Senior Associate, Information Assurance Services

Aprio; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with Profit Sharing

9+ holidays and discretionary time off

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance & CPA support

Discretionary incentive compensation

Incentive compensation for new client売

Wellness program

Remote and hybrid options

Job summary

Aprio is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Risk Advisory Assurance Services (RaaS) team, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality SOC audit and assurance engagements for clients across diverse industries and global markets.

In this role, you will partner with engagement managers and audit teams to lead audit planning, execute testing of client controls, and provide advisory guidance rooted in leading industry practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of IT Audit for SOC reporting or similar frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MIS, CS or related field.
• Certifications like CPA, CISA, CISM, or CISSP preferred or willing to obtain.
• Strong verbal and written audit documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Commitment to exceptional client service with a consultancy mindset.
• Graduate degree preferred in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements across diverse industries and global organizations.
• Conduct client calls, walkthroughs, and observations to identify improvements.
• Own audit planning activities, including timelines and document requests.
• Review team deliverables for quality and consistency.
• Execute testing of internal controls and review test work.
• Help clients identify control gaps and provide industry guidance.
• Contribute to internal process improvements and firm projects.
• Coordinate with other lead auditors on joint engagements per HIPAA/HITRUST.

Skills

IT audit experience

Strong communication

Consultancy mindset

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MIS, CS or related field

Tools

CPA/CISA/CISM/CISSP certifications

Job description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe.

Job Summary

Aprio is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Risk Advisory Assurance Services (RaaS) Team, where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality SOC audit and assurance engagements for clients across diverse industries and global markets. In this role, you will partner with engagement managers and audit teams to lead audit planning, execute testing of client controls, and provide advisory guidance rooted in leading industry practices. You will bring a consultancy mindset to every engagement, helping clients strengthen their control environments while advancing your own expertise in a collaborative, high-growth practice.

What You'll Gain/ Impact:

• Opportunity to lead client engagements across a diverse, global portfolio spanning multiple industries.
• Hands-on experience with a broad range of audit frameworks and standards, including SOC, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI DSS, and ISO.
• A platform for professional growth, including support for industry certifications and continuous skill development.
• Direct influence over client outcomes through gap identification, advisory guidance, and process improvement recommendations.
• Collaboration across a high-performing team that values innovation, quality, and shared success.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with engagement managers and audit teams to execute client engagements across diverse industries and global organizations.
• Lead client calls, walkthroughs, and observations; identify and communicate process improvement opportunities.
• Take ownership of audit planning activities, including drafting project timelines and document request lists.
• Review team members' drafted client deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Execute testing of clients' internal controls and review team members' testing work products.
• Support clients in identifying control gaps and provide guidance on leading industry practices.
• Contribute to internal process improvement initiatives and firm-wide projects.
• Coordinate with other lead auditors on joint engagements involving multiple audit standards and frameworks, including HIPAA and HITRUST.

Candidate Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in IT Audit for SOC reporting or a similar audit framework (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO), including experience reviewing others' testing and drafted client deliverables.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Management of Information Systems, Computer Security, or a related field.
• One or more industry-relevant certifications, or willingness to obtain, such as CPA, CISA, CISM, and/or CISSP.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and thorough audit documentation.
• Commitment to exceptional client service with a creative problem-solving approach and consultancy mindset.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines.
• Self-starter who engages effectively with various levels of client and firm leadershipCommitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Preferred: Graduate degree in Accounting, Management of Information Systems, Computer Security, Audit, or a related field.

$94,000 - $153,000 a year

The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.

The application window is anticipated to close on November 16, 2026 and may be extended as needed.

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s in it for you:

• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team:Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.