Assurance Senior, Technology Risk Assurance

About the Role

The Assurance Senior, Technology Risk Assurance is responsible for assisting in the planning of IT audit engagements and executing IT risk assessments and control evaluations to determine the impact of controls on financial audit procedures.

In this role, you will design and execute procedures to understand and test the client IT environment and related IT general controls (ITGCs), including IT system logical access, change management, and IT operational controls. You will also test business process controls, key reports, and information produced by the entity (IPE) across various client industry environments. Additionally, you will provide training, mentoring, and technical guidance to IS Assurance Associates.

Responsibilities

• Understand and document client environments and the impact of IT on related audit risks.
• Identify controls that mitigate IT-related risks in the client environment.
• Obtain and document an understanding of the client control environment, design test procedures, conduct and document tests of controls, and assess their impact on the financial reporting control environment.
• Read and review client information and control documentation for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all supporting information is documented in workpapers and appropriate testing is performed.
• Identify complex issues and escalate them to the team and management for resolution.
• Communicate with clients to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and increase efficiency.
• Apply knowledge of auditing theory, professional skepticism, and BDO audit manuals to client situations.
• Identify deviations and complex issues, collaborating with the team and client to resolve them, and seeking counsel from BDO technical experts as needed.
• Apply knowledge to determine where testing may be reduced or expanded and provide guidance to the audit team.
• Plan and execute IT audits, including understanding the IT environment, risks, and controls, and designing procedures to evaluate them.
• Build knowledge by understanding methodology, relevant standards, and regulations.
• Apply BDO methodology, industry standards, and new pronouncements to client situations.
• Set deadlines, execute procedures, and provide oversight to meet them.
• Support teamwork by delivering on commitments to team members and clients.
• Review work performed by associate staff, provide feedback, and detail-review all procedures.
• Mentor and coach associate team members through on-the-job learning.
• Track status, schedule, and budget for reporting to the team and client.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems (required).
• Master’s degree in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree (preferred).
• More than two (2) years of IT audit and/or related risk and controls experience (required).
• More than one (1) year of supervisory experience (required).
• Public accounting experience (highly desired).
• Proficient with PCAOB and AICPA audit standards (required).
• Experience performing audit tests of design, implementation, and operating effectiveness procedures for public companies (preferred).
• Experience reviewing and testing third-party attestation (SOC) reports (preferred).
• CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, and/or CFE certification (strongly preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (required).
• Exposure to various industry ERP applications (highly preferred).

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and basic research skills.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to meet project deadlines and focus on details.
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment.
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel.
• Ability to encourage a team environment and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel.
• Ability to act as the primary contact on assigned engagements.
• Successfully interact with professionals at all levels.
• Advanced knowledge of internal controls.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Pay

Individual salaries are determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. The following ranges apply:

• California: $85,000 - $125,000
• Illinois: $78,000 - $87,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $80,000 - $115,000

Benefits

BDO offers a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing participants with beneficial ownership and a stake in the firm’s success.
• Additional benefits subject to eligibility requirements. Learn more about BDO Total Rewards.

About Us

At BDO, we prioritize strong relationships, supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to growth. Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. We provide assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world.