IT Audit Manager

Plante Moran; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Flexible Time Off

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking an IT Audit professional to lead and supervise IT Audits and risk assessments across industries. You will manage project scopes, budgets, and teams while delivering high-quality assurance and security assessments.

The role emphasizes collaboration, client interaction, and ongoing professional development with opportunities to contribute to firm initiatives and tools. Travel 25–35% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Information Systems or similar discipline required.
• 5-7 years' experience performing and supervising IT Audits or IT risk assessments.
• Current certification or commitment to obtain preferred certifications within one year (CISA/CIA/CISSP).
• Concise professional writing skills to summarize key findings for stakeholders.
• Flexible schedule to meet client requests within billable hours.
• Proactive problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities.
• Experience in professional services or client-facing roles with scoping of services for new clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing IT Audits (test of design, test of operative effectiveness) in a collaborative team setting.
• Performing IT Audits and Security Assessments across industries.
• Knowledge of COBIT, CSI, NIST, ISO and related risk assessment approaches.
• Leading multiple client projects, including scoping, budgeting, resourcing, and QA of deliverables.
• Training team members on IT Audit concepts and best practices.
• Presenting at professional conferences to support team growth.
• Contributing to internal firm initiatives and development of new tools and services.
• Engaging in practice development activities with prospective clients and networks.

Skills

IT Auditing

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Client facing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/IS

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us.

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Managing and executing IT Audits (test of design, test of operative effectiveness) in a collaborative team setting in support of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting for compliance with various regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, FDICIA, JSOX) as an external or internal auditor.
• Performing and/or managing Information Technology(IT) Audits (e.g., system development, incident response, business continuity, etc.) and Security Assessments in various industries including Financial Services, Services Industry, Public Sector, Healthcare and Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks including COBIT, CSI, NIST, ISO, etc. and associated risk assessment approaches.
• Managing multiple client projects, and teams with responsibilities over the full project lifecycle including scoping, budgeting, resourcing, leading client discussions, providing quality assurance of engagement deliverables, and interactions with client stakeholders.
• Training and guiding team members on IT Audit concepts through formal training and on-job training.
• Attending and presenting at professional conference events to support ongoing team growth.
• Contributing to internal firm initiatives including recruiting, seeking efficiencies in client delivery, and exploring new technologies to support internal and external projects.
• Engage in practice development activities with prospective clients and other networking activities.
• Assist the firm in developing new tools and services related to emerging trends in IT audit and security.

The qualifications.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Information Systems or similar discipline required.
• 5-7 years' experience performing and supervising IT Audits, Technology Risk Assessments, or IT internal control risk evaluation and reporting.
• Current certificate or commitment to obtain preferred certifications within one (1) year. Preferred certifications include CISA, CIA or CISSP.
• Concise professional writing skills to summarize key take aways and project challenges/deficiencies to project stakeholders”.
• Flexible schedule required to be responsive to client requests within total and billable hours goals”.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proven experience in a professional services or client-facing role, along with defining scope of services and projects for new client and expansion of clients.
• Proficiency with audit tools and Microsoft office suite.
• Superior attention to detail and conscientious quality of work product.
• Professional demeanor with superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel overnight for client work and firm events 25-35%.

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

What makes us different?

On the surface, we’re one of the nation’s largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see what makes us different: we’re a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody ‘s perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities.

Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace.We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work.Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00

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