Advisory Associate, Federal Technology Risk | McLean Summer/Fall 2027

KPMG Financial Reporting View (FRV); McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Personal Time Off

Job summary

KPMG is seeking an Advisory Associate for its Advisory practice in the United States. This role focuses on applying data‑driven approaches to IT, financial, and operational risks, while collaborating across teams to innovate and expand service offerings.

Ideal candidates will have degrees in accounting/finance/MIS, a 3.0+ GPA, and eligibility for U.S. security clearance, with strong communication and problem-solving skills and the ability to learn KPMG tools quickly in a dynamic, client-facing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance, MIS, AIS, or equivalent.
• GPA 3.0 or above.
• Eligible for U.S. Government security clearance.
• Understanding of business processes and technology, plus data analysis techniques.
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to learn KPMG tools and applications used by clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide data driven approaches to address IT, financial, operational risk and performance opportunities.
• Identify improvement opportunities by leveraging data and technology and understanding client business.
• Map data flow processes and analytically review client processes, transactions and systems.
• Plan and perform tests of IT and business controls, including IT security and governance.
• Conduct research, assist risk analysis and perform quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Collaborate on designing and marketing new services and tools using emerging technologies and automation.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Agility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance/MIS/AIS

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

AI tools

KPMG tools

Job description

At KPMG, we are not only keeping pace with the future of business; we are defining it. Harnessing the full power of AI and digital innovation, we deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions to help our clients navigate change and transform their competitive edge. Our people-first approach makes this possible. KPMG invests in continuous learning by providing the tools and training for you to thrive within a culture that fosters growth and collaboration, whether you're launching your career or bringing decades of experience. Join an inclusive team that inspires excellence, delivers meaningful impact, and empowers you to shape your own future.

KPMG is currently seeking an Advisory Associate for our Advisory practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide data driven approaches to address a spectrum of risk factors including IT risk, financial risk, operational risk and performance improvement opportunities for clients within a variety of industries
• Identify opportunities for improvement in managing risk by leveraging data and technology and understanding the clients business, technology landscape and business processes
• Perform data flow process mapping and analytical reviews of client business processes, transactions and systems
• Plan and perform tests of clients financial and information technology controls, including IT security and governance controls, as well as business process controls
• Conduct research, assist with risk analysis and complete quantitative and qualitative analysis through a variety of data analytic tools and techniques
• Collaborate with teammates on designing, developing and marketing new service offerings and innovative tools, utilizing emerging technologies and intelligent automation, in order to advance our practice and client objectives

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months; Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
• Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.0 or above
• Applicant must be eligible for or possess a U.S. Government Security clearance
• General understanding of business processes and technology, as well as data analysis techniques
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI, and quickly learn KPMG tools and applications used by our clients
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity
• Must reside within a commutable distance of the office for this position and be responsible for your own transportation, such as personal vehicle or public transportation, to get to and from office / client locations to satisfactorily fulfill your job duties, as determined by your practice leadership
• Work location may be in the office, at client sites, or virtual/remote depending on business need. You must be located within the U.S. when working remotely. Client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

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Available benefits are based on eligibility.

• Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health.
• Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year.
• Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday.
• Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

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