Senior IT Risk and Controls Consultant

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What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is currently seeking a financial management professional in support of our Department of War client. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity and security of our information systems and their related business processes. The specialist will be responsible for evaluating testing and reporting on the effectiveness of our internal control environment. This includes a specific focus on IT General Controls (ITGCs) application-level controls business process controls Service Organization Control (SOC 1) report analysis and the management of Complementary User Entity Controls (CUECs). The ideal candidate will have a strong integrated background in both IT and business process audit.

Responsibilities of this role are as follows to include but not limited to:

• Performing rigorous audits/assessments of IT controls using industry-standard guidance and leading practices

• Performing walkthrough interviews and maintaining communication with a variety of client stakeholders including system personnel such as system and database administrators

• Requesting obtaining reviewing and analyzing a variety of artifacts to assist in executing IT controls testing such as security plans SOPs system screenshots and system configuration settings

• Evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls using provided artifacts industry-standard guidance leading practices and professional judgment

• Professionally documenting the results of IT controls test work in a consistent and high-quality manner that would allow a reviewer to repeat the test and reach the same conclusion

• Collaborating with process owners to map key business workflows (e.g. Procure-to-Pay Order-to-Cash) identify risks and assess the effectiveness of embedded controls like reconciliations approvals and segregation of duties.

• Planning and executing assessments of automated and manual controls within key business applications including input/output validations data integrity checks and role-based access configurations to ensure data is processed accurately and securely.

• Reviewingand analyzing SOC 1 reports from third-party service providers to understand the control environment and identify potential risks to the Department.

• Identifying and testing Complementary User Entity Controls (CUECs) required by service provider SOC 1 reports to ensure our responsibilities are met.

• Summarizing and communicating IT controls assessment results to a variety of client stakeholders including senior leadership personnel

• Evaluating the overall internal control framework identify deficiencies and develop and track remediation plans. Prepare clear and concise reports for leadership on the status of the control environment.

• Planning and executing day-to-day activities of IT controls assessments individually and for the team

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD SECRET security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE SECRET or higher-level clearance are preferred.

• Bachelors Degree; FOUR (4) years or more of relevant financial management experience may be used in lieu of bachelors degree

• THREE (3) or more years of experience in Financial Management

• Relevant experience to IT controls financial management auditing internal controls and/or federal financial policy

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification

• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in IT risk and controls through IT audits IT control assessments and IT security reviews. Demonstrates a working knowledge of IT audit the FISCAM and other relevant federal information assurance laws regulations and guidance.

• Experience supporting an internal control program SOC 1 Reports and CUECs

• Experience performing IT audits OMB Circular A-123 or similar internal control assessments and/or remediating and implementing IT controls is preferable.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.

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