Internal IT Audit Manager

The Keller Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keller Group is seeking an Internal IT Audit Manager in Phoenix to lead IT-focused audits, including ITGC, SOX IT compliance, and cybersecurity. You will drive the annual audit plan, enhance analytics, and modernize processes with AuditBoard and related tools.

This high-visibility role offers leadership responsibility, executive exposure, and opportunities for long-term growth within the Internal Audit function. Collaboration with IT leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT audit or internal audit experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Strong SOX IT compliance and ITGC knowledge and practice.
• Experience leading IT audit engagements and coordinating with external auditors.
• Public company SOX environment experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and ownership of projects or programs.
• Familiarity with AuditBoard/Optro; value with other GRC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT audits across ITGC, application controls, cybersecurity, and tech-enabled operations.
• Oversee SOX IT compliance activities including walkthroughs and testing.
• Develop and execute the annual IT audit plan based on risk.
• Monitor findings and remediation actions with management.
• Administer AuditBoard/Optro; support system enhancements and adoption.
• Create standardized templates, workflows, dashboards, and reporting.
• Expand data analytics and continuous monitoring in audits.
• Lead IA technology and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT leadership, stakeholders, and external auditors.
• Present clear audit results and recommendations to executives.
• Mentor and develop Internal Audit team members.

Skills

IT audit

SOX IT compliance

IT General Controls

Data analytics

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

CIA

CISA

CPA

CISM

Tools

AuditBoard/Optro

Workiva

TeamMate

Job description

The Keller Group is excited to support our Phoenix-based client in their search for an Internal IT Audit Manager. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an experienced IT audit professional to join a growing Internal Audit function and play a key role in expanding the organization’s technology audit capabilities.

As a member of the Internal Audit leadership team, you will lead IT-focused audit activities across the organization, including IT General Controls (ITGC), SOX IT compliance, application controls, cybersecurity, and technology-enabled operational audits. In addition to audit execution, this role will help modernize and enhance the Internal Audit function through AuditBoard, data analytics, automation, and process improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has built a strong foundation in IT audit and is ready to take the next step into a manager-level role with meaningful leadership responsibility, executive visibility, and long-term growth potential.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

• Lead and execute risk-based IT audits across ITGC, application controls, cybersecurity, operational technology, and technology-enabled operations
• Lead SOX IT compliance activities, including walkthroughs, control testing, remediation, and coordination with external auditors
• Support development and execution of the annual IT audit plan based on organizational risk
• Monitor audit findings and management action plans to drive timely remediation
• Serve as a key resource and administrator for AuditBoard/Optro, supporting system enhancements and user adoption
• Develop standardized audit templates, work programs, workflows, dashboards, and reporting
• Expand the use of data analytics and continuous monitoring throughout IT and operational audits
• Lead Internal Audit technology and process improvement initiatives
• Partner closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, external auditors, and other members of the Internal Audit team
• Provide clear, concise audit results and recommendations to executive leadership
• Lead and develop members of the Internal Audit team while helping expand the organization's IT audit capabilities

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 7+ years of progressive experience in IT Audit, Internal Audit, IT Risk, or External Audit
• Strong experience with SOX IT compliance and IT General Controls (ITGC)
• Experience leading IT audit engagements and working with external auditors
• Public company/SOX environment experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated progression into leadership, project ownership, or manager-level responsibilities
• Experience with AuditBoard/Optro strongly preferred; experience with Workiva, TeamMate, or comparable GRC/audit platforms also valued
• Exposure to application controls, cybersecurity, operational audits, and/or technology risk
• Strong project management, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively across a complex, multi-system environment
• Big 4 experience preferred but not required
• CIA, CISA, CPA, CISM, or AuditBoard/Optro certification is a plus, but relevant experience will be prioritized
• Highly proactive, collaborative, professional, and change-oriented approach