Senior IT Audit Leader — SOX & IT Controls

Talent Wave Associates; Birmingham (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Wave Associates is seeking an IT Audit Leader to guide the day-to-day execution of the IT audit plan, including ITGC SOX evaluation, and collaboration with IT leadership. The role reports to the Head of Internal Audit and interfaces with external auditors and the Audit Committee to strengthen governance and risk management.

The ideal candidate will drive risk-based audits, advise on ITGC design, and communicate actionable findings to executives while supporting enterprise-wide controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, or related field.
• CIA/CISA/CISSP or CPA certification preferred.
• Extensive experience with ITGC/ITAC and SOX controls in public companies.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA, SAP B1, Workday, AD and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the annual IT Audit Plan with IT leadership and external auditors.
• Perform IT risk assessments to define audit scope and planning.
• Drive SOX 404 compliance through testing of application controls and key reports.
• Advise IT on ITGC design and implementation for new apps.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders clearly.
• Coordinate with IT leadership to improve governance and risk mitigation.
• Support Audit Committee presentations and executive updates.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

IT audit

SOX

ITGC/ITAC

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional leadership

Audit planning

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or information systems

CIA/CISA/CISSP or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP B1

Workday

Active Directory

AuditBoard/Optro

Job description

Talent Wave Associates is seeking an IT Audit Leader to guide the day-to-day execution of the IT audit plan, including ITGC SOX evaluation, and collaboration with IT leadership. The role reports to the Head of Internal Audit and interfaces with external auditors and the Audit Committee to strengthen governance and risk management.

The ideal candidate will drive risk-based audits, advise on ITGC design, and communicate actionable findings to executives while supporting enterprise-wide controls