Riveron
Risk Advisory - IT Risk Associate Director
Riveron, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Associate Director, IT Risk Advisory
Riveron provides governance, risk, and compliance support to help organizations implement leading industry practices. The Associate Director will lead day‑to‑day consulting engagements, collaborating with senior team members to deliver high‑quality client solutions.
Base pay range $139,000.00/yr – $224,000.00/yr
Job Overview The Associate Director position in Riveron’s IT Risk Advisory group will focus on consulting engagements, ensuring project plans are developed, staff work is reviewed for quality, updates are communicated to clients and internal management, and staff mentoring is provided.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
Relevant certifications preferred (CISA, CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, CIPP); CPA is valued but not required.
Minimum eight years of experience as an IT auditor or IT risk advisor in a public‑accounting firm, or an operational role focused on IT compliance.
Demonstrated knowledge of IT risk management, general and application controls, cybersecurity principles, and regulatory frameworks such as SOX, NIST, and ISO.
Passion for developing and maintaining client relationships.
Ability to get the job done while enjoying the work.
Strong communication skills with diverse audiences and ability to craft compelling data stories.
Thrives in an ever‑changing, dynamic environment.
Identifies problems and instinctively seeks solutions.
Enthusiastic about participating in internal and external initiatives such as community service, training, recruiting, and firm events.
Willingness to travel as required based on client location.
What You’ll Do
Understand the client’s business objectives, IT environment, and applicable regulatory and risk landscape.
Lead projects in IT General Controls (ITGC) assessments, SOX IT compliance, ERP/application control reviews, and cybersecurity risk assessments.
Leverage industry‑specific systems, applications, and infrastructure knowledge to identify technology risks and their impact on business and financial reporting.
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls related to access management, change management, system operations, and data integrity.
Obtain and analyze system‑generated data, configurations, and logs to evaluate control environments and identify gaps.
Develop IT control process flows, risk/control matrices, and testing strategies for general and automated application controls.
Maintain technical competency and professional care in accordance with COSO, COBIT, and ISO auditing standards.
Set priorities, coordinate daily project activities, and monitor progress against schedules, budgets, deliverables, and status reporting.
Plan, review, and provide direction for the work of Staff and Senior Consultants.
Communicate extensively with clients to drive expectations and report on project status.
Deliver oral and written presentations at project conclusions, recommending improvements or highlighting deficiencies to executive leadership.
Stay abreast of emerging risk areas, IT trends, and related control techniques.
Strengthen and maintain industry contacts and build long‑term relationships.
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 for both 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.
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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 during the 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.
Compensation Range: $139K – $224K
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Base pay range $139,000.00/yr – $224,000.00/yr
Job Overview The Associate Director position in Riveron’s IT Risk Advisory group will focus on consulting engagements, ensuring project plans are developed, staff work is reviewed for quality, updates are communicated to clients and internal management, and staff mentoring is provided.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
Relevant certifications preferred (CISA, CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, CIPP); CPA is valued but not required.
Minimum eight years of experience as an IT auditor or IT risk advisor in a public‑accounting firm, or an operational role focused on IT compliance.
Demonstrated knowledge of IT risk management, general and application controls, cybersecurity principles, and regulatory frameworks such as SOX, NIST, and ISO.
Passion for developing and maintaining client relationships.
Ability to get the job done while enjoying the work.
Strong communication skills with diverse audiences and ability to craft compelling data stories.
Thrives in an ever‑changing, dynamic environment.
Identifies problems and instinctively seeks solutions.
Enthusiastic about participating in internal and external initiatives such as community service, training, recruiting, and firm events.
Willingness to travel as required based on client location.
What You’ll Do
Understand the client’s business objectives, IT environment, and applicable regulatory and risk landscape.
Lead projects in IT General Controls (ITGC) assessments, SOX IT compliance, ERP/application control reviews, and cybersecurity risk assessments.
Leverage industry‑specific systems, applications, and infrastructure knowledge to identify technology risks and their impact on business and financial reporting.
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls related to access management, change management, system operations, and data integrity.
Obtain and analyze system‑generated data, configurations, and logs to evaluate control environments and identify gaps.
Develop IT control process flows, risk/control matrices, and testing strategies for general and automated application controls.
Maintain technical competency and professional care in accordance with COSO, COBIT, and ISO auditing standards.
Set priorities, coordinate daily project activities, and monitor progress against schedules, budgets, deliverables, and status reporting.
Plan, review, and provide direction for the work of Staff and Senior Consultants.
Communicate extensively with clients to drive expectations and report on project status.
Deliver oral and written presentations at project conclusions, recommending improvements or highlighting deficiencies to executive leadership.
Stay abreast of emerging risk areas, IT trends, and related control techniques.
Strengthen and maintain industry contacts and build long‑term relationships.
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 for both 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.
Check Us Out On Social Media
Glassdoor
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 during the 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.
Compensation Range: $139K – $224K
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Riveron by 2x.
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