IT Assurance Senior Associate

CohnReznick• , NY

2d•$85,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an IT Assurance Senior Associate to join the team in our Technology Practice. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings. YOUR TEAM. This position will support our Technology Practice . CohnReznick’s Technology Practice assists public, private, and investor-backed companies at each stage of their life cycle. This experience allows us to function as key business advisors to our technology clients. What distinguishes us from other firms is our ability to provide solutions to problems our clients face in the constantly changing business environment. You will work on a team with Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners. This team has a passion for what they do and a focus on consistently delivering value to our clients. WHY COHNREZNICK? At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm. We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

Requirements

Possess knowledge in ITGCs, IT application controls, cybersecurity as well as IT infrastructure including databases, networks and operating systems.
Experience working with both applications and infrastructure supporting financial reporting processes.
Comfortable leading interviews with IT personnel to understand and document the design of IT General Controls (ITGCs).
Have designed and executed testing for ITGCs. Key focus on Access Management (with related experience in Privileged Access Management and Identity and Access Management), and Change Management (with knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies)
Possess supervisory skills to supervise, guide and coach activities of other department staff with varying skillsets
Work well independently or on small teams and possess the ability to multi-task to ensure timely completion of work and managing client and manager/partner expectations.
Possess effective planning, coordination, time management, and organization skills.
Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing assignments on time and within budget.
Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organization skills, and ability to be agile and adaptable.
You are comfortable interacting with clients across different levels of seniority.
You are a strong presenter with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
You have excellent documentation and writing skills
2- 4 years of relevant work experience
Must be able to travel, if required and work overtime during busy season
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and/or CPA or working towards it.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience a plus
Bachelor's Degree in computer science or accounting information systems
Experience in IT external audit, IT internal audit, and Technology Risk and / or ITGC assessment for compliance with SOX.
ERP Oracle, SAP, JDE) and Cloud security (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud security) knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

Participates in planning and scoping of IT audits for both SOC engagements and ICFR audits.
Comfortable leading technology walkthroughs in IT general controls and application control
Develops test procedures for execution and prepares relevant documentation
Executes testing of IT general controls and application controls based on internal and industry standards and guidelines.
Problem solves and steps in to complete work to meet critical deadlines.
Conducts root cause analysis, compensating and mitigating controls, and impact analysis.
Communicates engagement status to client and engagement team management.