IT Internal Audit Manager

BDO USA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Job summary

BDO USA’s IT Internal Audit Manager collaborates with the Internal Audit Director and leads planning, execution, and delivery of IT risk engagements, focusing on controls, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.

This role supervises staff, manages engagement economics, supports business development, and partners with leaders to strengthen governance and risk management across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, or Finance is required; CPA/CISA preferred.
• 6+ years IT internal audit experience in risk advisory or similar.
• Experience testing IT general controls, application controls, automated controls, and cybersecurity risks.
• Supervisory experience is required; prior public accounting exposure preferred.
• CISA, CIA, or CPA certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Leads IT internal audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up.
• Evaluates IT general and application controls, cybersecurity, data governance, and key process controls.
• Identifies control gaps and recommends practical remediation.
• Interviews, walks through processes, and maintains relationships with leadership and auditees.
• Prepares clear reports and deliverables for management and audit committees.
• Manages engagement scope, timelines, and staffing; ensures quality work product.
• Coaches and develops staff; promotes ethics and professional standards.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Analytical and diagnostic skills

Project leadership

Supervisory experience

Multi-task under deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, IS, or Finance

CISA

CIA

CPA

6+ years IT internal audit experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary

The IT Internal Audit Manager collaborates with the Internal Audit Director and leads the planning, execution, and delivery of internal audit and risk advisory engagements, with a primary focus on information technology risks, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. This role partners with leaders to assess risk, evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, identify process improvement opportunities, and deliver practical recommendations that strengthen governance, risk management, and compliance. The Manager is also responsible for supervising and developing engagement team members, managing project economics, and supporting business development activities.

Job Duties

• Leads IT internal audit, risk assessment, and internal control engagements from planning through fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up
• Evaluates IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity-related controls, system interfaces, data governance, and key business process controls
• Identifies control gaps, process inefficiencies, and emerging risks; develop practical, risk-based recommendations for remediation
• Conducts interviews, facilitates walkthroughs, and maintains effective working relationships with leadership and auditees
• Prepares and delivers clear, concise reports, presentations, and other deliverables for management and audit committees
• Assists in developing risk-based internal audit plans, project scopes, and resource requirements
• Manages engagement execution, including timelines, staffing, and quality of work product
• Reviews team workpapers and deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional standards and firm methodology
• Contributes to a positive team culture by coaching, mentoring, and developing staff through ongoing feedback and performance management
• Partners with leadership to promote adherence to the IIA Code of Ethics and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Performs other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day work of Associates on assigned engagements
• Reviews work product, provides timely coaching, and ensures team members are trained on relevant tools, methodologies, and software
• Evaluates performance, delivers periodic feedback, and supports career development and goal setting
• Serves as a mentor and role model for team members by fostering collaboration, accountability, and client service excellence

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, Information Systems, or Finance, preferred

Experience

• Six (6) or more years of experience in IT internal audit, risk advisory, required
• Experience testing and assessing IT general controls, application controls, automated controls, system implementations, and cybersecurity-related risks, required
• Experience conducting audit planning, developing audit programs, performing testing, preparing work papers, and drafting audit reports, required
• Supervisory experience, required
• Experience performing audits within a public accounting environment, preferred

License/Certifications

• Certified Information System Auditor (“CISA”), Certified Internal Auditor (“CIA”), or Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”), required

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
• Experience with Oracle, preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
• Ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well‑being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

Benefits

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"