Director, Technology Risk & Cybersecurity Strategy

RSM US LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 127,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP, a leading provider of professional services to the middle market, seeks a Director in Risk Consulting to guide technology risk management, governance, and controls for complex client environments.

You will lead client engagements, mentor teams, and develop business opportunities while balancing profitability and risk. The role emphasizes strong relationships with senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, MIS, CS, or related discipline.
• Ten years of experience in information technology risk management, internal audit, public accounting, and/or consulting.
• One or more professional certifications required, such as: CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIPP.

Responsibilities

• Advise client leadership on design, enhancement, and optimization of technology and business process controls.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on technology risk management, governance, compliance, and emerging technology risks.
• Lead teams in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of information technology controls and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee IT-related support for financial statement audits, SOX compliance programs, and internal audit engagements.
• Lead the evaluation and testing of automated application controls and technology-enabled business processes across ERP platforms and software applications.
• Direct SOC attestation and other third-party assurance engagements.
• Lead cybersecurity risk management consulting and assessment engagements.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new client opportunities through relationship development and market-facing activities.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of client engagements with profitability, quality, and risk management.
• Provide leadership on proposals, client pursuits, and strategic internal initiatives.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing professionals while fostering an inclusive team environment.

Skills

IT risk management

Internal audit

Public accounting

Consulting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, MIS, CS, or related discipline

CPA

CISA

CISSP

CISM

CIPP

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

PeopleSoft

Job description

RSM US LLP, a leading provider of professional services to the middle market, seeks a Director in Risk Consulting to guide technology risk management, governance, and controls for complex client environments.

You will lead client engagements, mentor teams, and develop business opportunities while balancing profitability and risk. The role emphasizes strong relationships with senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration.