IT Audit Manager - USDS

TikTok; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company seeks an IT Audit Manager to oversee IT audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role involves developing audit plans, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with various teams to enhance IT governance and risk management. Ideal candidates possess extensive IT audit experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Paid personal time off

10 paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT audit experience, ideally in a technology company.
• Solid understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and COSO framework.
• Experience managing in-house teams and co-source/third-party audit partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IT audit plans, conduct risk assessments, and perform IT audit testing.
• Lead all phases of IT audits, from planning to reporting.
• Assess IT general controls and evaluate emerging IT risks.

Skills

IT risk assessment

IT general controls (ITGCs)

cybersecurity controls

cloud computing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance

Job description

Responsibilities
Team Introduction
Internal Audit plans and executes audit projects according to our risk-based audit plan, and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of financial, compliance, operational, and IT processes and controls. We collaborate with business functions in addressing risks and improving the control environment through timely and comprehensive audit work and remediation action tracking.

In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

Responsibilities
- Develop and execute IT audit plans, conduct risk assessments, and perform IT audit testing independently.
- Lead all phases of IT audits, from planning and fieldwork to reporting and remediation tracking.
- Conduct effective reviews of IT audits, providing value-added feedback to team members.
- Quantify technology risk exposure and clearly articulate business impacts of findings.
- Assess IT general controls (ITGCs), cybersecurity frameworks, cloud security, data privacy, and SDLC controls.
- Evaluate emerging IT risks and proactively identify control gaps in technology and security processes.
- Provide insights and recommendations to strengthen IT governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC).
- Assist in conducting the annual IT risk assessment with the Head of USDS IA.
- Manage third-party co-source partners to ensure IT audit objectives, timelines, and deliverables are met.
- Oversee and support future in-house IT audit hires.
- Prepare and review audit workpapers from future in-house and third-party audit consultants.
- Partner with IT, Security, Compliance, and Engineering teams to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a collaborative partner with Global IA on joint IT audit initiatives.
- Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in IT risk management.
- Contribute to the development of IT audit methodologies, processes, and best practices within the newly formed team.
- Adapt to the evolving needs of the IA function — additional responsibilities may be assigned as the team.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of IT audit experience, ideally in a technology company, Big 4 firm, or highly regulated industry.
- Solid understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and COSO framework.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of IT risk assessment, ITGCs, cybersecurity controls, cloud computing, and IT frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, COBIT).
- Experience managing in-house teams and co-source/third-party audit partners and leading complex audit engagements.
- Experience engaging with IT, security, compliance, and engineering teams to assess risks and controls. Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, relationship-driven approach. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, depending on the audit area.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certifications preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and written skills.

About USDS
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.

Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.


Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.


USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA


Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $115556 - $215967 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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