IT Audit & Digital Risk Manager | SOX & Controls

Elliott Davis; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time away

Flexible work schedules

Paid maternity and adoption leave

Wellness benefits

Professional coaching

Leadership development programs

Beyond program

Job summary

Elliott Davis is seeking an IT Audit Manager – Digital Risk Services to lead technology risk engagements for clients across IT general controls, SOX IT audits, and internal IT controls. You will manage planning, budgets, staffing, and deliverables while coaching junior staff.

The role requires a strong technical background, client service excellence, and the ability to develop audit deliverables and reports. A CPA/CISA background is preferred in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information technology, information systems, or related field.
• 6+ years of IT audit or technology risk experience in professional services or industry.
• Current CISA certification is required; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing IT audit, technology risk, and controls engagements from planning through reporting, including scope, budgets, timelines, staffing, and deliverables.
• Leading and reviewing work related to IT general controls, SOX IT audits, and internal audit IT controls engagements.
• Evaluating control design and operating effectiveness across logical access, change management, computer operations, systems development, and related technology processes.
• Managing client expectations, maintaining clear communication, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality work.
• Reviewing team workpapers and deliverables to confirm audit methodology, documentation, and quality standards are met.
• Coaching and developing seniors and staff through on-the-job guidance, timely feedback, and training.
• Identifying control gaps, communicating practical recommendations, and helping clients strengthen their technology control environments.
• Supporting proposals, scoping, and business development activities for new and existing clients.
• Contributing to practice improvements, technical guidance, training materials, and new service offerings.

Skills

CISA certification

Technology risk

IT audit leadership

SOX IT controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or IT

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Elliott Davis is seeking an IT Audit Manager – Digital Risk Services to lead technology risk engagements for clients across IT general controls, SOX IT audits, and internal IT controls. You will manage planning, budgets, staffing, and deliverables while coaching junior staff.

The role requires a strong technical background, client service excellence, and the ability to develop audit deliverables and reports. A CPA/CISA background is preferred in a collaborative, hybrid environment.