IT Assurance Manager

Kodiak Solutions LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm where you can lead IT Assurance audits and transform client environments. This pivotal role requires managing audit engagements, fostering innovation in methodologies, and supporting business development. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams, ensuring effective IT controls while nurturing junior staff. With a commitment to diversity and career growth, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Embrace a culture that values your contributions and helps shape the future of the industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Career coaching and development

Inclusive culture that values diversity

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT Assurance or audit with focus on compliance and SOC reports.
• Relevant certifications like CISA, CISSP, or CISM are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IT Assurance and audit engagements ensuring quality.
• Manage client relationships and lead teams while mentoring junior staff.

Skills

IT Assurance

Audit Management

Cybersecurity

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field

CPA or MBA (preferred)

Tools

NIST

COBIT

ISO 27001

Job description

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description:

Crowe LLP offers IT Assurance audit services, focusing on ensuring IT controls are effective, align with business goals, and protect information assets. These audits assess IT systems, including security controls, data integrity, and IT resource utilization, while also considering compliance and regulatory requirements. Crowe's IT Assurance practice helps clients understand their IT environments, manage technology risks, and communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences.

The IT Audit and Assurance Manager plays a pivotal role in leading and transforming IT environments for our clients, with a strong focus on audit processes. This position involves managing and executing IT Assurance and audit engagements, ensuring effective controls, and supporting business development initiatives. The role requires collaboration with client leadership and internal teams to deliver high-quality services, while also fostering innovation in audit methodologies and tools.

The IT Audit and Assurance Manager will work in a dynamic environment, providing leadership and guidance to junior staff and contributing to the growth of our practice.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan, supervise, and execute IT Assurance and audit engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery within budget and timelines.
2. Manage client relationships, building positive rapport and addressing concerns proactively.
3. Lead multiple teams, providing performance feedback and mentoring to junior staff.
4. Conduct hands-on work in cybersecurity and IT audit, overseeing complex technology environments.
5. Present and communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences, including senior management and audit committees.
6. Participate in innovation sessions to develop new audit methodologies and tools.
7. Develop and maintain client relationships, identifying new business opportunities.
8. Ensure compliance with industry standards and frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, and ISO 27001.
9. Support business development efforts and contribute to the growth of the IT Audit and Assurance practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Assurance, audit, or information security, with a focus on SOC reports and compliance.
3. Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CISM.
4. Experience in consulting or professional services, with a track record of managing multiple projects.
5. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
6. Ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. CPA preferred, or MBA is a plus.
2. Experience with financial services clients, including banking, private equity, asset management, insurance, and fintech.
3. Knowledge of midrange or mainframe architecture (IBM iSeries or IBM OS/390).
4. Additional certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Our Benefits:

Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package.

How You Can Grow:

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations.

More about Crowe:

Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.