ERP Risk Automation Consulting Associate Summer 2026

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Risk Consulting ERP Risk & Automation Consulting Associate

Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, or Pittsburgh only

The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Automation Services practice assists with various consulting, internal, and external audit clients by bringing in-depth ERP, automation, or data analytics skills where needed to help assess complex security and controls issues.

The practice performs a variety of services including application control and / or security assessments, developing complex data analytics, process mining assessments, building bots, implementing GRC technologies, as well as performing ERP implementation risk reviews. The practice also has unique project management positions client facing to help manage these services.

Position Description

We are currently looking for a Consulting Associate to assist with ERP risk, security, controls and / or automation services. The Consulting Associate will work with a variety of teams of highly experienced professionals in a wide variety of system environments and automation technologies. This will provide an associate hands-on opportunity to learn our services. As a Consulting Associate, you will jump start your career through a comprehensive training and induction period where you will be exposed to many of our risk consulting solutions sets. This formal and on the job training includes :

IT general and application controls testing and assessments

Sarbanes Oxely (SOX) methodologies

ERP Security and segregation of duties (SOD) tools and methods

ERP Implementation Risk services

Business risk and exposure testing analytics

Data migration assessments

Examples of candidate's responsibilities include :

Meeting with clients and conducting consulting projects

Preparing reports on consulting services performed for clients; delivering reports where appropriate and discussing results and recommendations with client

Performing security, segregation of duties, and data analytics asessments using various proprietary and commercial tools

Providing risk reduction recommendations and implementing solutions to control weaknesses

Developing policies and procedures as it relates to information systems controls

Basic Qualifications :

Pursuing a B.A. / B.S. / M.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university in the following field(s) : Management Information Systems, Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Accounting Information Systems or other related degrees

Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred

Strong verbal and written abilities

Strong problem solving skills

Curious and collaborative

Strong multi-tasking and project management skills

Client focused

Advanced Qualifications or Willingness to Obtain :

If you have any of these qualifications or willingness to focus in any of these areas, it’s a plus :

CISA, CPA, PPM or GIAC certifications

SAP, Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud, Dynamics 365, or Workday training or certifications

ACL, IDEA, Python, R, Hadoop, Tableau or other data analytics tools experience

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and / or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military / Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range : $58,960 - $70,350