IT Internal Audit Manager

MPN Coaching; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition-reimbursement program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Farm Credit Bank of Texas, headquartered in Austin, seeks an IT Internal Audit Manager to oversee IT governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. You will plan and execute IT audits, collaborate with IT leadership, finance, and external providers, and drive improvements across the bank’s technology controls.

You will lead audits of IT general and application controls, coordinate third-party resources, and ensure adherence to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, information systems, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in internal auditing, public accounting, regulatory auditing, or similar audit roles.
• Experience providing leadership, project coordination, or guidance to others.
• Experience auditing information systems within financial services organizations.
• Experience with IT audit, SOX compliance, and COSO internal controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to conduct complex audits independently and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT risk assessments and contribute to the annual internal audit plan.
• Manage IT audit engagements evaluating IT general controls, application controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop audit objectives, risk assessments, and audit programs.
• Coordinate third-party consultants to ensure scope, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Support vendor management and IT leadership in selecting service providers.
• Evaluate technology operations and internal control frameworks for adequacy and effectiveness.

Skills

IT risk assessment

Audit planning

General IT controls

Regulatory compliance

SOX compliance

COSO framework

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting, business, finance or information systems

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Who we are:

Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $42.2 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation's capital markets.

While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin.

We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technology, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, legal, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.

Position Description:

The IT Internal Audit Manager manages assigned information technology audit activities to provide independent assurance over IT governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Responsible for planning and executing IT audits to evaluate the effectiveness of technology controls, systems security, and operational processes. Collaborates with Internal Audit leadership, IT management, business stakeholders, and external providers to assess risks, identify control gaps, communicate findings, and support improvements to the Bank’s IT governance and risk management practices.

Day-to-Day Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct IT risk assessments and contribute to the development of the annual internal audit plan.

• Manage assigned IT audit engagements to evaluate IT general controls, application controls, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance.

• Develop audit objectives, risk assessments, and audit programs in alignment with established audit methodology.

• Coordinate third-party consultants supporting IT audit engagements to ensure work aligns with defined scope, timelines, and quality expectations.

• Support the identification and evaluation of IT audit service providers in collaboration with Vendor Management and IT leadership.

• Evaluate technology operations and control frameworks to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.

• Review audit work performed by internal team members and external consultants to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards.

• Execute IT audits in accordance with approved audit programs, internal policies, and professional auditing standards.

• Analyze audit evidence to assess control design, operating effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.

• Identify control deficiencies, document audit observations, and recommend practical corrective actions.

• Prepare audit reports, findings, and recommendations for review and presentation to management.

• Participate in audit exit conferences and communicate findings, risks, and remediation expectations to relevant stakeholders.

• Perform follow-up reviews to validate corrective actions and monitor the resolution of outstanding audit findings.

• Provide advisory support for special projects, technology initiatives, and risk management activities.

• Incorporate fraud risk considerations into audit planning, testing, and special engagements, as appropriate.

• Perform IT audit activities in accordance with applicable professional standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Code of Ethics.

• Maintain relevant professional certifications and participate in ongoing training and professional development.

• Support the IT components of the enterprise risk assessment in collaboration with Internal Audit leadership.

• Coordinate audit activities related to system upgrades, testing, and issue resolution in partnership with IT and business stakeholders.
• Participate in leadership discussions, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and collaborative activities across the Farm Credit System.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, information systems, or related field.

• Five to seven (5-7) years of experience in internal auditing, public accounting, regulatory auditing, or similar audit-related roles.

• Experience providing functional leadership, project coordination, stakeholder alignment, or guidance to others.

• Experience auditing information systems within financial services organizations.

• Experience with IT audit, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and COSO internal control frameworks.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to conduct complex audits independently and exercise sound professional judgment.

Preferred Requirements:

• Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

• Experience coordinating third-party audit engagements and managing audit vendors.

• Experience with audit management software such as Workiva.

• Knowledge of regulatory expectations applicable to financial institutions and technology risk management.
• Experience presenting audit results to management.

Management Responsibilities:

This role is responsible for the direct supervision of one or more regular employees and provides ongoing people leadership, including work direction, prioritization, performance management, coaching, and employee development. Responsibilities may include supporting hiring and onboarding, providing performance feedback, assisting with corrective actions, promoting employee engagement and retention, and coordinating team resources and workloads. The role fosters collaboration, inclusion, continuous improvement, and effective implementation of organizational changes within the assigned function or team.

Why Farm Credit Bank of Texas:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:

• Flexible health-and-wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• 401(k) plan that includes immediate vesting of a generous employer match and additional employer contribution.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Fertility benefit and parental leave plan.
• Up to two days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events.
• Ongoing professional-development opportunities.
• Generous tuition-reimbursement program.
• Physical fitness incentive plan.
• Employer matching gifts program.

Important note:

We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your application, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls and emails, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work. We can't personally follow up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.

A/EOE/M/F/D/V