IT Audit Manager (2640386)

Hire Point Recruiting; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an IT Audit Manager to lead audit strategies aligning with organizational goals. You will manage the complete audit lifecycle, collaborate with senior management, and guide team development while ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant degree, professional certifications, and over 8 years of IT audit experience, preferably with a background in Big 6 audit firms. This role promotes the integration of data analytics to advance internal audit capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Relevant certification such as CISA, CISSP, or CPA.
• 8+ years of IT audit experience with team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the audit lifecycle, ensuring objectives are met.
• Drive completion of the annual audit plan and produce high-quality results.
• Lead recruiting efforts and support team growth.

Skills

IT auditing

Leadership

Communication skills

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

COSO framework

NIST framework

Data analytics tools

Job description

About the job IT Audit Manager (2640386)

Job Overview:

The IT Audit Manager plays a critical role in crafting and driving audit strategies that align with organizational goals. Leading both IT SOX evaluations and technology risk assessments, this individual provides objective audits across key operational areas and IT systems. They manage the audit lifecycle, from planning and resource allocation to reporting, ensuring the team meets its annual audit objectives effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and sustain strong relationships with senior management, ensuring Internal Audit stays attuned to evolving risks and can promptly adjust focus to address critical issues.
• Integrate insights from company-wide risk assessments into a cohesive audit approach, with specific attention to financial reporting and SOX compliance.
• Drive timely completion of the annual audit plan, overseeing the delivery of high-quality results and assisting team members in fulfilling their audit responsibilities.
• Define IT SOX compliance strategies, overseeing scoping, testing, and reporting to maintain robust internal controls.
• Regularly review team documentation to ensure consistent audit quality, especially on SOX-related work.
• Develop innovative audit approaches that proactively address emerging IT risks.
• Draft and review audit reports, ensuring actionable feedback is provided and adequately addressed by management.
• Maintain expertise in industry trends, regulatory requirements, and frameworks (COSO/NIST, PCAOB), sharing insights with the team to elevate knowledge and skills.
• Lead recruiting efforts and support team growth by evaluating potential candidates and working with HR to fulfill hiring needs.
• Collaborate on pragmatic remediation plans and drive a culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Promote the integration of data analytics, RPA, and other technologies to advance Internal Audit capabilities.
• Support team development by providing ongoing guidance, coaching, and feedback.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA, CFE, PMP, CIA).
• 8+ years of IT audit experience, including team leadership.
• Background in Big 6 audit firms preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of COSO/NIST frameworks and SOX 404 requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical skills related to IT auditing.