Technology Risk Consulting Associate - Summer 2026

RSM US LLP is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, empowering clients to realize their full potential. They are seeking a Technology Risk Consultant Associate to assist clients in managing technology risks and optimizing internal controls through a mix of accounting, business, and IT knowledge. Responsibilities Understanding clients' needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees and company values Assist clients on the design and optimization of controls utilizing a general knowledge of business processes, accounting, and information technologies Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications, and draw the appropriate conclusions to best advise our clients Assist in creating internal control documentation to support client engagements Engage with client leadership on strategies to anticipate emerging technology risks Examples of commonly performed TRC projects include: Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)/regulatory and compliance engagements for application and IT controls System and Controls (SOC) reporting and other controls opinion services Information Technology controls testing in support of financial statement audits Technical IT controls review Internal audits over ERP systems, IT security, and other IT systems Skills Pursuing at least a B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university, expected completion of degree by December 2026 or June 2027 Major in Accounting and/or related degrees Major in Information Systems and/or related degrees Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred Travel to assigned client locations may be required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong multi-tasking and project management skills Ability to work as an effective member of a team Must possess a high degree of integrity and professionalism Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred Certification or working towards certification as a CPA, CISA, or CIA, preferred not required Benefits Flexibility in your schedule Competitive benefits and compensation package Company Overview Stay Alert: Avoid Recruitment Scams Across industries, cybercriminals are posing as company recruiters using fake job postings and employment offers to trick people into providing personal information or payment. It was founded in 1926, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is