About the role#
As a Technology Risk Consulting Intern, you will work with businesses across various industries, including manufacturing, real estate, construction, healthcare, and private equity. You will gain hands-on experience with direct access to business owners and executive management. Each intern is assigned a Performance Advisor to support their professional development throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Learn about client needs, their business models, and their internal control systems.
- Help clients design and improve controls by applying your knowledge of business processes and information technology.
- Identify internal control deficiencies and evaluate their risk implications to provide informed advice.
- Create documentation to support client engagements.
- Engage with client leadership to discuss strategies for emerging technology risks.
- Participate in projects such as SOX compliance, SOC reporting, IT controls testing for financial audits, and internal audits over ERP and security systems.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least 90 credit hours toward a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited university.
- A major in Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- Strong project management and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A high degree of integrity and professionalism.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Access to reliable transportation for travel to client locations.
- Progress toward a CPA, CISA, or CIA certification is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Irvine, California.
- The role is on-site.
- RSM does not provide sponsorship for this position.
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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