Advisory Senior Associate at Frazier & Deeter

Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesFull-timeAdvisoryPosted 27 days ago

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Join Frazier & Deeter and be a part of a rapidly growing Top 50 accounting & advisory firm that has been repeatedly named a Best Firm to Work For, a Best Firm for Women and a Pacesetter firm among U.S. accounting firms. With several <a href="https://www.frazierdeeter.com/locations/" target="_blank">offices </a>across the U.S., UK, and India, there is a spot for you!   We serve clients of all sizes across the United States and the globe, with a suite of services that grow every year. Our growth mindset and entrepreneurial environment translates into variety and opportunity for our people.  At Frazier & Deeter, we’re committed to training, mentoring, and developing our staff members. With our emphasis on Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference and a Firmwide Focus on Inclusion, we help each other grow in every aspect of life.   Job Summary: The Advisory Senior Associate will be responsible for leading the day-to-day execution and delivery of a range of projects focused on SOC examinations and reporting, IT internal audit and advisory, IT governance and risk assessment, system implementation reviews, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, PCI, and information security. The Advisory practice is well-positioned to pace the overall growth of the Firm due to our unique positioning in the marketplace and overall demand for our services.  We are seeking self-motivated and qualified candidates with a passion for quality client service to join our growing team.  Duties & Responsibilities: <ul> <li> Lead day‑to‑day execution of advisory engagements, including SOC 1/SOC 2 examinations, IT internal audits, IT risk assessments, and information security reviews. </li> <li style="line-height: 1;"> Perform detailed testing and evaluation of IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, cybersecurity controls, and operational processes. </li> <li style="line-height: 1;"> Assess client environments against industry frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO 27000, PCI, HIPAA, and AICPA trust services criteria. </li> <li style="line-height: 1;"> Support Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts, including walkthroughs, control design assessments, and testing in accordance with PCAOB standards. </li> <li style="line-height: 1;"> Evaluate system implementation projects to ensure appropriate controls, governance, and risk mitigation practices are in place. </li> <li style="line-height: 1;"> Prepare high‑quality workpapers, audit documentation, and client deliverables that clearly communicate findings, risks, and recommendations. </li> <li style="line-height: 1;"> Collaborate with client stakeholders, external auditors, and internal teams to clarify expectations, resolve issues, and ensure timely engagement delivery. </li> <li style="line-height: 1;"> Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities; develop practical, value‑added recommendations. </li> <li style="line-height: 1;"> Assist in drafting SOC reports, risk assessment summaries, audit reports, and executive‑level presentations. </li> <li style="line-height: 1;"> Mentor, train, and review work of staff associates to support their professional development. </li> <li style="line-height: 1;"> Contribute to engagement planning, scoping, and risk assessment activities. </li> <li style="line-height: 1;"> Maintain strong working knowledge of emerging technologies, regulatory trends, and industry best practices. </li> <li> Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high‑quality standards. </li> </ul> Education & Experience:  <ul> <li>3+ years of Information Security or Information Technology experience required</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems(MIS), or related field required</li> <li>CISA candidate, other certifications accepted (CPA, CISSP, CIA, etc.)</li> <li>Demonstrated success in a client service role, preferably with Big 4 or national advisory firm</li> <li>Familiarity with variety of technologies, operating systems, databases, and reporting and data analytics tools</li> <li>Ability to interact with external auditors and members of management to deliver expectations and communicate and interpret key audit priorities and issues, including PCAOB and AICPA trends</li> <li>Exceptional organizational skills with capability to present to Board / C-suite audience</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Experience related to the following areas:</li> <ul> <li>SSAE 18 / SOC 1 / SOC 2</li> <li>Sarbanes-Oxley and PCAOB requirements</li> <li>IT risk assessment / operational IT audit</li> <li>IT general controls</li> <li>COBIT framework</li> <li>PCI</li> <li>Information security / cyber frameworks (ISO 27000, NIST, AICPA, etc.)</li> <li>HIPAA</li> <li>Systems development life cycle</li> </ul> <li>Business acumen, ability to anticipate and escalate issues</li> <li>Ability meet deadlines</li> <li>Working knowledge of basic financial accounting, auditing and financial reporting concepts</li> <li>Teaching and staff development</li> <li>Ability and appetite to invest into relationships</li> <li>Exemplify a positive attitude and strong work ethic with a commitment to teamwork and professionalism.</li> <li>Ability to travel 20% to 40%</li> </ul> #LI - hybrid

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