Senior Associate, IT SOX Risk Advisory

Job Description

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Associate, IT SOX Risk Advisory to join our Risk & Compliance Services practice. Focusing on IT SOX Audit, Internal Audit, IT General Controls, Automated Controls, Key Report Testing, Root Causes Analysis, Impact Analysis, and Remediation. As well as preparing, completing, and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of client engagements to meet the Firm’s strategic goals and initiatives. The IT Risk, Data Privacy & Security team drives value by delivering a range of IT-oriented risk advisory solutions rooted in risk management standards and technical expertise. We are seeking someone who thrives in a growing environment and providing clients with exceptional services.

Note: this is a hybrid role, which would require occasional travel/commute to either an EA office or a client site. Minimum 2 days in office or client site.

What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:

• You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry

• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance

• You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards

  • We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions

  • We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation

  • Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work

  • Numerous Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts

What Work You Will be Responsible For:

• Under direct supervision, plans, performs and reports on outsourced and/or co-sourced Internal Audit and/or Information Technology audits.

• Communicates results to appropriate management, including the preparation of audit reports that communicate audit results to management in a clear, concise and substantive manner.

• Performs comprehensive risk assessments and adjusts work plans based on the results of the assessments.

• Plans, prepares, directs and completes assigned tasks in an efficient manner and within allotted timeframes.

• Monitors workload to meet billable hour expectations and performs timely reviews of work products prior to submission to Director/Associate/Manager for further review.

• Documents procedures performed, findings and/or other issues, and drafts/compiles work papers, reports and client correspondence exhibiting effective writing skills.

• Prepares for relevant certification exams until completed and maintains the required CPE for firm and licensing requirements.

• Serves as one of the firm’s prime contacts with clients and prospects.

• Builds and maintains trusted relationships with diverse group of clients, team members, managers, and subject matter experts.

• Supporting IT SOX 404 engagements including conducting walkthroughs, designing and leading internal control testing with periodic status updates to client’s management.

• The position involves providing oversight to consulting staff and interns.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, or an approved related field required.

• 3+ years of experience in the fields of Internal Audit or Assurance

• Must have or be in the process of achieving one of the following internal audit certifications: CPA, CIA or CISA

• Required to be in office or client site minimum 2 days a week.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate critical thinking and project management skill capabilities.

• General knowledge of organizational and business functions to allow for completion of assigned Internal Audit and/or IT Audit tasks.

• Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

• Must have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in business and technical environments. Professionally and appropriately communicate with a diverse group of individuals.

• Must be technically proficient with the capability of performing at an intermediate or advanced level with respect to the Microsoft Office Suite of products or similar software applications.

We strongly believe in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, EisnerAmper is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

About our Risk & Compliance Services (RCS) Team:

Specializing in services such as risk advisory, technology risk and digital transformation, RCS employees aren’t just passionate about technology, but we see it as our driving force for innovation and forward thinking. We’re committed to serving as advocates to our clients, enabling them to navigate, transform, secure, and maintain processes, controls, and digital solutions they need to reach their unique goals. Whether it’s complying with a new regulatory requirement or automating controls within a process, providing peace of mind for those “what’s next” moments is our mantra and unique promise to clients.

Risk & Compliance Services employees are encouraged to think like an owner when supporting clients. Through this entrepreneurial and business-first mindset, we’re pushed to take a step outside of our comfort zones and deliver solutions that both create a lasting business impact for our clients and allow us to grow as professionals.

Our core values of trust, integrity and accountability allow us to act as strategic innovators. Because when we build trust with each other, we can bring new ideas to the table and execute them without fear of failure.

About EisnerAmper:

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.

Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms, and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, and investors who serve these clients.

Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: [email protected].

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