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Riveron

Risk Advisory - IT Risk Director

Riveron, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Director, Information Technology Base Pay Range $172,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr

In today’s dynamic environment, business leaders face constantly shifting risks. Riveron helps organizations implement leading governance, risk and compliance practices by combining deep expertise with pragmatic partnership, using a hands‑on approach to understand the specific needs of the organization and create tailored solutions to address key compliance risks.

Our Risk Advisory services include SOX readiness, managed internal controls testing and monitoring, co‑sourced/outsourced internal audit, segregation of duties and access risk review, policy and procedure development, enterprise risk management, and IT and cybersecurity risk assessment.

As a Director in Riveron’s IT Risk Advisory group, you will serve as a senior client leader and strategic advisor across multiple engagements. You will partner closely with Managing Directors to expand the practice, drive business development, and ensure exceptional project delivery. You will lead and mentor teams to deliver high‑quality IT risk advisory services, while cultivating long‑term client relationships and practice‑wide thought leadership.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or another relevant field

Relevant certification preferred, such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, or CIPP; CPA or CIA is also valued but not required

10+ years working as an IT auditor or IT risk advisor for a public accounting firm, or other operational roles with a focus on information technology compliance. Experience should include performing internal or external IT audits

Proven track record in IT audit, IT risk management, general and application controls, cybersecurity principles, and regulatory frameworks such as SOX, NIST, or ISO

Strong business development skills with a history of sourcing and winning new engagements

A passion for developing and maintaining client relationships

Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, coaching, and growing high‑performing teams

A drive to get the job done and enjoy the work

Excellent communication skills and ability to create compelling stories from data

Thrives in an ever‑changing, dynamic work environment

Problem‑solving mindset with an instinctive search for solutions

Enjoys participating in internal and external company initiatives such as community service, training, recruiting, and firm events

Willingness to travel as required based on client location

What You’ll Do

Act as the primary client relationship owner, understanding each client’s business objectives, IT environment, and risk landscape

Lead projects in the areas of IT General Controls (ITGC) assessments, Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) IT compliance, ERP/application control reviews, and cybersecurity risk assessments

Drive business development efforts: identify new opportunities, develop proposals, and present Riveron’s capabilities to executive leadership

Oversee multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring project plans, budgets, deliverables, and timelines are consistently met

Evaluate technology risks across industry‑specific systems, applications, and infrastructure, and counsel clients on mitigating actions

Assess the design and operating effectiveness of critical IT controls (access management, change management, system operations, data integrity)

Analyze system‑generated data, configurations, and logs to detect control gaps and recommend enhancements

Develop and review IT control process flows, risk/control matrices, and testing strategies for both general and automated application controls

Maintain technical excellence in accordance with COSO, COBIT, ISO standards, and best practices for IT auditing and risk management

Mentor and develop staff at all levels; provide performance feedback and foster career growth

Collaborate with Managing Directors on practice strategy, thought leadership, and service offering innovation

Present findings and recommendations to client executive teams, clearly articulating risk insights and improvement roadmaps

Stay current on emerging technology risks, regulatory updates, and industry trends to proactively inform clients and internal stakeholders

About Riveron At Riveron, we partner with clients—from global multinationals to high‑growth private entities—to solve complex finance challenges, guided by our DELTA values: Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client‑centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well‑being in and out of the office.

Equity & Compliance Riveron Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that we are stronger together through our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Fraud Alert Please beware of fraudulent schemes or impersonations when going through the job application process. A Riveron employee will never recruit via text or extend unsolicited employment offers. Additionally, a Riveron employee will never ask you to exchange money or purchase anything as part of the recruiting process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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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