Bough is a decidedly different kind of advisory, assurance, and transformation solutions firm. Working collaboratively with clients in finance, audit, and compliance organizations, we co-create fully integrated and comprehensive solutions that connect people, processes, and technologies to navigate accounting, reporting, and compliance matters. Our services include finance and accounting advisory, revenue assurance, FP&A advisory and support, risk advisory, and process automation and transformation. We are busy and sometimes crazy busy delivering exceptional results to our clients with trust, quality, and humanness. Our name 'Bough' means the main branch of a tree - a name that keeps us grounded in nature and emphasizes our belief that we wish to be the main branch on which our clients and employees lean with trust. For any position we are hiring, we don’t just want you to be an ambitious, analytical, multi-skilled, risk-taking go-getter for Bough. We want you to be more. More for yourself and for anything you undertake. Socially responsible, intuitive, empathetic, trustworthy, thoughtful, imaginative, creative, and curious are some words that resonate with us. Your skills are a qualifier, and we believe that each of us is much more than the skills we bring to our job - the person we are looking for... Role Description: As an Associate on our IT Risk Advisory team at Bough , you will contribute to a variety of client projects focused on IT risk, IT General Controls (ITGC), cybersecurity, and IT compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to build specialized expertise while supporting impactful risk management and transformation initiatives for leading organizations. You will collaborate closely with senior consultants, managers, and client stakeholders, gaining hands-on experience with complex IT challenges and delivering high-quality, practical solutions. Key Responsibilities: Assist in executing IT General Controls (ITGC) testing, including access management, change management, and IT operations controls. Perform IT Application Controls (ITAC) testing, evaluating automated controls within critical applications (e.g., approvals, calculations, segregation of duties). Conduct key reports testing to validate report logic, data accuracy, and reliability for financial and operational use. Assess interface controls to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data flows between systems (e.g., ERP to sub-ledgers, third-party integrations). Support ERP system testing (e.g., SAP, Oracle), including configuration reviews, security roles, and control design assessments. Assist in SOC 1 / SOC 2 reviews, evaluating service organization controls and third-party risk impacts on client environments. Collaborate with client IT teams to understand system landscapes, critical applications, and data flows to map risks and control points. Conduct research on cybersecurity risks, IT compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and emerging technologies relevant to client industries. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. 0–2 years of experience in IT risk, IT audit, cybersecurity, or related IT control roles; experience with a Big 4 or similar professional services firm is a plus. Foundational knowledge of key IT risk and control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 1/SOC 2, and general ITGC or ITAC concepts. Basic proficiency with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with audit, analytics, or risk management tools is a plus. Preferred Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability. Strong written and verbal communication; able to explain technical concepts clearly. High energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations. Entrepreneurial mindset with eagerness to learn and grow. Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team setting. Show more Show less