Senior Manager, IT Audit

Selby Jennings; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings partners with a leading advisory and consulting firm to expand its Internal Audit practice by adding a Senior Manager, IT Audit in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role leads IT Audit engagements, technology risk, IT SOX, and controls advisory work across diverse industries, with high visibility and client interaction.

The Senior Manager will manage engagement teams, develop business opportunities, and collaborate with executive leadership to grow the technology risk and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in information systems, accounting, finance, computer science, cybersecurity, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, Technology Assurance, IT SOX, Internal Audit, or Risk Advisory within a consulting firm, public accounting firm, or corporate environment.
• Proven track record leading IT controls assessments and technology risk engagements from planning through execution.
• Strong understanding of IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, SOX compliance, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience evaluating controls in areas such as user access management, change management, logical security, data management, and IT operations.
• Strong project management and client-facing experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience interacting directly with senior management and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT Audit, IT Risk, Technology Controls, and IT SOX engagements for clients across a variety of industries.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with professional standards.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, automated controls, and technology governance processes.
• Evaluate key technology risk areas including access management, change management, SDLC, cybersecurity controls, data governance, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Advise clients on risk mitigation strategies, process improvements, and control enhancement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor on technology risk and internal audit matters.
• Review workpapers, audit documentation, reports, and client deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with firm methodologies.
• Lead engagement teams consisting of consultants, senior consultants, and managers by providing coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities, preparing proposals, and supporting practice development initiatives.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to expand service offerings and strengthen the overall IT Audit and Technology Risk practice.
• Present findings and recommendations to client management and executive leadership teams in a clear and impactful manner.

Skills

IT Audit

Technology Risk

IT SOX

Internal Audit

Risk Advisory

Engagement leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Job description

We are currently partnered with a leading advisory and consulting firm that is looking to expand its growing Internal Audit practice through the addition of a Senior Manager, IT Audit. This individual will play a key leadership role in delivering IT Audit, Technology Risk, IT SOX, and controls advisory engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in IT Audit, Technology Assurance, Technology Risk Advisory, or IT SOX Compliance, along with demonstrated experience managing client relationships, leading engagement teams, and overseeing complex technology risk and controls projects. This position offers the opportunity to join a high-growth practice, work directly with executive-level stakeholders, and help drive continued expansion of the firm's technology risk and internal audit offerings.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a highly visible leadership role with significant client interaction, business development exposure, and long-term advancement potential within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

Senior Manager, IT Audit

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid); Compensation: $160,000 - $220,000 Base Salary

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT Audit, IT Risk, Technology Controls, and IT SOX engagements for clients across a variety of industries.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with professional standards.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, automated controls, and technology governance processes.
• Evaluate key technology risk areas including access management, change management, system development lifecycle (SDLC), cybersecurity controls, data governance, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Advise clients on risk mitigation strategies, process improvements, and control enhancement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor on technology risk and internal audit matters.
• Review workpapers, audit documentation, reports, and client deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with firm methodologies.
• Lead engagement teams consisting of consultants, senior consultants, and managers by providing coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development.
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities, preparing proposals, and supporting practice development initiatives.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to expand service offerings and strengthen the overall IT Audit and Technology Risk practice.
• Present findings and recommendations to client management and executive leadership teams in a clear and impactful manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, Technology Assurance, IT SOX, Internal Audit, or Risk Advisory within a consulting firm, public accounting firm, or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading IT controls assessments and technology risk engagements from planning through execution.
• Strong understanding of IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, SOX compliance, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience evaluating controls within areas such as user access management, change management, logical security, data management, and IT operations.
• Strong project management and client-facing experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience interacting directly with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing engagement teams.