Government Certification Practice Leader at Aprio
Fairfield, NJ 07004
About the Job
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/ Charlotte, NC / Fairfield, NJ / Hackensack, NJ / Nashville, TN / Valdosta, GAAssurance – Risk Advisory and Assurance Services /Full Time /RemoteWork with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next.
Aprio has 22 U.S.
office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe.
By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them.
Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.Join Aprio's Risk Advisory and Assurance team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Government Certification Practice Leader to join their dynamic team.The Information Assurance Services (IAS) Senior Manager will help stand up a new FedRAMP/StateRAMP/CMMC 3PAO / CPAO practice.
This individual will be responsible for helping the firm obtain 3PAO / C3PAO status and will lead the client delivery of the 3PAO / C3PAO practice.
This new team member will ensure high quality delivery for client engagements; manage client relationships; manage client staffing and delivery; help to grow this new practice; assist with staff training and development, and assist in recruiting and hiring.
This individual would be helping to lead and develop talent to continue to support the RaaS practice’s rapid growth of over 30% per annum.
Strong project management skills are a must.
As this practice is being built out, this individual will also assist with the delivery of consulting work for FedRAMP/StateRAMP/CMMC for both current and future clients.Position responsibilities:Leveraging industry and technical expertise to assist management effectively identify risks and controls associated with Aprio’s clients’ businesses.Managing the client including all phases of client delivery such as planning, delivery, staffing, relationships, quality, staff development, issue management, reporting, etc.
Coaching and staff development.Assisting with business development.Performing a variety of services for clients, including but not limited to: FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and CMMC.
Remote work, minimal travel < 10% for things like team training and outings.Project Manage the Aprio 3PAO / C3PAO accreditation process.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent education and experience.Minimum 5 years of experience as a FedRAMP 3PAO assessor.5+ years of experience in information technology, information security, technical assessment, or audits.Extensive knowledge of security control requirements (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, DoD) and their interrelationships with other frameworks.Significant experience applying technical knowledge in FISMA/FedRAMP and other compliance assessments within large CSP environments.Proficiency in conducting consolidated compliance assessments across multiple frameworks.Thorough understanding of IT security technologies including network and application security, firewalls, access management, and data protection.Experience with virtualization, cloud technologies, and both client-server and on-premises architectures.Familiarity with statutes and regulations relevant to IT across various industries.Advanced certifications in cybersecurity or cloud (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, CAP, CRISC, AWS, GCP, Azure).Ability to independently lead moderately complex system assessments and consulting engagements.Capability to assist team members in artifact collection and client interviews to verify control implementation.Proficient in interpreting control families, firewall rulesets, and creating network/boundary/data flow diagrams.Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining technical details to non-technical stakeholders.Effective consulting skills with the ability to challenge norms and build strong relationships.Demonstrated ability to quickly establish high-trust relationships and credibility.Experience successfully leading and delegating in project environments.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Leadership experience in assessing both internal and external environments.Ability to engage with Cloud Service Providers to resolve issues and conclude assessments.$135,000 - $240,000 a yearThe salary range for this opportunity is stated above.
As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The application window is anticipated to close on November 18, 2024 and may be extended as needed.Why work for Aprio:Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account- 401k with Profit Sharing- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales- Top rated wellness program- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid optionsWhat’s in it for you:- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
/ Charlotte, NC / Fairfield, NJ / Hackensack, NJ / Nashville, TN / Valdosta, GAAssurance – Risk Advisory and Assurance Services /Full Time /RemoteWork with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next.
Aprio has 22 U.S.
office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe.
By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them.
Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.Join Aprio's Risk Advisory and Assurance team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Government Certification Practice Leader to join their dynamic team.The Information Assurance Services (IAS) Senior Manager will help stand up a new FedRAMP/StateRAMP/CMMC 3PAO / CPAO practice.
This individual will be responsible for helping the firm obtain 3PAO / C3PAO status and will lead the client delivery of the 3PAO / C3PAO practice.
This new team member will ensure high quality delivery for client engagements; manage client relationships; manage client staffing and delivery; help to grow this new practice; assist with staff training and development, and assist in recruiting and hiring.
This individual would be helping to lead and develop talent to continue to support the RaaS practice’s rapid growth of over 30% per annum.
Strong project management skills are a must.
As this practice is being built out, this individual will also assist with the delivery of consulting work for FedRAMP/StateRAMP/CMMC for both current and future clients.Position responsibilities:Leveraging industry and technical expertise to assist management effectively identify risks and controls associated with Aprio’s clients’ businesses.Managing the client including all phases of client delivery such as planning, delivery, staffing, relationships, quality, staff development, issue management, reporting, etc.
Coaching and staff development.Assisting with business development.Performing a variety of services for clients, including but not limited to: FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and CMMC.
Remote work, minimal travel < 10% for things like team training and outings.Project Manage the Aprio 3PAO / C3PAO accreditation process.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree (four-year college or university) or equivalent education and experience.Minimum 5 years of experience as a FedRAMP 3PAO assessor.5+ years of experience in information technology, information security, technical assessment, or audits.Extensive knowledge of security control requirements (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, DoD) and their interrelationships with other frameworks.Significant experience applying technical knowledge in FISMA/FedRAMP and other compliance assessments within large CSP environments.Proficiency in conducting consolidated compliance assessments across multiple frameworks.Thorough understanding of IT security technologies including network and application security, firewalls, access management, and data protection.Experience with virtualization, cloud technologies, and both client-server and on-premises architectures.Familiarity with statutes and regulations relevant to IT across various industries.Advanced certifications in cybersecurity or cloud (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, CAP, CRISC, AWS, GCP, Azure).Ability to independently lead moderately complex system assessments and consulting engagements.Capability to assist team members in artifact collection and client interviews to verify control implementation.Proficient in interpreting control families, firewall rulesets, and creating network/boundary/data flow diagrams.Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining technical details to non-technical stakeholders.Effective consulting skills with the ability to challenge norms and build strong relationships.Demonstrated ability to quickly establish high-trust relationships and credibility.Experience successfully leading and delegating in project environments.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Leadership experience in assessing both internal and external environments.Ability to engage with Cloud Service Providers to resolve issues and conclude assessments.$135,000 - $240,000 a yearThe salary range for this opportunity is stated above.
As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The application window is anticipated to close on November 18, 2024 and may be extended as needed.Why work for Aprio:Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account- 401k with Profit Sharing- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales- Top rated wellness program- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid optionsWhat’s in it for you:- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.