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Join Aprio's Information Assurance Services team within Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) and gain experience and understanding of IT Audit, Cyber Threats and Cybersecurity, and Service Organization Control (SOC) Reporting. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for new colleagues to join their dynamic team as a Senior Associate, Information Assurance Services.

Position Responsibilities

Aprio's Information Assurance Services (IAS) practice supports the delivery of attestation and consulting services for multiple clients in data and tech-based industries such as credit reporting and analytics, payment card services, healthcare IT, and cloud services. The business model and methodologies are focused on risk management and adding value to clients in all services provided. Aprio's IAS group utilizes sound business practices and technical expertise (rather than working off checklists) to enable clients to identify, mitigate, and monitor the most technical risks associated with their technology use.

Client Services

Planning and leading client meetings, walk-through reviews of clients control procedures and processes; delivery and presentation of client deliverables
Developing and leading the performance of, testing of clients security, privacy and other information risk management related controls
Directing the execution of testing of clients internal controls, testing of clients internal controls and review of internal control testing executed by other team members
Supporting clients in problem identification and resolution
Performing assessments and testing against leading information security and privacy standards and frameworks, including ISO 27001, Trust Services Criteria, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, GDPR, HITRUST and others
Leading and supporting preparation of client reporting deliverables; e.g., gap and risk assessments, SOC reporting, GDPR assessments, ISO 27001 certifications, etc.

Practice Development

Collaborating with other team members to streamline internal processes and procedures to improve client service and efficiencies

Sales And Marketing

Participate in meetings with new prospects and/or new service opportunities with existing clients
Support preparation of sales proposals

Team Building

Interviewing potential candidates
Being a mentor and/or coach to other team members
Support in the development and delivery of training

Qualifications Needed

Amenable to work Night-shift (8:00 PM – 5:00 AM PHT)
Work Set-up: Remote
One or more industry relevant certifications or wiliness to obtain relevant certification(s) within two years of employment. Certifications can include: CISA, CRISC, CIPP, CISSP, CISM, QSA, ISO/IEC 27001, or PCI ISA.

Education/Experience

Undergraduate Degree (required): preferably in MIS/IS or related concentration – minimum 3.3 GPA Graduate Degree (preferred): preferably in MIS, IS or Accounting Information Systems Relevant work experience (2-4 years) Strong communication skills; verbal and written, with the ability to produce excellent written reports and audit documentation
Commitment to continual learning and development
Commitment to exceptional client service and creative problem-solving ability with a consultancy mindset
Flexible, self-starter with the ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management
Understanding of information technology risks and internal controls
Ability to write test procedures and execute tests of controls
Understanding of Service Organization Control, PCI, ISO, HITRUST and/or similar information technology control frameworks
Ability to manage personal schedule and to lead multiple projects, tasks and deadlines

Project and focus areas within the Information Assurance Services practice include:

Service Organization Control (SOC) Reporting (e.g., SOC 1 and SOC 2)
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
ISO Standards (e.g., ISO 27001/27002, 22301
GDPR
HITRUST
Risk Assessments
Risk Management
Cyber Threats and Cybersecurity
Agreed Upon Procedures
Internal Audit Co-Sourcing
EI3PA

Why Work For Aprio

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits We Offer For Full-time Team Members

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
401k with Profit Sharing
9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
Top rated wellness program
Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What's In It For You

Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.
An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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