CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) · 1 day ago
Sr. Controls Consultant
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCLA is a top 10 national professional services firm focused on creating opportunities for clients and communities. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join their IT Governance, Risk & Compliance consulting team, where the successful candidate will deliver high-quality IT risk management and compliance services.
AccountingConsultingOutsourcing
Responsibilities
Execute comprehensive information technology and security risk assessments for clients, identifying vulnerabilities, threats, and areas for improvement
Conduct reviews of IT general controls, application controls, and related governance processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Perform assessments based on leading IT governance and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, COBIT, CIS, SCF), and provide actionable recommendations for improvement
Mentor and train new associates by sharing expertise, providing guidance on client engagements, and fostering a collaborative learning environment
Lead the development of new consulting service offerings in response to emerging risks, client needs, and regulatory changes, working closely with team leadership
Support managers and directors in managing client relationships, including participating in meetings, preparing deliverables, and ensuring client satisfaction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in IT risk management, security assessment, or IT audit within a consulting or professional services environment
Strong understanding of IT governance, risk, and compliance frameworks (NIST, COBIT, CIS, SCF, FFIEC, HIPAA, etc.)
Working knowledge of IT governance domains including information security policy, IT risk management, vendor management, business continuity planning and disaster recovery, incident response, physical security, network security, endpoint security, user administration, change management, system development lifecycle, system maintenance, and application administration
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff
Proven track record of delivering high-quality client service and building strong client relationships
Preferred
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC) strongly preferred
Benefits
Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Mental health coverage
Quarterly Wellness stipend
Fertility benefits
Health, dental, vision, 401k and much more
Company
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ray Price
Chief Financial Officer
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Todd A. Steiner
Outsourcing CFO
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