IT Business Controls Manager

World Fuel; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

World Fuel seeks an IT Business Controls Manager to partner with Technology and Digital teams, strengthening our IT control environment and driving sustainable solutions.

Ideal candidates have an IT Audit or Internal Audit background, transitioning to a business-facing, remediation-focused role with influence and cross-functional collaboration. You will connect IT, Internal Audit, and External Audit to identify risks early and drive timely remediation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT Audit, Internal Audit, IT Controls, or SOX environments.
• Strong understanding of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and SOX.
• Experience partnering across technology and business stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive remediation and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to Technology and Digital teams on IT controls.
• Coordinate IT control matters across internal and external stakeholders.
• Design and implement IT General Controls (access, change management, operations) and automated controls.
• Work with IT teams to build practical, scalable control solutions.
• Validate controls operate effectively and monitor remediation progress.

Skills

ITGCs

SOX compliance

Stakeholder management

Remediation & influence

Job description

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

IT Business Controls Manager

Location: Miami, FL (Doral)

About The Role

World Fuel is seeking a high-impact IT Business Controls Manager to partner with our technology and digital teams to strengthen our control environment and drive sustainable solutions.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in IT Audit or Internal Audit who is ready to move beyond testing and into a business-facing, solutions-driven role focused on influence, remediation, and continuous improvement.

You will serve as a key connector across IT, Business Controls, Internal Audit, and External Audit, ensuring risks are identified early and effectively addressed.

Key Responsibilities

Business Controls & Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to Technology and Digital teams on IT controls
• Serve as the central coordination point for IT control matters across internal and external stakeholders
• Support the design and implementation of:
  • IT General Controls (access, change management, operations)
  • Automated and system-dependent controls
• Work with IT teams to build practical, scalable control solutions
• Perform ongoing validation to ensure controls operate effectively

SOX & Remediation

• Partner with Internal Audit to assess control gaps and root causes
• Act as the primary liaison for IT-related deficiencies
• Drive remediation efforts by:
  • Defining action plans
  • Establishing ownership and timelines
  • Tracking progress to resolution
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment to remove blockers
• Proactively identify emerging risks before they become audit findings

Advisory & Strategic Initiatives

• Provide a controls and risk lens on:
  • System implementations
  • Technology enhancements
  • Process transformation initiatives
• Support the evolution of governance, risk, and control frameworks
• Contribute to the ongoing maturity of the Business Controls function

Experience

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in IT Audit, Internal Audit, IT Controls, or SOX environments
• Strong understanding of:
  • IT General Controls (ITGCs)
  • SOX frameworks and compliance
• Experience partnering across technology and business stakeholders
• Proven ability to drive remediation and influence outcomes

Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and influence without authority
• Ability to translate technical risks into clear business insights
• Solutions-oriented mindset with strong execution focus
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• High ownership and accountability

World Fuel is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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