IT Audit Senior Associate - Marcum Search

Marcum LLP is thrilled to announce that we are now part of CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs, a partnership that unites us with one of the nation’s top accounting and advisory providers. As part of this new chapter, we are pleased to confirm that you’ll still be working with the same dedicated team and receiving the same high-quality service you’ve come to rely on.

Together, we will continue to support a diverse array of industries, including healthcare, real estate, construction, retail & consumer products, manufacturing & distribution, technology, media & telecommunications (TMT), government, not-for-profit, hospitality & leisure, and education.

CBIZ has been honored to be the recipient of several national recognitions for 2023:     

• Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation
• Top Workplaces USA
• Top Workplaces - Financial Services Industry
• Best and Brightest Companies in Wellness
• Great Place to Work Certification

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.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Design and conduct compliance, and security audit programs by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations.
• For scheduled audits assist in the risk assessment, planning, and audit program development processes. Actively participate in planning, entrance, and/or exit meetings.
• Complete audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings.
• Document systems, processes, and controls using narratives.
• Understand and communicate the downstream impact on the business of control deficiencies.
• Identify and recommend business process changes resulting in strengthened internal controls as it relates to operations, compliance or reporting (financial or non-financial) objectives.
• Collect and analyze complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
• Perform risk analysis of functions and activities to determine the nature of operations and the adequacy of the system of internal control to achieve established objectives.
• Plan, participate in/ or execute assigned SOX testing and special projects. Preparation of SOX plans, scheduling and communications.
• Work closely with clients’ business, technical and project teams.
• Provide oral or written presentations to clients and management during the audit and at the conclusion of each audit or special project.
• Prepare formal written reports for each audit as directed by the Manager, expressing an opinion on the adequacy of the internal control structure and its ability to support the goals and objectives at the client.
• Perform technical reviews of application controls to identify new/emerging risks and evaluate the impact of these risks within the overall control environment.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage priorities to meet deadlines.
• Conduct special purpose or consulting assignments.
• Supervise a team of IT Risk professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion or in process of completing CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) or CISSP (Certified Information Security Systems Professional)
• CPA License or on track to obtain
• Advanced degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems, Accounting or equivalent education
• 4-5 years’ of internal or external IT auditing experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Achieve professional certifications relative to area of expertise, must have and preserve required licenses
• Must possess analytical skills
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs