IT Risk Advisory Senior Associate

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey.

As a result of continued growth, Cherry Bekaert’s Risk Advisory Services team is seeking an IT Senior Associate who is passionate about helping organizations navigate technology risk while enabling business growth. You will work with organizations to evaluate not only the effectiveness of their IT controls and risk management programs, but also the technology infrastructure that supports business operations and growth. Successful candidates understand how core infrastructure components, including networks, servers, cloud platforms, databases, identity and access management, and enterprise applications, scale alongside evolving business needs. Given the client-facing nature of this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership capabilities while building trusted relationships with key decision makers as you deliver value across a broad scope of projects, including but not limited to:

• IT Risk Assessment

• IT General Controls (ITGCs)

• Internal Audit

• SOX Compliance

• IT Governance

• Cybersecurity Risk Management

• Technology Infrastructure Review & Roadmapping

• Control Design and Optimization

As an IT Risk Advisory Senior Associate, you will:

• Perform IT risk assessments that identify technology, operational, cybersecurity, and compliance risks and translate findings into practical recommendations

• Execute IT internal audits and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated controls, application controls, and business process controls

• Support SOX readiness and SOX 404 compliance initiatives, including access management, change management, computer operations, system development lifecycle controls, and risk and control matrices

• Evaluate IT governance structures, policies, third-party risk practices, and controls using frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, and NIST

• Assess cybersecurity governance and risks associated with cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, automation, business continuity, disaster recovery, and other emerging technologies

• Lead client walkthroughs, interviews, meetings, and status discussions while managing engagement timelines, budgets, communications, and reporting deliverables

• Assess technology infrastructure, enterprise applications, and supporting control environments to advise organizations on how they can scale systems, processes, and risk management practices to support business growth, operational resilience, and strategic objectives

• Build trusted client relationships, support engagement planning and quality reviews, and mentor associates and interns

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field

• Minimum of 3+ years of demonstrated experience in IT audit, IT risk, internal audit, SOX compliance, information security, or IT risk advisory

• Experience evaluating IT General Controls, automated controls, and business process controls, supported by a strong understanding of risk management and internal control concepts

• Understanding of core technology infrastructure concepts, including networks, cloud environments, databases, operating systems, and enterprise applications, and how these technologies support scalability, operational efficiency, and business growth

• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a client-service environment

• Ability to travel as need to support client engagements, not expected to exceed 25%

Additional, preferred qualifications:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credential, or progress toward one of these certifications

• Experience with SOX 404 compliance, IT risk assessments, internal audit, cybersecurity risk assessments, COSO, COBIT, or enterprise resource planning environments such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics

• Experience evaluating IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, ERP environments, or technology-enabled business transformations, including considerations related to growth, system scalability, and organizational change

• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance platforms, data analytics, or automation tools

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:

$86,100 - $126,500

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ 

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. 

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.   

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. 

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