IT Audit Manager

Plante Moran; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking an experienced IT Audit professional to lead and execute audits across financial reporting controls and IT risk areas. You will work with cross-functional teams on scoping, budgeting, and delivering high-quality engagement deliverables.

The role requires 5-7 years in IT audits, professional certifications, and strong communication skills. Travel 25-35% is expected, with opportunities to contribute to tools, training, and client development.

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 year (CISA, CIA or CISSP).
• Concise professional writing skills to summarize key take aways and project challenges/deficiencies to stakeholders.
• Flexible schedule to be responsive to client requests within hours goals.
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proven experience in a professional services or client-facing role, with defining scope of services and projects for new clients.
• Proficiency with audit tools and Microsoft Office suite.
• Superior attention to detail and conscientious quality of work.
• Professional demeanor with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel overnight 25-35%.

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing IT Audits (test of design, test of operative effectiveness) in support of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting for SOX, FDICIA, JSOX.
• Performing IT Audits (e.g., system development, incident response, business continuity) and Security Assessments in various industries.
• Knowledge of COBIT, CSI, NIST, ISO, and risk assessment approaches.
• Managing multiple client projects and teams across scoping, budgeting, resourcing, and delivering engagement deliverables.
• Training and guiding team members on IT Audit concepts.
• Attending and presenting at professional conference events to support team growth.
• Contributing to internal initiatives, recruiting, and exploring new technologies.
• Engaging in business development and networking activities.
• Assisting the firm in developing new tools and services for IT audit trends.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / IS

5-7 years IT Audits

Certifications in progress (CISA/CIA/C

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Information Systems or similar

Tools

Audit tools

MS Office

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. So,what are you waiting for?

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 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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