Governance, Risk, and Compliance Senior Associate or Supervisor (IT)

Weaver; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Flexible scheduled time off

In-house CPE and learning opportunities

Job summary

Weaver, based in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Senior Associate or Supervisor for the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Department. The selected candidate will assist in executing various engagement projects primarily focusing on SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations.

Ideal applicants will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with 4-6+ years of related experience, strong communication skills, and demonstrated ability to manage teams. Attractive health benefits, flexible time off, and professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Understanding of IT general controls and compliance.
• Experience supervising Associates and Senior Associates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with execution of SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations.
• Manage multiple concurrent assignments effectively.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Risk awareness

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

GRC tools (Fieldguide, AuditBoard, etc.)

Job description

About the Role

Weaver is a full‑service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to the world of accounting, which includes creating a diverse, collaborative, and entrepreneurial workplace culture.

Position: Senior Associate or Supervisor – Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Department

Role Overview: The GRC team works with clients to make a more risk‑aware, effective organization that can deliver transformational business change and meet regulatory compliance requirements with a focus on IT functions.

Key Responsibilities

A Supervisor in the attest specialization team is responsible for assisting with the execution of various engagements (primarily SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations) and engagement objectives within assigned areas.

The ideal candidate is a team player who exhibits initiative, accepts responsibility, communicates effectively, and manages multiple concurrent assignments of varying sizes and complexity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• 4‑6+ years of experience in public accounting
• Familiarity with SSAE standards, SOC guides, GAAP, and IIA standards
• Understanding of SOC reporting guidance and Sarbanes‑Oxley Section 404 and the role that IT plays in compliance
• Understanding of IT general controls, applications, system infrastructure, network layer, and security configurations
• Understanding of financial reporting processes including accounts receivable, cash management, revenue recognition, IT departments, loans/claims management
• Experience supervising Associates and Senior Associates

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or further certifications/education in information systems
• CISA or CISSP candidate or certifications; CPA and/or CIA are also beneficial
• Awareness and knowledge of SOC, COBIT, COSO, ISO, NIST and related standards
• Experience with GRC tools including Fieldguide, AuditBoard, wDesk, Drata, Vanta, SecureFrame, Anecdotes or equivalent

Compensation and Benefits

Weaver offers competitive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance) and a 401(k) plan. Additional benefits include flexible scheduled time off, minimum 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days. In‑house CPE and learning opportunities are available through our internal Learning & Development department.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proudly an equal‑opportunity employer.