Risk Advisory - IT Risk Associate Director
Riveron · Atlanta, United States +10 · 8h ago
In today’s dynamic environment, business leaders face constantly shifting risks. Riveron helps organizations implement leading governance, risk and compliance practices by combining deep expertise with pragmatic partnership, using a hands-on approach to understand the specific needs of the organization and create tailored solutions to address key compliance risks.
Our Risk Advisory services include SOX readiness, managed internal controls testing and monitoring, co-sourced/outsourced internal audit, segregation of duties and access risk review, policy and procedure development, enterprise risk management, and IT and cybersecurity risk assessment.
The Associate Director position for Riveron’s IT Risk Advisory group will be the day-to-day lead for consulting engagements working collaboratively with senior team members who provide guidance, coaching, and direction. Associate Directors are expected to conduct the majority of day-to-day project management activities on all of their engagements, including project plan development, reviewing staff work for quality, status updates to clients and internal management, and mentoring of staff and senior consultants.
Who You Are:
Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or another relevant field
Relevant certification preferred, such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, or CIPP; CPA or is also valued but not required
Minimum 8 years working as IT auditor or IT risk advisor for a public accounting firm, or other operational roles with a focus on information technology compliance. Experience should include performing internal or external IT audits
Demonstrated knowledge of IT risk management, general and application controls, cybersecurity principles, and regulatory frameworks such as SOX, NIST, or ISO
You have a passion for developing and maintaining client relationships
You get the job done and have fun doing it
You communicate skillfully with a variety of audiences and can create compelling stories from data
You thrive in an ever-changing, dynamic work environment
You readily identify problems and instinctively look for solutions
You enjoy participating in internal and external company initiatives such as community service, training, recruiting, and firm events
You have the ability and desire to travel as required based on client location
What You’ll Do:
Gain an understanding of the assigned clients’ business objectives, IT environment, and applicable regulatory and risk management landscape
Lead projects in the areas of IT General Controls (ITGC) assessments, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT compliance, ERP/application control reviews, and cybersecurity risk assessments
Leverage knowledge of industry-specific systems, applications, and infrastructure to identify technology risks and evaluate their impact on business and financial reporting
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls related to access management, change management, system operations, and data integrity
Obtain and analyze system-generated data, configurations, and logs as a basis for evaluating control environments and identifying gaps
Demonstrate proficiency in developing IT control process flows, risk/control matrices, and testing strategies for general and automated application controls
Maintain the level of technical competency and professional care required for the completion of assignments in accordance with COSO, COBIT, and ISO auditing standards and related control techniques
Set priorities, ensuring daily coordination among the project team, and monitor progress against schedules, budgets, project/task deliverables and status reporting
Plan, review, and provide direction for the work of Staff and Senior Consultants
Communicate extensively with clients to drive expectations and report on the status of ongoing projects
Deliver oral and written presentations during and at the conclusion of projects by either recommending improvements or any operational/financial deficiencies to executive leadership
Stay abreast of emerging risk areas, IT trends, and related control techniques
Strengthen and maintain a network of industry contacts and establish new long-term relationships
About Riveron:
At Riveron, we partner with clients—from global multinationals to high-growth private entities—to solve complex finance challenges, guided by our DELTA values: Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client-centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well-being in and out of the office.
Want to stay connected with Riveron? Join our Talent Community to learn more about our growing firm and be considered for future opportunities.
Check us out on social media:
LinkedIn Glassdoor Instagram Facebook
Riveron Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that we are stronger together through our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Full time roles are eligible for a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and PTO. A complete description of all available benefits can be found at Riveron's Benefits page at https://riveron.com/riveron-life/. Contract roles are not eligible for benefits.
Fraud Alert
Please beware of fraudulent schemes or impersonations when going through the job application process. A Riveron employee will never recruit via text or extend unsolicited employment offers. Additionally, a Riveron employee will never ask you to exchange money or purchase anything as part of the recruiting process.