Risk Consulting Associate - Business Applications - Summer 2027

RSM US LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking a Consulting Associate to assist with ERP risk, security, controls, and automation services in a client-facing role. The position offers hands-on training across SOX, ERP security, data analytics, and risk mitigation.

The role involves meeting with clients, delivering reports, and applying proprietary and commercial tools for risk assessments within ERP environments. Strong communication and collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in MIS, Accounting, or related field with strong academic record.
• Strong verbal and written abilities and problem solving skills.
• Curious, collaborative, and able to multitask across projects.
• Client-focused with ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients and conducting consulting projects.
• Preparing reports on consulting services performed for clients, delivering reports and recommendations.
• Performing security, segregation of duties, and data analytics assessments using various tools.
• Providing risk reduction recommendations and implementing controls.
• Developing policies and procedures related to information systems controls.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Curious and collaborative

Multi-tasking

Project management

Client focus

Education

B.A./B.S./M.S. in MIS, Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or related

Tools

CISA

CPA

GIAC

SAP

Oracle EBS

Oracle Cloud

Dynamics 365

Workday

ACL

IDEA

Python

R

Hadoop

Tableau

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

• Boston, Charlotte, Chicago only*

The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Automation Services practice assists with various consulting, internal, and external audit clients by bringing in-depth ERP, automation, or data analytics skills where needed to help assess complex security and controls issues.
The practice performs a variety of services including application control and/or security assessments, developing complex data analytics, process mining assessments, building bots, implementing GRC technologies, as well as performing ERP implementation risk reviews. The practice also has unique project management positions client facing to help manage these services.
Position Description
We are currently looking for a Consulting Associate to assist with ERP risk, security, controls and/or automation services. The Consulting Associate will work with a variety of teams of highly experienced experienced in a wide variety of system environments and automation technologies. This will provide an associate hands-on opportunities to learn our services. As a Consulting Associate, you will jump start your career through a comprehensive training and induction period where you will be exposed to many of our risk consulting solutions sets.
This Formal And On The Job Training Includes

• IT general and application controls testing and assessments .
• Sarbanes Oxely (SOX) methodologies
• ERP Security and segregation of duties (SOD) tools and methods
• ERP Implementation Risk services
• Business risk and exposure testing analytics
• Data migration assessments

Examples Of Candidate's Responsibilities Include

• Meeting with clients and conducting consulting projects .
• Preparing reports on consulting services performed for clients, delivering reports where appropriate and discussing results and recommendations with client .
• Performing security, segregation of duties, and data analytics assessments using various proprietary and commercial tools
• Providing risk reduction recommendations and implementing solutions to control weaknesses
• Developing policies and procedures as it relates to information systems controls .

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.A. / B.S./ M.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university in the following field(s): Management Information Systems, Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Accounting Information Systems or other related degrees
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Strong verbal and written abilities
• Strong problem solving skills .
• Curious and collaborative
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills
• Client focused

Advanced Qualifications Or Willingness To Obtain
If you have any of these qualifications or willingness to focus in any of these areas, it’s a plus:

• CISA, CPA, PPM or GIAC certifications
• SAP, Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud, Dynamics 365, or Workday training or certifications
• ACL, IDEA, Python, R, Hadoop, Tableau or other data analytics tools experience

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail].
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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $68,640 - $81,900