Technology Risk Assurance - Senior - Central Region

EY • Atlanta, GA

3d • $87,800 - $182,800

About The Position

EY’s Technology Risk Assurance team provides technology assessments and attestation services that support audit quality and confidence in the adoption and implementation of emerging technology. The team assesses technology risks, identifies gaps, mitigates audit risk, and helps enhance technology-related investments in support of financial statement audits, audits of internal controls over financial reporting, System and Organization Controls Reporting, and other attestation services.

The role provides clients with a candid, reliable overview of their risk landscape. As a fieldwork leader, you will help clients use information systems, resources, and controls effectively to maximize efficiency and minimize risk. You will work with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems that facilitate business internal-control processes, and assist clients and Risk Assurance colleagues with IT control and security engagements.

The position is available in Chicago, Cleveland, St. Louis, Charlotte, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, and Tampa. Travel and work beyond standard hours may be necessary. The listed base salary range for these locations, included among “all other offices locations in the US,” is $87,800 to $160,900; individual salaries depend on factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• At least 2 years of experience as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser at a public accounting firm, professional services firm, or within industry.
• Experience applying relevant technical knowledge in at least one of the following: financial statement audits; internal or operational audits; Service Organization Controls Reporting engagements; or ERP security and control reviews involving Oracle, SAP, or PeopleSoft.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work beyond standard hours when necessary.
• Reliable transportation to and from the EY office and client sites.
• Driver’s license is strongly recommended because rideshare and public transportation may not be available in all locations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline.
• CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CBCP, CIA, CIPP, or CGEIT certification is desired. Non-certified hires must become certified to be eligible for promotion to Manager.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engagement team members to plan engagements and develop work-program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents.
• Document business processes that depend on information technology.
• Direct the daily progress of fieldwork, inform supervisors of engagement status, and manage staff performance.
• Apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems.
• Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry trends to identify engagement and client-service issues, and communicate them to engagement teams and client management through written correspondence and verbal presentations.
• Apply project management skills, encourage teamwork and responsibility among engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to improve deliverables and services.
• Work with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems supporting business internal-control processes.
• Assist clients and other Risk Assurance professionals in IT control and security engagements.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage.
• Pension and 401(k) plans.
• Paid time off options, including flexible vacation, designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior