Senior IT Auditor

NextStep Recruiting; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NextStep Recruiting has partnered with a financial services organization to identify a Senior IT Auditor in Dallas, TX. This direct-hire opportunity offers a 4-day onsite, 1-day remote hybrid schedule, supporting internal IT audit activities across a diverse financial services environment.

This role requires independent management of audit engagements, strong ITGC and application controls assessment, and hands-on SOX documentation and testing.

Qualifications

• 3 years of IT audit experience, preferably within an internal audit function.
• Experience evaluating IT general controls, application controls, technology infrastructure, and IT processes.
• Hands-on SOX documentation and testing experience, including assessing control design and operating effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and execute IT audit engagements, document findings and communicate recommendations.
• Evaluate technology controls and identify opportunities to strengthen risk management and compliance.
• Collaborate across multiple business lines and liaise with technology and audit leadership to improve internal controls.

Skills

IT Audit

SOX testing

Internal audit

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting/IS/CS/Finance/Business related field

Job description

NextStep Recruiting has partnered with a financial services organization to identify a Senior IT Auditor in Dallas, TX. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a 4-day onsite, 1-day remote hybrid schedule, supporting internal IT audit activities across a diverse financial services environment.

This position is ideal for an experienced IT auditor who can independently manage audit engagements, evaluate technology controls, and identify opportunities to strengthen risk management and compliance. The right candidate will have a strong internal IT audit background, hands-on SOX testing experience, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and business leadership.

Required:

• 3 years of IT audit experience, preferably within an internal audit function
• Experience evaluating IT general controls, application controls, technology infrastructure, and IT processes
• Hands-on SOX documentation and testing experience, including assessing control design and operating effectiveness
• Ability to independently plan and execute audit engagements, document findings, prepare workpapers, and communicate recommendations
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related field

Preferred:

• CISA certification or other relevant credentials such as CIA, CISSP, or CPA
• Public accounting experience, particularly with a Big 4 or other established accounting firm
• Financial services experience within banking, mortgage lending, securities, insurance, or related industries
• Experience conducting IT risk assessments, developing audit programs, and tracking remediation activities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical risks and audit findings to business and technology stakeholders

This is a strong opportunity for an IT audit professional looking to take greater ownership of engagements within an established financial services organization. The role offers exposure to multiple business lines, collaboration with technology and audit leadership, and the opportunity to contribute directly to improving internal controls and risk management.

NextStep Recruiting provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, or applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.