Manager, Attest Services (Remote)

THE COMPANY – BARR ADVISORY BARR Advisory is a cloud-based security and compliance solutions provider specializing in cybersecurity consulting and compliance for companies with high-value information in cloud environments like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. A trusted advisor to some of the fastest-growing cloud-based organizations around the globe, BARR simplifies compliance across multiple regulatory and customer requirements in highly regulated industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, and government. OVERVIEW 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) DAY-TO-DAY 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 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS • 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) JOB PERKS & 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 WHY WORK WITH BARR ADVISORY BARR Advisory specializes in meeting clients where they are, from small start-ups to global enterprises and everything in between. With the ability to customize our cybersecurity compliance and consulting services based on the individual needs of our clients, we bring a friendly and unique approach to how we serve them. As we get to know our clients, their teams, and their systems, we become true partners and trusted advisors. Our goal is to enable people around the world to trust each other. At BARR Advisory, our core values guide everything we do. Our team finds fulfillment in serving others and supporting each other, which translates into trusted client relationships. While it is a fun place to work, we solve tough problems together and collaborate to bring the highest level of quality to our clients. BARR invests in the remote culture to ensure our teams have a high level of autonomy, mastery, and purpose, along with empowerment to be their true selves. Our company is dedicated to instilling focus, discipline, and accountability throughout our organization, which is why BARR runs on EOS®. At BARR, we are proud to be an inclusive workplace, and we are committed to hiring and developing diverse talent. BARR Advisory is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot consider candidates who require sponsorship to work in the US, now or in the future. We are also not in a position to consider candidates who currently reside outside of the United States. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. At this time, we cannot consider candidates that require sponsorship to work in the US, now or in the future. We are also not in a position to consider candidates who currently reside outside of the United States. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job