IT Audit Assurance - Senior Associate

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. The firm helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through assurance services, advisory, and tax solutions. With offices nationwide, CohnReznick serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

About the role

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Associate to join the IT Audit team in our National Assurance practice. This position is considered remote, meaning job duties do not require proximity to a CohnReznick office location. However, remote employees may be required to attend a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

This role will support our IT Audit Group, focusing on conducting SOC1 and SOC2 audits for third-party service providers, as well as internal control assessments and attestations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, scoping, execution, and reporting of a portfolio of IT audits supporting the firm’s public and private company external financial statement audits and SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements.
• Lead SOC readiness assessments to identify control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement, provide recommendations for corrective action, draft related observations for client leadership, and conduct follow-up remediation activities.
• Proactively communicate status to the IT Assurance lead Partner and work in an integrated manner with leadership of the firm and Audit Partners on Public Company audits.
• Build solid relationships with clients, develop awareness of Firm services, and communicate in an organized and knowledgeable manner.
• Supervise, guide, and coach activities of other department staff with varying skillsets.
• Demonstrate effective planning, coordination, time management, and organization skills.
• Prioritize and complete assignments on time and within budget while remaining agile and adaptable.
• Perform thorough review of work papers to ensure procedures are completed, conclusions are supported, and firm’s quality control procedures are adhered to.
• Contribute technical expertise to engagements and support the learning and development growth of the team.
• Demonstrate knowledge in ITGCs, IT application controls, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), CyberSecurity, regulatory frameworks, and IT infrastructure including databases, networks, and operating systems.
• Proficiency in data analytics using CAAT tools and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and JDE security is a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Computer Science/Information Systems; Master’s degree a plus.
• Active CISA certification or working toward a CISA.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Prior experience managing several engagements simultaneously with competing deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft products.
• Ability to travel and work overtime when necessary.

Benefits

At CohnReznick, we believe in balancing work with everyday life and making time for enjoyment and fun. Our Total Rewards package includes:

• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Flexible work environment.
• Expanded and inclusive parental benefits.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Discretionary performance bonus.

Pay

In New York City, the salary range for an Assurance Senior Associate is $85,000.00 to $140,000.00.