Technology Risk Consulting Associate

About the Role

RSM US LLP is seeking Technology Risk Consulting Associates for Summer 2027. These associates are looking for career growth and accelerated professional opportunities within an exciting, growing consulting practice. The role offers the chance to pursue career goals while experiencing a rewarding work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand clients' needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, and company values.
• Assist clients on the design and optimization of controls utilizing a general knowledge of business processes, accounting, and information technologies.
• Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications, and draw appropriate conclusions to advise clients.
• Assist in creating internal control documentation to support client engagements.
• Engage with client leadership on strategies to anticipate emerging technology risks.

Examples of commonly performed TRC projects include:

• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) / regulatory and compliance engagements for application and IT controls.
• System and Controls (SOC) reporting and other controls opinion services.
• Information Technology controls testing in support of financial statement audits.
• Technical IT controls review.
• Internal audits over ERP systems, IT security, and other IT systems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing at least a B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university, with expected completion by December 2026 or June 2027.
• Major in Accounting and/or related degrees.
• Major in Information Systems and/or related degrees.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Travel to assigned client locations may be required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Certification or working towards certification as a CPA, CISA, or CIA, preferred not required.

Note: RSM does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future.