Data-Driven Risk & Controls Advisory Associate

KPMG Financial Reporting View (FRV); McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG is seeking an Advisory Associate to join our Advisory practice in a role that emphasizes risk assessment, data-driven insights, and collaborative problem solving across client engagements. The position involves testing controls, analyzing processes, and delivering clear findings to leadership.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical and communication skills with the ability to work across office sites and with client teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Business Administration or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
• GPA of 3.0 or above at time of application or recently completed
• Eligible for or possess a U.S. Government Security clearance
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility; professional demeanor and collaborative leadership
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel emphasized) and AI; quick to learn KPMG tools/applications
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Identify internal controls within business processes and conduct cyclical testing
• Perform analytical reviews of client processes and IT systems
• Work on teams providing data-driven solutions to risk factors and improvement opportunities
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis related to fraud, forensics, insider threat and supply chain risk issues
• Collect information via client interviews, system queries and research
• Use data analytic tools to visualize results and derive insights
• Contribute to the design and analysis of reports for team and client leadership

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Education

Accounting / Finance / Information Systems

GPA 3.0+

Tools

Excel

AI tools

Job description

KPMG is seeking an Advisory Associate to join our Advisory practice in a role that emphasizes risk assessment, data-driven insights, and collaborative problem solving across client engagements. The position involves testing controls, analyzing processes, and delivering clear findings to leadership.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical and communication skills with the ability to work across office sites and with client teams.