Advisory Senior Associate

Advisory Senior Associate

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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 offices 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:

• Lead day-to-day execution of advisory engagements, including SOC 1/SOC 2 examinations, IT internal audits, IT risk assessments, and information security reviews.
• Perform detailed testing and evaluation of IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, cybersecurity controls, and operational processes.
• Assess client environments against industry frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO 27000, PCI, HIPAA, and AICPA trust services criteria.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts, including walkthroughs, control design assessments, and testing in accordance with PCAOB standards.
• Evaluate system implementation projects to ensure appropriate controls, governance, and risk mitigation practices are in place.
• Prepare high-quality workpapers, audit documentation, and client deliverables that clearly communicate findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, external auditors, and internal teams to clarify expectations, resolve issues, and ensure timely engagement delivery.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities; develop practical, value-added recommendations.
• Assist in drafting SOC reports, risk assessment summaries, audit reports, and executive-level presentations.
• Mentor, train, and review work of staff associates to support their professional development.
• Contribute to engagement planning, scoping, and risk assessment activities.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of emerging technologies, regulatory trends, and industry best practices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.

Education & Experience:

• 3+ years of Information Security or Information Technology experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems (MIS), or related field required
• CISA candidate, other certifications accepted (CPA, CISSP, CIA, etc.)
• Demonstrated success in a client service role, preferably with Big 4 or national advisory firm
• Familiarity with variety of technologies, operating systems, databases, and reporting and data analytics tools
• 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
• Exceptional organizational skills with capability to present to Board / C-suite audience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience related to the following areas:
• SSAE 18 / SOC 1 / SOC 2
• Sarbanes-Oxley and PCAOB requirements
• IT risk assessment / operational IT audit
• IT general controls
• COBIT framework
• PCI
• Information security / cyber frameworks (ISO 27000, NIST, AICPA, etc.)
• HIPAA
• Systems development life cycle
• Business acumen, ability to anticipate and escalate issues
• Ability meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of basic financial accounting, auditing and financial reporting concepts
• Teaching and staff development
• Ability and appetite to invest into relationships
• Exemplify a positive attitude and strong work ethic with a commitment to teamwork and professionalism.
• Ability to travel 20% to 40%