IT Risk Associate Director

Riveron

. Lead day-to-day consulting engagements for Riveron’s IT Risk Advisory group .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $139,000 - $224,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT Risk Management, IT General Controls assessments, and compliance with regulatory frameworks such as SOX and NIST. Proven ability to lead consulting engagements, develop client relationships, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

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IT Risk ManagementIT General Controls AssessmentsCISA CertificationSOX ComplianceCybersecurity Principles

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Hard Skills

IT AuditingControl Process FlowsRisk/Control MatricesTesting StrategiesData AnalysisChange ManagementAccess ManagementSystem OperationsData IntegrityCOSO Standards

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingMentoringTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

CISACISSPCISMCGEITCIPP

Industry Keywords

IT Risk AdvisoryRegulatory FrameworksCybersecurity Risk AssessmentsOperational RolesPublic Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day consulting engagements for Riveron’s IT Risk Advisory group
Understand clients’ business objectives, IT environments, and regulatory and risk management landscapes
Lead IT General Controls assessments, SOX IT compliance projects, ERP/application control reviews, and cybersecurity risk assessments
Identify technology risks and evaluate their impact on business and financial reporting
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls covering access management, change management, system operations, and data integrity
Obtain and analyze system-generated data, configurations, and logs to evaluate control environments and identify gaps
Develop IT control process flows, risk/control matrices, and testing strategies
Apply COSO, COBIT, and ISO auditing standards and related control techniques
Manage project plans, priorities, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and status reporting
Review and direct the work of Staff and Senior Consultants
Communicate with clients about expectations and project status
Deliver oral and written presentations recommending improvements or reporting operational and financial deficiencies to executive leadership
Monitor emerging risk areas, IT trends, and control techniques
Strengthen industry contacts and establish long-term client relationships
Mentor staff and senior consultants

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 valued but not required
Minimum 8 years working as an IT auditor or IT risk advisor for a public accounting firm, or in operational roles focused on information technology compliance
Experience performing internal or external IT audits
Knowledge of IT risk management, general and application controls, cybersecurity principles, and regulatory frameworks such as SOX, NIST, or ISO
Ability to develop and maintain client relationships
Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences and create compelling stories from data
Ability to identify problems and solutions
Ability to participate in community service, training, recruiting, and firm events
Ability and willingness to travel as required based on client location
Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off (PTO)
Flexibility
Progressive benefits
Mentorship and growth opportunities
Meaningful work supporting well-being in and out of the office