IT Audit Director

Thomas Brooke International; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

25% bonus target

Monthly car allowance

Exceptional benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A global leader in manufacturing seeks an experienced IT Audit Manager to lead a team of auditors in Cleveland. The role involves overseeing SOX compliance audits, risk assessments for ERP systems, and information security initiatives. Candidates should have over 10 years in IT audit, particularly in SAP environments, along with a relevant bachelor’s degree. The company offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth within a multinational organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in IT audit or IT roles with auditing experience.
• Experience auditing SAP environments is required.
• Certifications like CISA strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of auditors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT general controls testing for SOX compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments for ERP implementations.
• Assess segment-level information security controls.
• Streamline IT general controls testing processes for efficiency.
• Develop automated controls test plans.
• Prepare and present audit reports and remediation plans.
• Provide expert guidance on IT control design.
• Develop relationships with IT leadership and auditors.

Skills

IT audit methodologies

SAP environments

SOX compliance

Information security frameworks

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

AuditBoard

Job description

• Leadership Role with Impact: Lead a team of IT auditors, driving critical IT audit initiatives for a Fortune global manufacturer with a diverse portfolio of market-leading products.
• Strategic Influence: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, including Chief Information Officers across corporate and segment levels, shaping IT controls and processes.
• Hybrid Work Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work arrangement with 2-3 days per week in the office at company headquarters and the option to work remotely on other days, with moderate travel (15-20%).
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive package including base salary, realistic 25% bonus target, monthly car allowance, and exceptional benefits
• Professional Growth: Leverage opportunities to enhance technical and leadership expertise in IT audit, SAP environments, and emerging technologies while collaborating with top-tier external auditors and internal business leadership.
• Global Reach: Engage with a multinational organization operating in 159 countries, offering exposure to diverse IT systems and international business practices.

What You'll Do

• Lead IT Internal Control Testing: Oversee all IT general controls testing for SOX compliance, training and supervising a team of auditors to ensure effective execution and coordination with external auditors.
• Manage ERP System Risk Assessments: Conduct risk assessments for ERP implementations, providing formal recommendations on go-live readiness to IT leadership.
• Drive Information Security Audits: Assess segment-level information security controls against established frameworks, collaborating with the Information Security Department to enhance protections.
• Optimize IT General Controls for SOX (FY 2026 Priority): Streamline and refine IT general controls testing processes to improve efficiency and compliance outcomes.
• Enhance Automated Controls Test Plan (FY 2026 Priority): Develop and implement a robust plan to test automated controls, strengthening the internal control environment.
• Improve Stakeholder Communications (FY 2026 Priority): Foster enhanced collaboration and communication between Internal Audit, IT, and external auditors to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Update Information Security Audit Plan (FY 2026 Priority): Revise and optimize the Information Security Audit Plan and its timing to address evolving risks and compliance needs.
• Communicate Audit Findings: Prepare and present clear, concise audit reports and remediation plans to management, ensuring actionable outcomes and follow-through.
• Act as IT Controls Consultant: Provide expert guidance on IT control design for new acquisitions, ERP transformations, and shared services initiatives.
• Build Relationships: Develop strong partnerships with corporate and segment IT leadership, corporate functions (Legal, Compliance, Finance), and external auditors.

The Profile

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in IT audit (internal or external) and/or IT roles with other audit experience (e.g. financial, operational). Experience auditing SAP environments is REQUIRED (SAP S/4HANA ideal); familiarity with LN or Microsoft D365 is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Certifications: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of IT audit methodologies, SOX compliance, and information security frameworks; experience with AuditBoard is advantageous.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop a team of auditors (4+ direct reports). Must possess both strong project management skills to delegate effectively & meet deadlines, and also proven interpersonal and people development skills to ensure your team continues to grow their skills and effectiveness.
• Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-IT stakeholders (e.g., finance, senior management).
• Collaboration: Adept at building strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including IT leadership, corporate functions, and external auditors. This is NOT purely technical oversight – it requires good emotional maturity and intelligence in dealing with many different types of stakeholder.
• Personal Attributes: Positive attitude, self-sufficient, collaborative, and proactive in driving continuous improvement; comfortable working in small teams and traveling moderately (15-20%).
• Strategic Mindset: Balances respect for existing processes with a drive to innovate and optimize IT audit practices, knowing when to elevate issues or seek support.
• Cleveland location: willing to live/relocate to the Cleveland area. This is NOT a fully remote role.