer-paid health and wellness benefits
Monthly UberEats meal stipend
Monthly WeWork Office stipend
Generous 401k plan with employer matching
Employee Performance Bonus Program
Client and BARR Employee Referral Program
Industry-leading Learning & Development Program
In-house manager development training program
Work-life balance, unlimited PTO, and paid company holidays
Employer matching gift program and volunteer paid time off
Fun, collaborative environment with a tight-knit team