Independent Consultant- IT Audit/Risk Advisory (1099)

CNM LLP is a technical advisory services firm that works with the top local talent on the most comprehensive and intriguing projects for discerning clients ranging from start-ups to closely held mid-market companies to large multi-national Fortune 1000 firms. The CNM reputation is built upon a foundation of professional excellence and trusted relationships and is recognized nationally for commitment to excellence. Employees value the open and honest environment, consistent focus on work life balance and an outstanding culture that is difficult to find anywhere else in the professional services industry. This unwavering attention to providing an exceptional work environment has enabled CNM to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, as well as one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles and Orange County.

Responsibilities

• Within the allocated budget and with minimal supervision:
• Conduct IT walkthrough meetings, and draft IT risk and controls matrices, technology summaries, and dataflow diagrams
• Perform and document design and operating effectiveness testing over IT general and application controls as well as key reports
• Based on the results of the above, draft articulate and succinct observations and recommendations
• Participate in the development of our ITA service line and support the rolling out of new service capabilities and offerings
• Demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal skills to communicate complex issues in simple terms to clients and team members
• Produce quality deliverables requiring minimal review time and review notes
• Balance competing priorities, including responding to client as well as internal project needs to achieve  with minimal disruption while maintaining project progress

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering or related
• Minimum 2 1/2 years IT Audit in professional services(Big 4 or mid-tier firm)
• Strong experience with IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Proficient in assessing IT general controls, IT application controls, key reports, and SOC reports
• Familiar with industry research boards, standards, and frameworks, (IIA, PCAOB, AICPA, COSO, etc.)
• Able to think critically,maintain logical thought processes, and distill data effectively
• Excellent documentation and written skills, as well as exemplary verbal communication skills

Please note: all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.