IT Internal Audit Manager

Piper Companies; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies in Tempe, AZ seeks an IT Internal Audit Manager to lead technology-focused audits, IT SOX compliance, cybersecurity assessments, and risk initiatives. The role is onsite five days a week with travel up to 20%.

You will partner with executive leadership on enterprise technology and compliance programs. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in IT audit/risk, Big 4 experience, SAP familiarity, and certifications like CISA; CISSP or similar is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, accounting, finance, cybersecurity, or related field.
• 4+ years in IT audit, IT risk, information security, IT SOX, or technology risk.
• Big 4 experience or recent transition from EY, KPMG, PwC, or Deloitte.
• Experience leading ITGC, application controls, cybersecurity, cloud, and SOX audits.
• SAP knowledge preferred; COSO, COBIT, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and HIPAA familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual technology audit strategy and risk-based audits across cybersecurity, cloud, IT operations, IAM, third-party risk, and major tech transformations.
• Manage IT SOX compliance: ITGC scoping, control design reviews, testing, remediation, and coordination with external auditors.
• Assess information security programs against frameworks and provide independent assessments of governance and privacy controls.
• Utilize data analytics and tools (Power BI, SQL, Python) to strengthen coverage and monitoring.
• Partner with leadership to communicate risks, advise on controls, and support audits and reporting.

Skills

IT Audit

IT Risk

Information Security

IT SOX

Technology Risk

CISA

CISSP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

ServiceNow

Workday

Salesforce

Power BI

SQL

Python

Microsoft 365

GRC platforms

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a IT Internal Audit Manager for a leading medical device and life sciences organization in Tempe, Arizona. The IT Internal Audit Manager will serve as a key member of the global internal audit function, leading technology-focused audits, IT SOX compliance efforts, cybersecurity assessments, and strategic risk initiatives. This full‑time opportunity requires onsite attendance five days per week in Tempe, AZ and offers the ability to partner with executive leadership on enterprise‑wide technology and compliance programs.

Responsibilities of the IT Internal Audit Manager include:

• Lead the annual technology audit strategy and execute risk‑based audits across cybersecurity, cloud environments, IT operations, identity and access management, third‑party risk, and major technology transformation initiatives.
• Manage all aspects of IT SOX compliance, including ITGC scoping, control design reviews, testing execution, deficiency evaluations, remediation tracking, and coordination with external auditors and process owners.
• Evaluate information security and technology governance programs against industry frameworks while providing independent assessments of security, resilience, privacy, and compliance controls.
• Utilize data analytics, automation, AI‑enabled auditing techniques, Power BI, SQL, Python, and other technologies to strengthen audit coverage, monitoring capabilities, and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with senior leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to communicate risks, advise on control design, support investigations, mentor audit resources, and contribute to executive and Audit Committee reporting.

Qualifications for the IT Internal Audit Manager include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk, Information Security, IT SOX, Technology Risk Consulting, or a related discipline.
• Recent experience within a Big 4 environment or recently transitioned from EY, KPMG, PwC, or Deloitte.
• Demonstrated experience leading ITGC, application controls, cybersecurity, cloud, and SOX‑related audits within complex or publicly traded organizations.
• Strong understanding of SAP environments, security concepts, and ERP‑related controls; SAP experience highly preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of COSO, COBIT, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOX 404 requirements, and data privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and HIPAA.
• Experience assessing cloud technologies, information security programs, vulnerability management, penetration testing activities, or other cybersecurity initiatives.
• Proficiency with audit and enterprise technologies including SAP, ServiceNow, Workday, Salesforce, Power BI, SQL, Python, Microsoft 365, and GRC platforms.
• CISA certification strongly preferred; CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CIA, CPA, AWS, Azure, or related certifications are considered advantageous.
• Must be able to work onsite in Tempe, AZ five days per week with the ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Compensation for the IT Internal Audit Manager:

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000 base salary + 10% annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on November 6, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: IT Internal Audit Manager, IT Audit, IT Risk, SOX, ITGC, Technology Risk, Cybersecurity, SAP, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT, COSO, ERP, Cloud Security, AWS, Azure, Power BI, SQL, Python, Internal Controls, Governance, Risk Management, Audit Committee, CISA, CISSP, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, AI, Automation

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