Technology Risk Consulting Associate - Summer 2027

rsm; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking a Technology Risk Consultant Associate to join its Risk Consulting team. You will analyze IT controls, assist with risk assessments, and support assurance services for middle-market clients.

Ideal candidates will have a BA/BS degree, majors in Accounting or Information Systems, strong communication and teamwork skills, and willingness to travel to client sites. A CPA/CISA/CIA path is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing at least a BA/BS degree from an accredited university.
• Majors in Accounting and/or Information Systems preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Travel to assigned client locations may be required; reliable transportation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team; high integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and optimization of internal IT controls.
• Support SOX/regulatory and IT controls engagements.
• Contribute to system and controls testing for audit support.
• Engage client leadership on strategies to manage technology risk.
• Prepare internal control documentation and workflow artifacts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Project management

Team player

Integrity & professionalism

Education

BA/BS degree

Accounting

Information Systems

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.

RISK CONSULTING TECHNOLOGY RISK CONSULTING ASSOCIATE

Position Description

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

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 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] .

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