Technology Risk Consulting Associate
RSM US LLP
About the Role
RSM US LLP seeks Technology Risk Consulting Associates for Summer 2027. This role offers accelerated professional opportunities within an exciting, growing consulting practice, balancing career goals with work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Understanding clients' needs, business, industry, accounting, and control systems.
- Assisting clients on the design and optimization of controls using knowledge of business processes, accounting, and information technologies.
- Utilizing problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify internal control deficiencies and evaluate risk implications.
- Assisting in creating internal control documentation for client engagements.
- Engaging 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
- Accounting
- Business
- Information Technology
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
- System and Controls (SOC) reporting
- ERP systems
- IT security
Qualifications
- Pursuing at least a B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university, with expected completion by December 2026 or June 2027.
- Majors in Accounting and/or related degrees OR Information Systems and/or related degrees.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
- 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 is preferred, but not required.
- Travel to assigned client locations may be required.
- Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation.
Note: RSM does not intend to hire candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future.