Senior IT Controls & GRC Associate | SOC & SOX Focus

Weaver; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Flexible scheduled time off

Sick and safe leave

Job summary

Weaver, a national accounting and advisory firm, seeks a Senior Associate for its Governance, Risk, and Compliance practice in New York. You will oversee IT controls and assurance work across SOC 1/2 engagements and SOX readiness, coordinating with technology, finance, and internal Audit teams.

The role emphasizes risk evaluation, control testing, and client deliverables, with mentorship and growth opportunities in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, MIS, CS, or related field.
• 2+ years of professional services or similar field.
• Working knowledge of SOC reporting concepts and attestation standards.
• Understanding of SOX 404 and IT risk effects on financial reporting.
• Ability to connect IT controls to business, reporting, and security objectives.
• Experience supervising junior team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 1/2 examinations, including planning and testing.
• Perform IT SOX work on IT general controls and reports.
• Develop and maintain risk and control matrices (RCMs) during planning.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness across IT domains.
• Develop process narratives, system descriptions, and test plans.
• Identify exceptions and communicate practical recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / MIS / CS

Tools

Fieldguide

AuditBoard

Workiva

Drata

Vanta

Job description

Weaver, a national accounting and advisory firm, seeks a Senior Associate for its Governance, Risk, and Compliance practice in New York. You will oversee IT controls and assurance work across SOC 1/2 engagements and SOX readiness, coordinating with technology, finance, and internal Audit teams.

The role emphasizes risk evaluation, control testing, and client deliverables, with mentorship and growth opportunities in a collaborative culture.