JOB SUMMARYSenior associates are primarily responsible for hands-on project execution. Experienced senior associates have, or are working towards, specialization in one or more service lines and are assigned to projects accordingly. Senior associates are assigned to a specific service delivery principal that is responsible for supervising the associate's career development. Additionally, senior associate's daily activities are closely supervised by the management teams of their assigned projects. Senior associates may supervise associates and/or senior associates when serving as a member of a project management team.
In addition to the hands-on training, Schellman also promotes a continuous learning environment. Team members are encouraged to attend at least one ISO conference and training event every year to stay up to date on data protection requirements and trends.
Essential Functions:- Complying with Schellman's code of ethics and professional conduct, methodologies, policies, and procedures
- Adhering to the professional and regulatory standards relevant to assigned service line specialization(s)
- Promoting Schellman's company culture and exemplifying Schellman's values
- Establishing high quality relationships and rapport with client personnel
- Managing client expectations to ensure expectations are exceeded
- Completing assigned duties in a timely manner and with a high attention to detail
- Collaborating with fellow project team members in a productive and timely manner throughout the life cycle of each project
- Adhering to project schedules and keeping fellow project team members apprised of the progress of assigned tasks
- Escalating issues internally in a proper and timely manner
- Using discretion and decorum in the timing, form, and content of all client communications
- Booking travel reservations in a timely manner and in accordance with Schellman's travel and expense policies and procedures
- Performing the essential functions of other service delivery positions when qualified and called upon to do so
- Attending project kick-off and closing meetings
- Executing assigned testing procedures, performing detailed analysis, reaching conclusions, documenting results in accordance with company standards, and suggesting ideas for improvements, where applicable
- Drafting project deliverables
- Serving as a contact for clients' basic questions regarding an engagement
- Participating in recruiting and candidate interview activities
- Training project team members
- Acclimating newer team members to Schellman
- Contributing to Schellman's practice development efforts
- Developing an expert knowledge of professional and regulatory standards relevant to assigned service line specialization(s)
- Contributing to Schellman's thought leadership (e.g., articles, webinars, public speaking, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Working knowledge of Schellman's services, methodology, and relevant professional standards
- Requisite knowledge of applicable technology and security domains
- High level of attention to detail and quality of work product
- Client service oriented
- Excellent time management, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work on-site or remotely as a valuable contributor to a collaborative team
- Capable of simultaneously managing assigned tasks for multiple projects
- Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Schellman's service delivery applications
- Full understanding and application of ethics, independence and Schellman's values
Education, Work Experience and Certifications- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management, technology, or other relevant subject area, or equivalent years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
- Has completed at least one year of service at Schellman or relevant professional services experience in financial auditing, operational auditing, information systems auditing, internal auditing, information security management or consulting and/or risk consulting
- Professional membership in one (Preferred): ISACA, ISC2, AICPAv
- Actively pursuing or maintains at least one certification relevant to the Schellman's services (i.e., CPA, CISA, CISSP, etc.)
At Schellman, we strive to provide a flexible and balanced environment and therefore offer the opportunity to work remotely, unless otherwise stated in the job requirements. Connecting, collaborating and continuous education are also highly valued and therefore we require some travel annually for our Internal Service Delivery roles, which can include in-person training, team meet-ups, and strategy meetings. Service Delivery team members will also be required to travel based on business and client needs.
