Associate, Business Risk

CLA is looking to hire an Associate for our Business Risk practice. Under general direction, this role serves clients by participating in IT general controls testing, running internal IT audits of clients' systems, providing IT support of financial audits, and conducting risk assessments of clients' IT systems.

Responsibilities

Participate in IT general controls testing; Run internal IT audits of clients' systems; Provide IT support of financial audits; Conduct risk assessments of clients' IT systems; Report test results to the engagement leader promptly; Participate in the technical examination process, including defining examination scope, evaluating controls, conducting tests, reporting, resolving issues, and assessing risks; Assist with risk assessment, examination plans, and other assigned duties; Analyze processes and controls related to technical components (e.g. logical access, change management, development life cycle, data management, backup and recovery, incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and physical environment) and business processes that support clients' financial reporting information and systems; Demonstrate curiosity and generate innovative ideas and solutions; Participate in meetings and presentations with clients, identify other CLA services that could benefit clients, and show awareness of clients' technical environment and business processes; Deliver high-quality client service; Balance assigned work efficiently to keep engagements on schedule; Communicate project status and issues needing immediate attention to engagement leader; Provide proposal assistance, client engagement economics, or performance metric reporting as needed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required (combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree); 1 year of relevant experience required (prior internship(s) may be acceptable as experience); Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required

Nice to have

Field of accounting, business, or management information systems; Additional education in Information Systems; Working to obtain CPA, CISA, CRMA, or CIA certification; Experience with ERP, GL, or other accounting software; Network or database system experience such as Oracle, Windows, SQL Server, Unix, or similar

Benefits

Competitive wages; Health insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; 401k; Wellness support for physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being