Technology Risk - Assurance - IT Audit Experienced Staff - US West

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.  At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.  

Location: Dallas, San Francisco, San Jose, Austin.

 

 

The opportunity 

The objective of our consulting risk services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape.  Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, the overall market and when required by regulation or contract  

 

Your key responsibilities  

You’ll spend most of your time teaming with Risk Assurance professionals and industry professionals throughout our regional practice to strengthening client internal controls. In addition to assurance-related engagements such as financial attestation and Service Organization Controls Reporting engagements, you will also focus on IT governance and effectiveness; IT program management and assurance; security and controls of ERP implementations; and business intelligence and information analysis   

 

Skills and attributes for success 

• Demonstrate an understanding of the client's platform structure, security software used, and how information systems are used at the client and within the client's industry. Execute procedures, perform detailed analysis, reach conclusions, document results, and suggest ideas for efficiencies. 
• Recognize relevant financial statement issues from basic analysis and identify potential non-compliance standards. Maintain relationships with the client at the appropriate levels. Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, stay abreast of the current IT environment and industry IT trends relevant to client's business, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services. 

 

To qualify for the role you must have 

• A bachelor's or master's degree 
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry 
• Experience in applying relevant technical knowledge in at least one of the following engagements: (a) financial statement audits; (b) internal or operational audits; (c) Service Organization Controls Reporting engagements; and/or (d) ERP security and control reviews (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft) 
• Successful candidates must be available to travel outside of their assigned office location at least 50% of the time, plus commute within the region (where public transportation often is not available). Successful candidates must work in excess of standard hours when necessary. A valid passport is required. 

 

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline 
• CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CBCP, CIA, CIPP, CGEIT certification is desired; non-certified hires are required to become certified to be eligible for promotion to Manager. 

 

What we look for  

We’re interested in passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the risk industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve the full potential, this role is for you. 

  What we offer   We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $65,800 to $108,700. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $79,000 to $123,500.  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewar