About the role#
As a Technology Risk Consulting Intern, you will work with businesses across industries such as manufacturing, real estate, financial institutions, and healthcare. You will gain hands-on client experience and have direct access to business owners and executive management. Each intern is assigned a Performance Advisor to guide their development throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Understand client needs, business processes, accounting systems, and company values.
- Assist in the design and optimization of internal controls.
- Identify control deficiencies, evaluate risk implications, and advise clients on findings.
- Create internal control documentation for client engagements.
- Engage with client leadership regarding strategies for emerging technology risks.
- Perform Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and regulatory compliance engagements.
- Execute System and Controls (SOC) reporting and controls opinion services.
- Conduct Information Technology controls testing and technical IT reviews.
- Perform internal audits over ERP systems and IT security.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a B.A. or B.S. degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Finance.
- Expected degree completion by December 2027 or June 2028.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong multi-tasking and project management abilities.
- Ability to work as an effective team member with high integrity and professionalism.
- Access to reliable transportation for travel to client sites.
- Progress toward or interest in CPA, CISA, or CIA certifications is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full time, paid internship.
- Note: Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this role.
About RSM US LLP
RSM US LLP provides assurance, tax, and consulting services. The firm focuses on the middle market. It employs over 17,000 professionals across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1926, the firm maintains its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
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