Technology Risk Consulting Associate - Summer 2027

rsm; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking a Technology Risk Consultant to join its Risk Consulting and TRC team. You will help clients strengthen IT controls, governance, and risk management in alignment with business objectives.

This role involves travel to client locations, collaboration with accounting and information systems teams, and contributing to SOX, SOC, and IT controls testing.

We value strong communication, project management, and integrity; CPA/CISA/CIA certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing at least a BA/BS degree, expected completion by Dec 2026 or Jun 2027.
• CPA, CISA, or CIA certification preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication; travel to client locations may be required.
• Excellent multi-tasking and project management; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and optimizing IT controls for client engagements.
• Support SOX and SOC engagements and IT controls testing.
• Engage with client leadership on risk strategies and control improvement.
• Prepare internal control documentation to support engagements.
• Collaborate with accounting and information systems teams across client projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS degree (pursuing)

CPA/CISA/CIA certification (preferred)

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.

RSM has exceptional career opportunities available for a Technology Risk Consultant (TRC). Our TRC associates are those seeking career growth and accelerated professional opportunities for an exciting, growing consulting practice. They are professionals who appreciate the ability to aggressively pursue their career goals while being provided the opportunity to experience a rewarding work-life balance.

Our clients depend upon effective risk management, internal audit, and governance of enterprise information technology in order to achieve their business objectives. RSM's Risk Consulting and TRC team serves middle marketing leaders globally aspiring to help transform their technology risk management and assurance capabilities to be aligned to the key risks and strategies of their organization.

TRC professionals utilize their background in accounting, business and Information Technology to provide, including:

• Understanding clients' needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees and company values
• Assist clients on the design and optimization of controls utilizing a general knowledge of business processes, accounting, and information technologies.
• Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications, and draw the appropriate conclusions to best advise our clients
• Assist in creating internal control documentation to support client engagements
• Engage with client leadership on strategies to anticipate emerging technology risks

Examples of commonly performed TRC projects include:

• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)/regulatory and compliance engagements for application and IT controls
• System and Controls (SOC) reporting and other controls opinion services
• Information Technology controls testing in support of financial statement audits
• Technical IT controls review
• Internal audits over ERP systems, IT security, and other IT systems

To learn more about "a day in the life of a Risk Consultant" check out this video !

Qualifications:

• Pursuin g at least a B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university, expected completion of degree by December 202 6 or June 202 7

There are 2 different types of individuals that we look to hire into this team:

• Major in Accounting and/or related degrees
• Major in Information Systems and/or related degrees
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Travel to assigned client locations may be required . Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and professionalism
• Certification or working towards certification as a CPA, CISA, or CIA, preferred not required

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 observations; 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] .

RSM does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who require sponsorship n