Senior Manager, IT Audit Controls & SOX

Madison-Davis, LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC is seeking a Senior Manager, IT Audit & SOX to lead complex engagements focused on technology controls, internal audit, and compliance. This individual will help clients assess risks, strengthen financial reporting controls, and improve governance practices.

The Senior Manager will oversee large projects, advise senior stakeholders, and develop engagement teams. The role also involves improving audit methodologies and applying analytics and emerging technologies to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree required.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong expertise in IT audit and technology controls.
• Proficiency in internal controls and compliance auditing.
• Ability to evaluate governance and risk management processes.
• Strong analytical judgment and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify underlying issues across interconnected processes.
• Experience leading teams through complex or ambiguous engagements.
• Strong written communication and stakeholder presentation skills.
• Ability to manage client expectations and validate engagement outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT audit, SOX, and internal controls engagements across industries.
• Evaluate financial reporting controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Develop audit approaches aligned with client risks and objectives.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical improvements.
• Apply data analytics and AI tools to strengthen audit execution.
• Manage complex projects and guide teams through changing priorities.
• Advise clients on findings, recommendations, and audit outcomes.
• Review deliverables and communicate results to senior stakeholders.
• Coach team members and support their professional development.
• Incorporate client feedback to improve audit strategies and delivery.

Skills

IT audit

SOX

internal controls

governance

data analytics

analytical thinking

stakeholder communication

project leadership

risk assessment

Education

Bachelor s degree

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

An advisory firm is seeking a Senior Manager, IT Audit & SOX to lead complex engagements focused on technology controls, internal audit, and compliance. This individual will help clients assess risks, strengthen financial reporting controls, and improve governance practices. The Senior Manager will oversee large projects, advise senior stakeholders, and develop engagement teams. The role also involves improving audit methodologies and applying analytics and emerging technologies to support more effective audit delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead IT audit, SOX, and internal controls engagements across industries.
• Evaluate financial reporting controls, governance, and risk management processes.
• Develop audit approaches aligned with client risks and objectives.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical improvements.
• Apply data analytics and AI tools to strengthen audit execution.
• Manage complex projects and guide teams through changing priorities.
• Advise clients on findings, recommendations, and audit outcomes.
• Review deliverables and communicate results to senior stakeholders.
• Coach team members and support their professional development.
• Incorporate client feedback to improve audit strategies and delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor s degree required.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong expertise in IT audit and technology controls.
• Proficiency in internal controls and compliance auditing.
• Ability to evaluate governance and risk management processes.
• Strong analytical judgment and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify underlying issues across interconnected processes.
• Experience leading teams through complex or ambiguous engagements.
• Strong written communication and stakeholder presentation skills.
• Ability to manage client expectations and validate engagement outcomes.
• Academic background in accounting, finance, information systems, analytics, or a related discipline preferred.