CliftonLarsonAllen

Controls Consultant Senior

CliftonLarsonAllen$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in IT governance, risk, and compliance.
  • Experience in risk-based IT internal audits and control assessments preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required.
  • Industry recognized certification such as CISA, CISSP, or equivalent required.
  • Preferred knowledge of frameworks like COBIT, NIST, CSF, and ITIL.

Responsibilities

  • Independently lead and execute cybersecurity services such as risk assessments and controls-based assessments.
  • Perform technical reviews for control engagements and conduct readiness exercises.
  • Develop and implement internal control policies and procedures.
  • Write and deliver timely client reports and conduct interviews to gather insights.
  • Assist managers with client relationships and contribute to business development activities.
  • Train and delegate responsibilities to Associates and Interns, providing guidance on complex engagements.
  • Lead department meetings and take charge of specific client engagements as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401k retirement plan options.
  • Support for physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
Full Job Description
CLA is looking for a Controls Consultant Senior. This role is responsible for assessing the security of clients' networks, systems, applications, and people. They are responsible for evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of the client's IT environment to improve controls and safeguard data. They proactively work with their team to identify potential areas where solutions could enhance the firm's delivery of services and products. They are also responsible for the examination and evaluation of the organization's IT operational and application processes and controls.

Essential Job Functions
  • Independently lead and execute Cybersecurity services, including GCR, FAS, risk assessments, controls-based assessments, and OISA or equivalent consulting services.
  • Perform technical reviews for controls engagements and lead BCP/DR/IR table-top exercises.
  • Actively develop and implement internal control policies and procedures.
  • Write and deliver on time reports for clients and conduct client interviews to understand processes and controls and present observations.
  • Assist managers and directors with client relationships, practice management, and business development activities.
  • Lead, train, and delegate work to Associates and Interns.
  • Provide guidance to Associates during complex engagements and conduct technical reviews of Associate workpapers.
  • Take client In-Charge role as assigned.
  • Lead department meetings as necessary.


Requirements

Experience
  • 3 years of relevant experience required.
  • Experience working within an internal audit or IT governance, risk and compliance function as an internal employee or as part of a professional services firm preferred.
  • Experience leading and executing risk-based IT focused internal audits, risk and control assessments, leveraging IT governance and control frameworks (COBIT, NIST, CSF, ITL etc.) preferred.


Education
  • Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Assurance or related field preferred.


Certifications / Licenses
  • One industry recognized certification required, such as:
  • CISA or equivalent (GSEC, ECSA, SSCP)
  • CompTIA certs - like Security +
  • Privacy Certifications (CDPSE)
  • CISSP or equivalent (CISM)
  • CRISC

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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About CliftonLarsonAllen

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, and advisory services to clients in a variety of industries. The firm was formed in 2012 through the merger of Clifton Gunderson and LarsonAllen, and has since grown to become one of the largest accounting firms in the United States. CLA has over 6,000 employees and serves clients in all 50 states. The firm is committed to providing exceptional service to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
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6,000 employees
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Founded
1960

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