IT Risk Senior Associate (SOX & Internal Audit)

Grant Thornton (US); Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) is seeking an IT Risk Senior Associate to help clients understand and address IT risk, internal controls, and SOX compliance. You will work with cross‑functional teams to design, test, and report on control effectiveness while growing your expertise in IT risk management.

The role emphasizes collaboration across advisory teams, client service excellence, and delivering high‑impact risk solutions. Hybrid work with in‑person days is expected, and travel is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, finance, IT, MIS, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a professional services firm or internal audit
• Certifications preferred: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA
• Understanding of IT risk management and cybersecurity standards (COBIT, NIST CSF)
• Experience assessing IT risk controls, SOX, ERP configurations
• Experience with ERP/IT controls across SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards
• Familiarity with GRC/IAM and OS/DB/Network tech areas
• Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills
• Willingness to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in client engagements from start to completion, focusing on IT internal audit and control assessments
• Test IT control design and operating effectiveness for SOX and other compliance requirements
• Understand clients’ industry and IT environments to tailor risk assessments
• Collaborate across Grant Thornton service lines to deliver integrated solutions
• Deliver services per project leadership and client expectations
• Manage multiple engagements in a growing team, meeting performance metrics
• Communicate findings clearly and support client improvements

Skills

Client service

Communication

Analytical

Project management

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, MIS, or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

PeopleSoft

JD Edwards

SAP ECC

S/4 HANA

GRC

IAM

ACL

Idea

QlikView

QlikSense

Tableau

Spotfire

Job description

Job Description

As an IT Risk Senior Associate, you will get the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients’ business needs by helping them understand their business risks and assist in addressing risk in both proactive and responsive contexts for the Risk, Compliance & Controls Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with teams to execute and report on risk management, internal control and internal audit engagements that develop, assess, or improve the design and operating effectiveness of IT risk management and internal control activities. From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Risk team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Actively participate in client engagements from start to completion, with a focus on executing and reporting on assigned project tasks that include co-sourced and outsourced IT internal audit, IT internal control assessments, IT risk management program assessments, tests of IT control design and operating effectiveness for Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) and other compliance requirements, and helping clients design and implement IT controls
• Obtain an understanding of clients’ industry, objectives, strategy, operations, processes, IT systems, and controls
• Execute IT control design and operating effectiveness test procedures based on engagement scope, and client environment risk factors
• Bring an innovative and analytical mindset to help our clients solve business issues and enable more efficient project execution
• Work with the project team and client to deliver services in accordance with project leadership and client expectations
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Advisory Business Lines (ABLs) and with other Grant Thornton Service Lines (e.g., Audit Services and Tax Services)
• Meet or exceed defined performance metrics
• Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field is required
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience with a professional services firm, or part of an internal audit function
• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA license/certification preferred
• Understanding of IT risk management and cybersecurity risk management standards (COBIT, NIST CSF, etc.)
• Experience in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of IT risk management and IT controls (IT general controls, application controls, etc.) for Internal Audit, SOX compliance, or other risk management activities
• Experience assessing configuration and controls of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards) a plus
• Experience assessing configuration and controls of SAP ECC, S/4 HANA, etc. (BASIS and security administration, process controls, etc.) a plus
• Strong understanding of IT general controls, and current focus areas of external financial statement auditors
• Experience assessing GRC and Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions a plus
• Experience assessing at least one (preferably multiple) operating system (OS/400, Windows, UNIX, etc.), database system (Oracle, SQL, etc.), and IT infrastructure / network component (domain controllers, firewalls, routers, intrusion prevention / detection solutions, etc.)
• Experience with ACL, IDEA, QlikView, QlikSense, Tableau, Spotfire, or other analytics and visualization solutions
• Ability to execute multiple engagements and completing priorities in a rapidly growing team environment
• Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Visio and Office Suite applications
• Can travel as needed

The base salary range for this position is between $101,200 to 129,030. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans‑Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career‑growth opportunities and a distinctive cross‑border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About The Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in‑person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well‑being through work‑life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Benefits

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details

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For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employments or continued employment.