Data Protection and Privacy Officer

Citrin Cooperman is one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the United States, and 4th among mid-Atlantic firms, with over 1,500 employees in 18 U.S. and International offices. This year, we were rated one of the Top 50 Best Companies to work for according to Vault.com. We are always looking for new team members who bring a fresh perspective, technical expertise, and a passion for solving problems. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer you the flexibility to take your career to the next level and still allow you to focus on what matters to you!

We are looking for a Data Protection and Privacy Officer to join our Administration Department in our NYC office. As a Data Protection and Privacy Officer, you will be responsible for providing excellent client service. Our firm provides excellent compensation, benefits, wellness initiatives, and a strong career path for high performing professionals.

At Citrin Cooperman, we are committed to ensuring that our clients’ data is protected and that our firm complies with all data protection legislation. We are recruiting a Data Protection and Privacy Officer to assist us in standing up our data protection program to improve our management of potentially sensitive information and serve as the main point of contact between Citrin Cooperman and data protection authorities. The Data Protection Officer will work closely with our Chief Risk Officer, General Counsel and Chief Information Officer in these efforts. The ideal candidate will have excellent organization, communication, and management skills, along with an ability to lead and grow a team. The Data Protection and Privacy Officer will also train our staff on this topic and continue to promote data protection compliance within the firm.

Our Data Protection and Privacy Officer will be Citrin Cooperman’s main point of contacts for issues related to data protection and privacy. They will be well versed on all privacy laws that could impact our firm including, but not limited to, GDPR, CCPA, HIPPA, etc. The Data Protection and Privacy Officer must be passionate on this topic, focused on promoting a culture of data protection and compliance across the firm and work with our Learning and Development Team in developing and conducting data protection and privacy training courses.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and oversees the Office of Data Protection and Privacy staff in their core functions.
• Leads the development and implementation of privacy policies, procedures, practices, and guidance for Citrin Cooperman, including administering a robust privacy and data governance program.
• Advises Citrin Cooperman partners and staff on privacy, record retention, data security, management, and governance issues, including risk mitigation initiatives and decisions concerning the disclosure of personally identifiable records and data.
• Participates in the review of agreements concerning the sharing of personally identifiable records and data; reviews and drafts privacy and data security provisions in vendor contracts in consultation with the Office of the General Counsel; advises on processes and procedures for ensuring third party data privacy and security compliance.
• Collaborates with Citrin Cooperman leadership and other Firm stakeholders to support compliance with applicable local, state, federal and international laws and regulations concerning privacy and data security.
• Monitors and reviews developments with respect to privacy and data security, and when appropriate, advises on changes to new or current legislation. Incorporates regulatory and legal requirements into Citrin Cooperman’s privacy practices.
• Establishes and administers a training program on privacy- and data-security-related issues. Manages formal staff development on matters related to privacy and data security. Drafts privacy and data security-related communications in collaboration with senior leadership and other internal stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a pertinent field; industry-recognized privacy certification (e.g., CIPP-US)
• Five or more years of experience and increasing responsibility, including supervisory experience, in privacy-related issues
• Experience and expertise in data protection laws and practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present to business, legal, and technology stakeholders
• Strong project management skills – track record in building and upskilling a team
• Ability to work with various stakeholders across the organization including our leadership team, service line leaders, IT professionals, marketing and sales staff, etc.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage sensitive and confidential information
• Prior experience working with TrustArc is a plus

What we offer:

• Competitive Base Salary and annual performance-based bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with the ability to defray the employee contribution by engaging in our wellness initiatives
• Employer contribution to Life Insurance, and 401(k) plan
• Generous Paid Time off, including Fall Wind Down Fridays and Employee Sabbatical opportunity (Ask us about it!)
• Customized learning and development opportunities and continuing professional education both in-house and virtually
• Hybrid, flex, and remote work opportunities available
• Ability to work in a growing, dynamic, employee-centric firm that values your unique contribution
• Modern, high-tech work environment [in the world-renowned Rockefeller Center]

About Citrin Cooperman
Citrin Cooperman is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms. Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP, a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services and Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC which provides business advisory and non-attest services, operate as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Clients are in all business sectors and leverage a complete menu of service offerings. The entities include more than 300 partners and over 1,500 employees across the U.S.

This will further cement our mission to be the go-to regional and national professional services firm of choice that middle-market clients can depend on for the core assurance, tax, and strategic business consulting and advisory services that will bring value, enhancing their business and personal aspirations.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For positions in New York City, the salary range is $150,000 - $260,000. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.