Assistant Director, IT Audit

Jobtailor; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior IT Audit leader to drive development of audit methodologies, risk assessment processes, and IA strategies in a complex environment across the organization. You will manage audits, lead advisory engagements, and ensure compliance with GIAs and control frameworks.

The role emphasizes leveraging data analytics and emerging technologies to enhance audits, with reporting to executive leadership and facilitation of corrective action plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, cybersecurity, business management, or related field with seven years progressive auditing experience.
• CISA or CISSP certification required; other equivalent certifications accepted.
• Master's degree plus 5 years auditing experience or a BA with 7 years progressive auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in IT audit methodologies, IA strategies, and risk assessment.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, cybersecurity, compliance, and internal control processes across the University and affiliated entities.
• Serve as Project Manager for audit and advisory engagements.
• Ensure audits follow GIAs and relevant control frameworks.
• Promote continuous improvement through data analytics and innovative audit techniques.
• Communicate audit results and risks to management and executive leadership and facilitate corrective action plans.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

IT audit methodologies

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree required

CISA certification

CISSP certification

Master's degree preferred

Certified Internal Auditor preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development of IT audit methodologies, Internal Audit (IA) strategies, and risk assessment processes.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, cybersecurity, compliance, and internal control processes across the University and affiliated entities.
• Serve as Project Manager for audit and advisory engagements.
• Ensure audit activities are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and relevant control frameworks.
• Promote continuous improvement through the use of emerging technologies, data analytics, and innovative audit techniques.
• Communicate audit results and emerging risks to management and executive leadership and facilitate development of corrective action plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in accounting, information systems, cybersecurity, business management, or a related field and seven years of demonstrated progressive experience in auditing and compliance in complex projects and supervising professional staff.
• CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent professional certification required.
• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited university and 5 years of demonstrated, progressive experience in internal or external auditing and compliance or Bachelors and a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience. Certified Internal Auditor certification is preferred in addition to IT Certification.