Sr. Associate - Information Risk Assurance

Company: Gilder Search Group
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: March 20, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Associate - Information Risk AssuranceAbout the jobWe are looking for the next leaders for our client. Are you ready to get in early at a quality focused startup firm in an explosive industry? Are you looking to fast track your career by joining a high growth company? Are you hungry to learn? Do you have the courage to stretch your comfort zone to master new skills? Do you enjoy a changing environment and interacting with a variety of people? Do you take pride in what you create? Do you see yourself as a future leader? If you answer yes to the questions above, we would love to speak with you!Our client is actively seeking individuals with the above qualities to develop into the next leaders of the firm. Specifically, we are looking for a Senior Information Security Auditor.Position Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities are to execute audit tests for a variety of IT General Controls (ITGC) audits, particularly SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations. You will work under the supervision of the firm's senior leadership.
• Effectively and clearly documenting audit test results in detailed memos and workpapers.
• Assist in project planning activities including creating project plans, calendars, kickoff and closing meeting materials, creating travel arrangements if required, etc.
• Responsible for leading interactions with client personnel including procedural and technical walkthroughs.
• Effective communication of project statuses and potential issues to client personnel.
• Effective internal communication to project management regarding project status, expectations, and potential issues.
• Drafting audit reports for manager and partner review.
• Addressing review comments in a timely manner.
• Maintaining the firm's standards of quality in operation and deliverables.
• Building relationships with client personnel.
• Contributing to the improvement of firm operations.
• Identifying and documenting areas of improvement in client operations.
• Delivering on projects in line with schedules and project budgets.Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, accounting information systems, cybersecurity, management information systems, etc.
• Preferred 2-4 years of IT audit, information security, or information compliance experience.
• Years of experience is a general rule, but exceptions will be made for recognizable talent with demonstrated competency.
• Currently holds or is willing to pursue certifications including CPA, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CIPP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, etc.Necessary Skills
• Understanding of compliance frameworks and regulations, particularly SOC 1, SOC 2s, ISO 27001, HIPAA and information privacy regulations.
• General technical IT and security competency particularly with cloud-based solutions.
• Ability to quickly understand and document process flows in a variety of organizations.
• Ability to manage your time effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Proactive without supervision.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and web-based project management tools.
• Confidence to make sound judgement decisions.
• Quality mindset and delivering at a level you can be proud of.
• Ability to recognize and effectively deliver improvement opportunities both internally and externally.
• Growth mindset with the ability to receive feedback without becoming discouraged.
• Competitive and strong desire to accomplish goals.
• Organizational skills to manage competing priorities.
• Curiosity and the practice of professional skepticism.
• Ability to effectively work in a remote environment and stay productive.About Our ClientOur client is on a mission to build trust and confidence through quality compliance solutions. They are a CPA firm with a niche focus purely on information security and compliance audits. Our client is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia but they operate with a distributed workforce model. Therefore, if you aren't on-site at a client location your workday will most likely be spent at home.Benefits & Perks
• Remote work.
• 100% company paid medical insurance.
• 100% company paid dental insurance.
• Vision offered.
• Life insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• 15 days discretionary paid time off.
• Paid firm closure for two weeks over the holidays (December/January).
• Monthly home Wi-Fi reimbursement.
• Reimbursement for professional certification/license costs.
• Extremely fast upward mobility opportunity.
• Work-life balance (never scheduled more than 40 hours per week).
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