Remote Senior Associate - IT Advisory

Summary

The job is for a Senior Associate in IT SOX team at CNM LLP in Irvine, CA. The role involves conducting current state IT governance assessments, participating in service line development, improving technical skills, completing assigned IT general and application controls, and demonstrating clear communication skills. The candidate should have a BA/BS degree in related fields, 2.5 years of IT Audit experience, and qualifications for CIA and CISA certifications.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering or related experience
• Minimum 2 1/2 years IT Audit in professional services, Big 4 or mid tier firm
• Experience with IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and/or COSO
• Desire to pursue CIA and or CISA (we compensate and reward for attaining these certifications)
• Able to navigate various industry research tools (CCH, IIA, PCAOB, AICPA)
• Able to think critically and maintain logical thought processes
• Excellent documentation and written skills which will be essential to documentation of test plan materials

Responsibilities

• Conduct current state IT governance and security assessments through data analysis, interviews, and the thoughtful documentation of observations and recommendations for process and technology improvements
• Participate in the growth of our ITS service line development and roll out of new service capabilities including IT security, business continuity and ERP related governance, risk and compliance service offerings
• Actively improve technical and project management skills through on-the-job feedback, performance evaluations, mentoring others and participating in firm-sponsored formal training programs (monthly CPE and Subject Matter Expert training)
• Pursue learning opportunities and develop into a subject matter professional in one or more IT domains
• Complete assigned IT general and application controls on 3-4 project teams, within the given budget with minimal supervision by: creating system narratives, identifying key controls, and concluding on design and operating effectiveness of key controls
• Demonstrate clear and concise writing, and verbal skills to communicate complex issues in simple terms to clients and team members
• Produce quality deliverables evidenced through the need for minimal review time and accurate review notes
• Respond to client needs and balance competing priorities with minimal client disruptions, while maintaining project progress

Benefits

• 40-hour work week
• Training events to ensure CPE compliance
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• 401(k) match
• PTO: 15 days accrued per year
• Company paid holidays, including company shutdown the week between Christmas and New Years
• 3 wellness days
• Various opportunities for peer engagement: quarterly huddles, happy hours, summer and a holiday party
• Monthly mobile reimbursement
• Reimbursement allowances: flex, technology, and health and wellness
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Base Pay $95,000 - $115,000
• Overtime bonus and Performance bonus in addition to the base pay