Associate, Business Risk

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

About the role

• CLA is looking to hire an Associate for our Business Risk practice. Under general direction, this role serves clients by participating in IT general controls testing, running internal IT audits of clients' systems, providing IT support of financial audits, and conducting risk assessments of clients' IT systems. As an Associate in Business Risk Services, your duties will include: IT Audit and Risk Management: Report test results to the engagement leader promptly. Participate in the technical examination process, including defining examination scope, evaluating controls, conducting tests, reporting, resolving issues, and assessing risks for assigned examination control/objectives. Assist with risk assessment, examination plans, and other assigned duties. Process Analysis: Analyze processes and controls related to technical components (e.g. logical access, change management, development life cycle, data management, backup and recovery, incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and physical environment) and business processes that support clients' financial reporting information and systems. Client Service: Demonstrate curiosity and generate innovative ideas and solutions. Participate in meetings and presentations with clients, identify other CLA services that could benefit clients, and show awareness and understanding of clients' technical environment and business processes. Deliver high-quality client service through positive interactions with clients in various industries. Project Management/Administrative: Balance assigned work efficiently to keep engagements on schedule. Communicate status of project including issues that need immediate attention to engagement leader. Provide proposal assistance, client engagement economics, or performance metric reporting as needed. What you will 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.)
• Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range. The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $65,000-106,000 #LI-SK1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Click here to learn about your hiring rights. Wellness at CLA To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more. To view a complete list of benefits, click here. About CLA CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 120 locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit our website. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. CLA's Privacy Policy CLA's privacy policy is available to be viewed on our website. Click here to see the full policy. CLA is an equal opportunity employer
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Click here to learn about your hiring rights. If you require reasonable accommodation when completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact mypeoplesolutions@claconnect.com. Start your inspired career
• When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career. Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility. Watch our video to see why people join CLA. Wellness at CLA Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being. Click here to learn more about CLA’s benefit offerings.