Technology Risk Consulting Associate - Summer 2027

RSM US LLP•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$66,000 - $78,750

About The Position

RSM is hiring a Technology Risk Consulting Associate for its Risk Consulting practice. The role supports clients in managing technology risk and strengthening internal audit and governance of enterprise information technology. Associates use knowledge of accounting, business, and information technology to understand clients’ needs, businesses, industries, accounting and control systems, employees, and company values. The position assists clients with designing and optimizing controls, identifying control deficiencies and evaluating their risk implications, preparing internal control documentation, and engaging with client leadership on strategies for emerging technology risks. Project work may include Sarbanes-Oxley and regulatory compliance engagements, System and Organization Controls reporting and other controls opinion services, IT controls testing for financial statement audits, technical IT controls reviews, and internal audits of ERP systems, IT security, and other IT systems. Travel to assigned client locations may be required. This opportunity is intended for candidates pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting, information systems, or a related field. RSM describes its compensation package as competitive and offers schedule flexibility to help employees balance personal demands while serving clients.

Requirements

Pursuing at least a B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
Major in accounting or a related degree, or major in information systems or a related degree.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong multitasking and project management skills.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
High degree of integrity and professionalism.
Must have access to and be able to arrange reliable transportation to assigned client locations if travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
Certification or working toward certification as a CPA, CISA, or CIA.

Responsibilities

Understand clients’ needs and expectations, businesses and industries, accounting and control systems, employees, and company values.
Assist clients with the design and optimization of controls using general knowledge of business processes, accounting, and information technology.
Identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications, and draw conclusions to advise clients.
Assist in creating internal control documentation for client engagements.
Engage with client leadership on strategies to anticipate emerging technology risks.
Perform project work such as SOX and regulatory compliance engagements, SOC reporting and other controls opinion services, IT controls testing, technical IT controls reviews, and internal audits of ERP systems, IT security, and other IT systems.
Travel to assigned client locations when required.