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Who we are

At McConnell Jones, we aim to be a catalyst for positive growth fostering an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions. As the 2nd largest African American owned CPA firm in the U.S., we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, the tenure of our clients, and our own diversity—nearly two-thirds of our people are from an ethnically diverse background. The diversity of our people empowers the diversity of our client solutions, as captured by the firm’s tagline, Diverse Thinking | Unique Perspectives.

Our Mission: To foster an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions.

Our Vision: To be a catalyst for positive growth through the power of diverse thinking.

Our Values: Creativity, Inclusion, Transparency, Accountability

This position is currently hybrid with 4 x 10 work week and Fridays off unless assignments require different hours to meet client needs and/or deadlines. Required to be in the office periodically. Occasional overtime, as necessary for project deadlines. Prefer individual to be based in Austin or Houston, TX. Dallas, TX may be an option based on individuals experience level.

About the job

The Senior IT Auditor position is predominantly focused on leading technology focused auditing and consulting advisory work. Additionally, this role will perform semi-complex, performance/operational and compliance audits and consulting advisory work. All audits include identifying root causes and systemic issues for the purposes of improving business processes and internal controls. Daily activities vary based on projects assigned and client needs. These activities include but are not limited to conducting research and benchmarking; developing unique and complex audit programs based on the client’s needs; assessing key risks of client’s information technology systems; examining and reviewing records; analyzing client and industry metrics, audit reports and financial statements; performing data analysis; assessing business processes and internal controls; and evaluating management practices.

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  Participate in or lead IT audit planning activities including assessing risks, internal controls and compliance issues associated with information technology networks, applications, and databases.
• Participate in or lead audit planning activities, including risk assessments, research, interviews, development of audit scopes, objectives, procedures, and deliverables.
• Participate in or lead audits that are complex in nature.
• Develop unique and complex audit programs that adequately address key risks and compliance with client’s standards and relevant regulations.
• Identify root causes as well as potential process improvements operational efficiencies and best practices.
• Work closely with client’s business and technology points of contact to ensure that key risks are identified and assessed in the program of audit coverage. Work with teammates to ensure all are focusing on the same risks.
• Assist in all aspects of audits including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting and follow up and verification of issue closure. Ensuring compliance with professional standards and with organizational policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a degree of “professional skepticism” to challenge the relevance and effectiveness of controls based on testing results.
• Apply technical knowledge IT strategy and governance concepts as well as IT security risks and controls as they apply to network technology, operating systems, databases, storage technologies, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, messaging systems, web applications, technologies, mobile platforms, data loss prevention, cloud computing, etc.
• Build trust and relationships at all levels in order to influence change in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Use of verbal and written communication skills in addition to interpersonal skills with to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management, and influence change.
• As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related degree
• Minimum 5 years of audit experience (2 years must be within IT audit specifically)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) required.
• A minimum of Intermediate proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office package (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)
• Proficiency in using data analytics tools such as Power BI.
• Experience in auditing in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
• Experience with risk based internal auditing.
• Knowledge of various IT frameworks such as NIST, ISO, etc.
• Understanding of information technology general controls.
• Experience in conducting audits using the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) framework.

What we offer

• Hybrid and remote (determined by position) work arrangements available.
• Stipend reimbursement for home office equipment, cell phone and home internet.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is awarded each pay period.
• 11 paid company holidays with 3 floating.
• Medical plan with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date.
• Company paid Long Term Disability.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401k with company match up to 4% and 100% vested from day one.
• CPA and professional license & certification bonus.
• CPA exam review benefit with Becker CPA.
• Certification Reimbursement for CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA.
• CPE paid for 40 hours per year.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off.
• Fitness center available to Houston office employees.
• Employee Referral bonus opportunities from $1,000 to $5,000 per hired referral.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

McConnell & Jones is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. McConnell & Jones policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an affirmative action program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment-qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, and other protected veterans.