Attestation Practice Leader

THE PERSON

Are you a strategic and empathetic leader who thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment? Do you bring clarity to complexity and embrace innovation while nurturing a high-performing team? Are you committed to balancing growth, quality, and culture in equal measure? If you believe leadership is about people, transparency, and vision, then we want to meet you.

Our ideal Attestation Practice Leader is:

• A Mentor and People Developer: You bring meaningful leadership experience and a strong understanding of how to contribute to the growth of others. You help others grow through support, honest feedback, and humility. You listen first, lead by example, and take a genuine interest in the people you work with.
• A Clear Communicator and Cultural Role Model: You value transparency and consistency. You simplify complex topics, speak openly, and create space for honest dialogue. You reinforce accountability through action and help set the tone for how the team shows up.
• An Inclusive Collaborator: You work well across departments and know how to align diverse perspectives toward shared goals. You build strong relationships with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations and ensure your leadership supports the broader organization.
• A Strategic Builder: You have led at scale and know how to balance long-term strategy with day-to-day execution. You bring experience in planning, pricing, delivery, and resource management. You focus on what matters and bring clarity to how work gets done.
• A Relationship-Driven Leader: You see business development as a way to deepen impact. You understand enterprise client needs and bring or build a strong network. You pursue growth thoughtfully, with a long-term view and a strong commitment to quality.

BARR Advisory is looking for a steady and strategic leader who will help shape the future of the attest practice by contributing both vision and hands-on support. Our next Attestation Practice Leader will bring maturity, perspective, and an ownership mindset. You will be energized by the opportunity to grow something meaningful and will do so in a way that reflects the values, people, and culture that make BARR exceptional.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Attestation Practice Leader include, but are not limited to:

Leadership, Management and Accountability

• Lead a 40-person team across SOC, ISO, Healthcare, HITRUST, and emerging service lines
• Coach and develop managers and team members through consistent feedback and support
• Establish scalable resourcing and delivery models that support growth and simplicity
• Align strategy and execution in partnership with the Leadership Team

Client Growth and Market Expansion

• Grow top-line revenue by five million dollars over two years
• Expand services within existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities
• Bring or build a strong network and identify strategic growth areas such as FedRAMP and CMMC
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development to grow BARR’s presence and pipeline

Client Success and Service Delivery

• Ensure consistent delivery excellence across all engagements
• Support client teams in managing scope, timelines, and communication
• Guide resolution of client issues and translate feedback into service improvements
• Promote team capabilities in project management and relationship development

Operational and Cross-Functional Leadership

• Own P&L outcomes and drive performance metrics
• Lead pricing, staffing, and delivery planning in collaboration with other departments
• Partner with Operations to streamline systems and remove barrier to efficiency
• Maintain strong collaboration with Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Finance

** This is a full-time, remote position operating out of the US with approximately 30% of domestic travel required on an annual basis.**

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum ten years of experience in Internal Audit, Consulting, or Professional Services
• At least seven years of experience delivering cybersecurity services such as SOC, ISO, HITRUST, PCI, CMMC, or FedRAMP
• Five years of experience in a practice leadership or senior management role with responsibility for revenue, operations, and team performance
• Proven success leading teams through growth, change, and complexity
• Demonstrated operational experience including pricing strategy, capacity planning, and service delivery management
• Track record of contributing to or directly growing revenue through client acquisition or expansion
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-functionally across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, or other relevant professional certifications
• Experience leading remote teams and building a strong culture in a virtual work environment
• Strategic experience supporting enterprise-level clients or regulated frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, CMMC)
• History of successful leadership in both entrepreneurial and maturing consulting environments

Desired

• Familiarity with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) or similar business frameworks
• Possession of an established book of business or strong network in the cybersecurity or compliance space
• Experience managing a business unit with revenue of at least $25M
• Hands-on expertise in multiple service areas such as SOC, ISO, PCI, HITRUST, or Government assessments
• Ability to serve as a thought leader in the cybersecurity and compliance space through speaking, writing, or public engagement