Experienced Associate | IT Audit | Risk Advisory

CBIZ Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3 years of experience in related field
• Achieve professional certifications relative to area of expertise, must have and preserve required licenses
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Presentation skills mandatory
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing within all levels of an organization, both internally and externally
• Must be able to travel based on client and business need

The Risk & Advisory Services group offers consulting, outsourcing and co-sourcing services to public and private companies of all sizes by providing national caliber expertise combined with highly personalized service. As part of CBIZ, (NYSE: CBZ), one of the top financial services providers in the country, the Risk & Advisory Services group provides internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, cybersecurity, supply chain management, ESG and risk consulting services to leading businesses across North America.

This group is looking for an experienced IT Audit Experienced Associate to work a hybrid schedule in Independence, OH! This person will be part of an interdependent team and will be responsible for helping coordinate the planning and execution of audits for clients, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audits. They will have significant client communication as well as internal communication within their team. They will work as a member of the Risk & Advisory Services team in providing outstanding service to our valued clients.

Essential Functions & Primary Duties

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Develop and execute annual IT audit plans and documenting and testing IT processes for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Recognize any internal control weaknesses and lack of compliance with internal procedures and policies, which may result in inadequate, inefficient, or ineffective operations.
• Assistance in preparation of audit reports for senior management that clearly and concisely communicate control issues, business impact, and management action plans.
• Review procedures and design/implement new and enhanced controls.
• Serve in consultative role for clients seeking third-party assessments of IT environment
Supervise and review associates’ work and provide constructive feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Technology
• CISA preferred, or desire to obtain certification
• Understanding of ERP systems, including general computer and application controls
• Ability and background in performing audits (document process flows/narratives, assess design/operational effectiveness of internal controls over)
• Recent experience in SOX Audits
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and impact, COBIT and COSO
• Experience in public accounting or publicly traded organization’s Internal Audit or IT department
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet work-plan specifications and deadlines
• Demonstrates ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organizations, both internally and externally
• Strong documentation skills including detailed note taking, the ability to take processes and concepts from verbal meetings and document them in written form, email communication with professional etiquette, etc.
• Proficient use of applicable technology – MS office including Teams, audit software tools, etc.
• 3 days in office or at client site required