IT Audit Manager

Hire Consulting Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services is seeking an IT Internal Audit Manager to lead technology-focused audits across an enterprise IT environment. You will plan, execute, and report on IT audits to strengthen risk management and governance in an in-office role in Phoenix, AZ.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in IT audit or risk/compliance, with CIA/CISA and experience with AuditBoard. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, accounting, or related field.
• CIA or CISA certification required; CPA or CISSP preferred.
• Experience with AuditBoard and IT risk management.
• 5+ years in IT audit or risk/compliance with leadership experience.
• Familiarity with IT controls, COSO/COBIT, and SOX testing.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute IT audits including ITGC and application controls.
• Develop and maintain an annual risk-based IT audit plan.
• Lead SOX IT control testing and remediation tracking.
• Apply COBIT, COSO, NIST, and ISO 27001 to assess controls.
• Document workpapers and findings in AuditBoard.
• Mentor and develop audit staff throughout the lifecycle.
• Communicate findings and risks to senior management and auditors.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and business units to address issues.
• Track issues and action plans to ensure timely remediation.
• Stay current on tech risks and regulatory changes.

Skills

Audit leadership

IT audits

SOX testing

ITGC & app controls

Regulatory frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Accounting

Tools

AuditBoard

Job description

Now Hiring: IT Internal Audit Manager

Ready to lead technology-focused audits across an enterprise IT environment? We're looking for an IT Internal Audit Manager to plan, execute, and report on audits that strengthen risk management and governance.

In this role, you'll evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT general and application controls, support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and partner with IT and business leaders. The ideal candidate combines technical audit expertise with strong communication and leadership skills.

What you'll do:

• Plan, lead, and execute IT audits, including ITGC, application controls, and operational audits
• Develop and maintain the annual risk-based IT audit plan with Internal Audit leadership
• Lead SOX IT control testing, including scoping, walkthroughs, design and operating effectiveness testing, and remediation tracking
• Apply frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, NIST, and ISO 27001 to assess control environments and identify risk
• Manage and develop the AuditBoard platform and use it to document workpapers, findings, and controls
• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff throughout the audit lifecycle
• Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to senior management, business stakeholders, and external auditors
• Build strong relationships with IT leadership, business units, and external audit partners
• Track audit issues and management action plans to ensure timely remediation
• Stay current on emerging technology risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field
• CIA or CISA certification required; CPA or CISSP preferred
• In-depth experience with AuditBoard
• 5+ years of progressive experience in IT audit, internal audit, or risk/compliance, including people-management or team-leadership experience
• Familiarity with IT controls, audit methodologies, and risk management frameworks
• Experience with SOX control testing
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice to have:

• Additional certifications such as CISM or CRISC
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and IT governance standards
• Public accounting or consulting experience (Big 4 a plus)
• Master's degree or MBA.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple engagements at once
• Ability to turn technical findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical and executive audiences

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Salary: $125,000 - $135,000

Must be a US Citizen or have the GreenCard. No sponsorship! This is an in-office role located in Phoenix, Arizona.