Riveron

Risk Advisory - IT Risk Associate Director

Riveron • $125K — $150K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or related field
  • Relevant certification preferred (CISA, CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, or CIPP); CPA valued but not required
  • Minimum 8 years in IT audit or risk advisory, focusing on IT compliance
  • Demonstrated knowledge of IT risk management and cybersecurity principles
  • Strong problem-solving and client relationship skills
  • Excellent communication abilities with diverse audiences
  • Willingness to travel as required based on client needs

Responsibilities

  • Lead IT risk advisory projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives
  • Conduct IT General Controls assessments and SOX IT compliance reviews
  • Identify technology risks using knowledge of industry systems and infrastructure
  • Assess the effectiveness of IT controls in key areas
  • Analyze data to evaluate control environments and identify gaps
  • Develop IT control process flows and testing strategies
  • Coordinate project activities and monitor progress for timely delivery
  • Mentor and review the work of Staff and Senior Consultants
  • Communicate project status extensively with clients and executive leadership
  • Present findings and recommendations at project conclusion
  • Stay informed on emerging risks and trends in IT

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Progressive benefits package
  • Opportunities for mentorship and career growth
  • Support for community service and internal initiatives
  • Inclusive culture promoting collaboration and diversity
Full Job Description
The Associate Director position for Riveron's IT Risk Advisory group will be the day-to-day lead for consulting engagements working collaboratively with senior team members who provide guidance, coaching, and direction. Associate Directors are expected to conduct the majority of day-to-day project management activities on all of their engagements, including project plan development, reviewing staff work for quality, status updates to clients and internal management, and mentoring of staff and senior consultants.

Who You Are:
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or another relevant field
  • Relevant certification preferred, such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, or CIPP; CPA or is also valued but not required
  • Minimum 8 years working as IT auditor or IT risk advisor for a public accounting firm, or other operational roles with a focus on information technology compliance. Experience should include performing internal or external IT audits
  • Demonstrated knowledge of IT risk management, general and application controls, cybersecurity principles, and regulatory frameworks such as SOX, NIST, or ISO
  • You have a passion for developing and maintaining client relationships
  • You get the job done and have fun doing it
  • You communicate skillfully with a variety of audiences and can create compelling stories from data
  • You thrive in an ever-changing, dynamic work environment
  • You readily identify problems and instinctively look for solutions
  • You enjoy participating in internal and external company initiatives such as community service, training, recruiting, and firm events
  • You have the ability and desire to travel as required based on client location


What You'll Do:
  • Gain an understanding of the assigned clients' business objectives, IT environment, and applicable regulatory and risk management landscape
  • Lead projects in the areas of IT General Controls (ITGC) assessments, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT compliance, ERP/application control reviews, and cybersecurity risk assessments
  • Leverage knowledge of industry-specific systems, applications, and infrastructure to identify technology risks and evaluate their impact on business and financial reporting
  • Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls related to access management, change management, system operations, and data integrity
  • Obtain and analyze system-generated data, configurations, and logs as a basis for evaluating control environments and identifying gaps
  • Demonstrate proficiency in developing IT control process flows, risk/control matrices, and testing strategies for general and automated application controls
  • Maintain the level of technical competency and professional care required for the completion of assignments in accordance with COSO, COBIT, and ISO auditing standards and related control techniques
  • Set priorities, ensuring daily coordination among the project team, and monitor progress against schedules, budgets, project/task deliverables and status reporting
  • Plan, review, and provide direction for the work of Staff and Senior Consultants
  • Communicate extensively with clients to drive expectations and report on the status of ongoing projects
  • Deliver oral and written presentations during and at the conclusion of projects by either recommending improvements or any operational/financial deficiencies to executive leadership
  • Stay abreast of emerging risk areas, IT trends, and related control techniques
  • Strengthen and maintain a network of industry contacts and establish new long-term relationships

About Riveron

Riveron is a financial consulting firm that provides services in the areas of accounting, finance, and operations. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Riveron has additional offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, and Washington D.C. The company serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and retail.
Learn more about Riveron
Size
400 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
2006
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$50 million
* Ladders Estimates

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