Company Overview: Built on the core values of experience, quality, and client service, SB & Company, LLC (SBC) is a multicultural public accounting and business advisory firm based in Hunt Valley, Maryland serving the Baltimore-Washington, DC metropolitan area.

SBC was formed by former Big 4 personnel who understand the business, industry needs, challenges, goals, strategies and expectations.

We deliver technical skills, business knowledge, and value.

We model Big 4 career paths, development and training, and we encourage work life balance.

We provide professional assurance services to a wide variety of industries including financial statements and internal audits, control assurance, regulatory consulting, and enterprise risk management that identify risks and opportunities beyond the traditional financial reporting function.

Summary of Responsibilities: The Information Technology (IT) Staff Auditor is given a wide variety of information technology audit and financial audit assignments, primarily under the supervision of the Information Technology Audit Manager.

Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of audit and security knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.

  Essential Functions: · Confirms client IT controls through discussion, observation, and inspection of client facilities and documentation.

· Develops technical knowledge regarding networking, security controls, application access and processing controls and application change management controls.

· Performs other accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.

· Becomes familiar with IT related pronouncements of the FASB, AICPA, and when assigned to governmental engagements, the GAO and GASB.

· Becomes familiar with appropriate IT related audit guidance from ISACA, IIA, GAO and NIST.

· Becomes proficient at audit documentation using the firms software programs.

· Expected to provide ideas to improve clients systems and operations during the engagement.

· Communicates audit progress and findings by providing information in status meetings and highlighting unresolved issues.

· Understands the rules, regulations, and Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA.

· Attends and participates in professional education including in-house industry group meetings and participates in professionally sponsored training sessions.

· Progresses professionally by working toward passing the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam as soon as possible.

· Uses the firms software programs to automate the audit process.

This may include using technology to link clients software with the firms.

Minimum Qualifications: · Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.

· Minimum of 60 hours of continuing professional education is required each year.

· Proficiency with computers, word processing and spreadsheet software packages.

· Knowledge of accounting and business process principles.

· Knowledge of network and application security best practices.

· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English.

· Either holds a current information systems auditor certification, or is working toward obtaining the certification by taking and passing the CISA exam.

Come join a growing company where ideas, ingenuity, and entrepreneurial spirit are welcome!

IT Auditor Job in Hunt Valley 21030, Maryland US

BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE-BE) is one of the world’s largest Management and Technology Consulting companies dedicated to aligning business and systems to empower Global 2000 companies and government organizations.

The BearingPoint PS Integration Solution Group is currently searching for a Testing Lead (Senior Consultant).

Location/s: DC-Washington

Relocation: No

Description:
The Test Lead has the overall responsibility for success of the testing effort. As such, the Testing Lead is responsible for coordinating and supervising all Quality Assurance activities in accordance with industry best practices. The role involves quality and test advocacy, resource planning and management, and resolution of issues that impede the test effort. The Testing Lead will work directly with project managers, technicalleads, analysts, and user test personnel to establish and enforce effective processes and procedures necessary for quality software production and delivery. The test lead is responsible for coordinating and supervising QA services in accordance with industry and corporate best practices.

Responsibilities

1. Plan and coordinate all testing efforts, including the development of testing artifacts
2. Create test plan (including all aspects of testing : system functionality, user acceptance, stress, and performance)
3.Execution and documentation of test plans
4. Creation and maintenance of test scripts – quality checks contents, expected results, and pass/fail criteria.
5. Ensure all system requirements, features and functionalities are fully covered by test scenarios and scripts.
6. Advocating the appropriate level of quality by the resolution of important defects
7. Ensuring the appropriate planning and management of the test resources
8. Assessing the progress and effectiveness of the test effort
9. Coordinating test approval and go/no go decisions. Generates status reports and tracks test progress.
10. Defining defect life cycle in coordination with development team.
11. Liaison work between user test personnel and developers; and change control team and release managers.
12. Partners with all team members working on the test effort to ensure participants are adequately trained on testing

Requirements:

1. 5+ years testing experience, 3+ years of Test Lead experience
2. 3 years professional consulting experience
3. Experience with Software Testing Tools (Mercury/Rational)
4. U.S. Citizen

Percent Travel: 75%

Candidates must have the ability to accommodate a Monday-Friday travel schedule

BearingPoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or any other basiscovered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit and business need.

Click here to apply via the BearingPoint Career Network

Testing Lead
Job ID 34533
Position Type Full-Time Employee
Company Name BearingPoint
Location Washington, DC
Salary Unspecified
Experience 0-1 Years Experience
Desired Education Level Other

Description:Senior Integration and Test Engineer for the National Cyber Range Phase II prototype effort. Work closely with designers and developers to test and integrate each iterative build of the prototype. Ensure that the required functionality is present and that no defects are introduced with each new build. Verify that all requirements and metrics are successfully satisfied by the National Cyber Range prototype system. Develop and document test procedures for all levels of test, from unit up to complete system level. Ensure the correct execution of these test procedures during test then document and communicate results to the relevant team members. Generate problem reports and change requests based on the test results. Work closely with the Systems Engineers to ensure that the iterative builds are integrated correctly. Work closely with the Configuration Manager to ensure that any issues are properly documented and the change processes are followed. Work closely with Project Management to ensure that the system is developed and built on schedule and on budget. Assist in the creation of the Phase III proposal and all other necessary documentation.Qualifications:Requires a B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years experience in Integration and Test Engineering Must have very good verbal and written communications skills and the ability and experience to work as part of a large software team. Must have strong experience with the integration and test of large software systems being developed on a very aggressive schedule. Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship. Desire experience with TCP/IP, Networking, and Cyber Testing and Evaluation.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAPL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu .Job Location: Laurel, MDJob Number: 61603Company URL: http://www.jhuapl.edu /Company Profile:The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC.Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce.For consideration, APL invites you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Click Apply Now to be redirected to APL’s Employment Website.

National Cyber Range Integration and Test Engineer Job in Laurel 20723, Maryland US

Progressive, high-visability, risk-focused, rotational opportunity,manufacturing

Dynamic, Fortune 200 consumer-products organization has immediate needs in the high-profile Internal Controls/Consulting Group. High visability, fast career track within the company, accelerated promotional opportunities characterize these opportunities. The positions currently open are Seniors ( 2-5 years of experience), and Manager ( 6-10+ years)levels. Most of the positions are rotational in nature. You spend about 2-3 years in the audit rotation. You will focus on risk assessments, operational process reviews, evaluate internal controls, develop conclusions about the effectiveness of the assignment. Coordinate enterprise-wide engagement teams, work as an Individual Contributor. Perform special projects and presentations as needed.

BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. An MBA would be a plus. You should have a certification such as CPA, CFE, CISA, and/or CIA. You should have 2-15 years of relevant experience – preferably with a BIG 4 and/or a large company. You should have ability to use PC-based automated software tools, proficiency with spreadsheets, project management exposure, risk-based assessments, excellent communication skills. Domestic and international travel opportunities. Dynamic, Fortune level global industry leader that defines the term ” Blue-Chip” organization.

This company puts a high value on quality of life, skill & career growth, opportunity for a wide variety of promotional career-tracks, and has a desire to add to shareholder value consistently. These opportunities have tremendous benefit and retirement programs, and full relocation.

Senior And Manager Of Internal Audit
Job ID jk07Y-3nyc
Position Type Full-Time Employee
Company Name Corporate Image Group
Location New York City, NY; Washington, DC
Salary Unspecified
Experience 5-10 Years Experience
Desired Education Level Bachelor of Science