Assurance Senior, Technology Risk Assurance

BDO USA, Llp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

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Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking an Assurance Senior in Technology Risk Assurance to help plan IT audit engagements, assess IT risk controls and test ITGCs across client environments. The role includes mentoring IS Assurance Associates and delivering high-quality audit work.

You will apply auditing standards, work with cross-functional teams and communicate results to clients while traveling up to 30% to support engagements nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems required.
• Master’s degree in Information Systems or related advanced degree preferred.
• More than two years IT audit and/or risk and controls experience required.
• More than one year of supervisory experience required.
• CISA, CPA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP and/or CFE certification strongly preferred.
• Proficient with PCAOB and AICPA audit standards.
• Experience with third-party attestation (SOC) reviews/testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan IT audits and assess client IT environments and risk.
• Design and test IT controls; document results and deficiencies.
• Communicate findings and risk implications to team and client.
• Mentor and guide IS Assurance Associates on engagements.
• Travel up to 30% as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Auditing knowledge

Professional skepticism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/CS/IS

Master's degree in IS or related advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary:

The Assurance Senior, Technology Risk Assurance is responsible for assisting in the planning of the IT audit engagement and executing the IT risk assessment and control evaluation to determine impact of controls on financial audit procedures. In this role, the Assurance Senior, Technology Risk Assurance will be charged with designing and executing procedures to understand and test the client IT environment and related IT general controls (ITGCs) including, but not limited to, IT system logical access, change management, and IT operational controls, as well as testing business process controls, key reports, and information produced by entity (IPE) for various client industry environments. Additionally, the Assurance Senior, Technology Risk Assurance will be responsible for providing training, mentoring and technical guidance to IS Assurance Associates.

Job Duties:

Risk and Controls Focus

• Applies knowledge and understanding of IT risks and controls by:
  • Understanding and documenting client environments and the impact that IT has on related audit risks
  • Identifying controls that help mitigate the risks associated with IT in relation to the client environment
  • Obtaining and documenting an understanding of the client control environment, designing test procedures, conducting, and documenting tests of controls
  • Documenting results of procedures, as well as deficiencies, and assessing the impact of these procedures on the overall financial reporting control environment
  • Reading and reviewing client information and control documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information, and ensuring that all supporting information is documented in the workpapers, and appropriate testing is performed
  • Identifying complex issues and bringing them to the attention of the team and management where necessary for resolution
  • Communicating to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with client personnel and management

Professional Competence

• Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by:
  • Applying knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of professional skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals
  • Applying auditing standards and methodology to various client situations
  • Identifying complex issues, including deviations, and working through complex situations collaboratively with the team and client, seeking the counsel of BDO technical experts as needed
  • Applying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and providing counsel to the members of the audit team
  • Preparing and communicating results of procedures to the client

Other

• Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:
  • Planning and executing IT audits, including obtaining an understanding of the IT environment, risk and controls, and designing and executing procedures to evaluate them
  • Building a knowledge base by reading and understanding methodology, relevant standards, and regulations
  • Reading and reviewing clients' information and documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and ensuring that all supporting information is documented in the workpapers and through appropriate testing
  • Applying BDO methodology, industry standards and guidance, and new pronouncements to client situations

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Establishes deadlines and executes procedures and oversight to meet set deadlines
• Sets the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivering on commitments made to team members and clients
• Reviews work performed by associate staff, provides feedback, and detail-reviews all procedures performed
• Teaches/coaches associate team members to provide on-the-job learning
• Tracks status, schedule, and budget for reporting to the team and the client

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems, required
• Master's degree in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred

Experience:

• More than two (2) years of IT audit and/or related risk and controls experience, required
• More than one (1) years of supervisory experience, required
• Public accounting experience, highly desired
• Proficient with PCAOB and AICPA audit standards, required
• Performing audit test of design, implementation and operating effectiveness procedures for public companies preferred
• Experience with performing review of and testing around third-party attestation (SOC) reports, preferred

License/Certifications:

• CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP and/or CFE certification, strongly preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, required
• Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
• Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
• Ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
• Successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Advanced knowledge of internal controls
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $85,000 - $125,000
Illinois Range: $78,000 - $87,000
Massachusetts Range: $90,000 - $95,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $115,000

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.

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