IT Audit Oversight Manager - Risks & Controls Leader

Gateway Development Commission (GDC); New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

401(a) Retirement Plan

457(b) Retirement Plan

Vacation & Sick Time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) is seeking a dynamic Manager, Audit Oversight (Information Technology) to partner with senior leadership and strengthen the organization’s risk management and internal control environment.

Reporting to the Head of Audit Oversight, this role will lead IT audit projects across planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up, delivering insights to close control gaps and improve overall IT risk management across the technology landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years IT audit, IT risk, cybersecurity, or technology assurance experience.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, CISM are highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with all levels and functions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong project management and time management skills, with the ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support annual IT audit planning by developing and executing risk-based audit plans.
• Conduct audits of applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, and data governance; evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
• Assess cybersecurity controls including IAM, network security, logging, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Identify emerging technology risks related to digital systems supporting the program.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and communicate findings to senior management and the Board of Commissioners.
• Collaborate with technology, finance, and program management teams to strengthen internal controls and remediation.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring to improve audit coverage.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within Internal Audit.
• Perform special review requests by senior management or the Board.

Skills

IT audit experience

Communication skills

Project management

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Accounting or related field

Job description

The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) is seeking a dynamic Manager, Audit Oversight (Information Technology) to partner with senior leadership and strengthen the organization’s risk management and internal control environment.

Reporting to the Head of Audit Oversight, this role will lead IT audit projects across planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up, delivering insights to close control gaps and improve overall IT risk management across the technology landscape.