Business Risk Associate

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

. Participate in IT general controls testing .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeQuincy • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT general controls testing, risk assessments, and internal IT audits, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality client service and effective communication. Proficient in analyzing technical processes and controls related to financial reporting and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IT General Controls TestingRisk AssessmentInternal IT AuditsERP Software ExperienceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentIT General Controls TestingInternal IT AuditsTechnical Process AnalysisChange ManagementData ManagementIncident ResponseVulnerability ManagementBackup and RecoveryFinancial Reporting Analysis

Soft Skills

Client CommunicationProject ManagementTeam CollaborationPresentation SkillsProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ERP SoftwareOracleWindowsSQL ServerUnixMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACISACRMACIA

Industry Keywords

AccountingBusinessManagement Information SystemsFinancial AuditsClient Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracleSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in IT general controls testing
Run internal IT audits of clients' systems
Provide IT support of financial audits
Conduct risk assessments of clients' IT systems
Report test results promptly to the engagement leader
Participate in technical examinations, including defining scope, evaluating controls, conducting tests, reporting, resolving issues, and assessing risks
Assist with risk assessments, examination plans, and other assigned duties
Analyze technical processes and controls, including logical access, change management, development life cycle, data management, backup and recovery, incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and physical environment
Analyze business processes supporting clients' financial reporting information and systems
Participate in client meetings and presentations; identify additional CLA services
Deliver high-quality client service across various industries
Balance assigned work to keep engagements on schedule
Communicate project status and urgent issues to the engagement leader
Provide proposal assistance, client engagement economics, and performance metric reporting as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree is required; combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree
Field of accounting, business, or management information systems is preferred
Additional education in Information Systems preferred
1 year of relevant experience required (prior internship(s) may be acceptable as experience)
Working to obtain CPA, CISA, CRMA, or CIA certification preferred
Experience with ERP, GL, or other accounting software is preferred
Network or database system experience such as Oracle, Windows, SQL Server, Unix, or similar is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office products required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Comprehensive benefit options supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being