Attest Services-IT Audit Manager

Grant Thornton (US); Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) is looking for an IT Assurance Manager to lead IT general control audits, utilizing your technical and leadership skills. You will manage multiple client engagements, oversee project scheduling, and ensure quality compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree along with a CISA certification and possess at least six years of relevant experience. This role offers a dynamic work environment with flexible location options.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of relevant experience in public accounting or equivalent field.
• Deep understanding of generally accepted practices for testing key reports and application controls.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple client engagements and manage project scheduling.
• Evaluate and test IT controls for financial statement audits.
• Train and supervise less experienced team members.

Skills

Technical expertise with SAP

Risk assessment skills

Team leadership

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related disciplines

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Tools

Oracle

JD Edwards

NetSuite

Job description

IT Assurance Manager

As an IT Assurance Manager you will use your technical and leadership skills to oversee completion of IT general control audits. You’ll apply your knowledge of each client’s operations, processes and risks to support financial statement opinions and enhance IT assurance services.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple client engagements, including scoping, project scheduling, quality review and managing to budget.
• Listen and communicate clearly with clients about engagement expectations and assessment of each organization’s level of risk.
• Plan, execute and complete engagements to evaluate and test IT controls and identify areas of risk, providing support to financial statement audits.
• Work with clients and audit teams to identify and promptly resolve audit‑related issues.
• Team up with colleagues on proposals and business development activities.
• Train and supervise less experienced team members and provide consistent, regular feedback.
• Work at a client site, in the office or remotely, with flexibility in schedule and location.
• Represent the firm at recruiting and professional networking events.
• Build technical and professional skills through formal training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, IT, MIS or related disciplines.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum six years of relevant experience in public accounting or equivalent field, delivering controls‑based services with exposure to Information Technology General Controls for financial statement audits.
• Deep understanding of generally accepted practices for testing key reports and application controls; technical expertise with SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, etc. is a plus.
• Knowledge of access control software, security architecture and administration, internet use/firewalls, network security awareness and enforcement, security policies and standards, operating systems (Windows, UNIX, AS400, Mainframe), and databases.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities.
• Value teamwork, are agile and understand the power of building strong relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance programs; employee assistance program.
• Paid sick leave (minimum 72 hours for interns and seasonal employees).
• 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan subject to eligibility.
• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.

Grant Thornton is an equal opportunity employer. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is the policy of the firm to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

For Los Angeles Applicants only: The firm will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.