Senior IT Risk & Controls Auditor

BDO USA, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP in Chicago seeks an Assurance Senior, Technology Risk Assurance to plan IT audit engagements and evaluate IT controls affecting financial audits. You will design procedures to test IT environments, test ITGCs, and review controls around access, change management and operations, while guiding junior staff.

The role emphasizes professional standards, mentoring, and collaboration with clients to strengthen controls and risk management in diverse industry contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems is required.
• Master's degree in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree preferred.
• More than two years IT audit and/or related risk and controls experience.
• More than one year of supervisory experience.
• Public accounting experience highly desired.
• Proficient with PCAOB and AICPA audit standards.
• Experience with SOC reports testing preferred.
• CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP and/or CFE certification strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of IT risks and controls by understanding client environments and impact on audit risks.
• Identify controls to mitigate IT risks in client environments.
• Document understanding of control environments and design test procedures.
• Test controls and document results, including deficiencies and impact on financial reporting.
• Communicate findings to improve processes and strengthen controls.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and provide guidance to team.

Skills

IT audit

Risk assessment

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

BDO USA, LLP in Chicago seeks an Assurance Senior, Technology Risk Assurance to plan IT audit engagements and evaluate IT controls affecting financial audits. You will design procedures to test IT environments, test ITGCs, and review controls around access, change management and operations, while guiding junior staff.

The role emphasizes professional standards, mentoring, and collaboration with clients to strengthen controls and risk management in diverse industry contexts.