Contract Senior Associate, Privacy

Schellman

23h•Remote

About The Position

Schellman is a Top 50 CPA firm and a leading provider of attestation and compliance services. Our professional services focus on security and privacy audits, assessments, and certifications. Schellman has become one of the largest cybersecurity assessment firms in the United States without providing any traditional accounting services. We are an accredited multi-framework ISO Certification Body for security, privacy, business continuity, and quality; a globally licensed PCI Qualified Security Assessor and a top provider to clients serving the federal DoD space as a leading FedRAMP 3PAO and the first assessment firm authorized as a CMMC C3PAO. Our specialty and expertise remain in providing best in class Cybersecurity and IT Audits and Attestations. Our culture, approach with clients, and dedication to our values has led us to consistently be a Great Places to Work certified company and rated as a Best Firms to Work For by Accounting Today and a Glassdoor Best Places to Work. We deeply appreciate our employees, as shown by our first core value – People Come First. This is demonstrated in our culture, benefits, and how we handle business. Come see what makes Schellman special! JOB SUMMARY Do you ever find yourself wondering where your data goes when you provide it for a transaction or sign up for services online? Ever wonder if you can trust those organizations to safeguard your personal information to prevent identity theft and fraud? If you are looking to build your career in privacy, protect consumer personal information in e-commerce, and are interested in breaking down complex requirements to aid companies and individuals in understanding their rights and obligations, then you’re exactly who Schellman is looking for to join our team. The privacy industry has experienced exponential change and growth over the past decade and only continues to evolve with advancing technologies. Our clients rely on us to help them navigate the patchwork of privacy compliance, with new legislation being passed across the globe on at least a monthly basis. As that legislation commonly crosses multiple industries and jurisdictions, we can perform privacy services for any organization looking to improve their privacy program, whether internal or external. The benefit of being exposed to so many different organizations is that you are constantly building your knowledge base and skill set while keeping up with the latest requirements and industry best practices. Our team is remote, yet extremely collaborative, and works together to utilize their different backgrounds and experience to aid clients in understanding recent legislation and navigating privacy compliance. In addition to the hands-on training, Schellman also promotes a continuous learning environment. Team members are encouraged to attend at least one privacy conference and training event every year to stay up to date on data protection requirements and trends.

Requirements

Familiarity with Schellman’s services, methodology, and relevant professional standards
Requisite knowledge of applicable technology, privacy, 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
Full understanding and application of ethics, independence and Schellman’s values
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management, privacy law, privacy, engineering, technology, or other relevant subject area, or equivalent years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
2+ years of related professional services or large corporate experience in information security auditing, assessment, consulting, compliance, or privacy operations.

Nice To Haves

Focused on Privacy regulation
Professional membership in one (Preferred): IAPP, ISACA, ISC2, AICPA
Maintains (Preferred) CIPP, CIPT, and/or CIPM Certification
Potential to include degrees in privacy law, privacy engineering, etc.

Responsibilities

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
Serving as a contact for clients' basic questions regarding an engagement
Contributing to Schellman's practice development efforts
Developing an expert knowledge of professional and regulatory standards relevant to assigned service line specialization(s)