Strategic IT Audit Manager: SOX & Cybersecurity

The Keller Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

The Keller Group supports a Phoenix-based client in hiring an Internal IT Audit Manager to lead IT-focused audits, including SOX IT compliance, application controls, cybersecurity, and technology-enabled operations. This high-visibility role drives modernization of the Internal Audit function and partners with senior leadership.

You will plan and execute risk-based audits, manage external auditors, and expand data analytics across IT and operations while shaping an annual IT audit plan aligned

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT audit experience (internal or external).
• Strong foundation in SOX IT compliance and ITGCs.
• Proven track record leading IT audit engagements and coordinating with external auditors.
• Background in a public company or SOX-regulated environment desirable.
• Clear path to leadership, project ownership, or management-level work.
• Certifications like CIA, CISA, CPA, CISM are a bonus but hands-on experience weighs more.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run risk-focused technology audits spanning IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, and tech-driven business processes.
• Drive the SOX IT program end to end, including testing and remediation coordination with external auditors.
• Shape and execute an annual IT audit plan aligned with top company risks.
• Track findings and remediation actions to ensure timely closure.
• Develop and refine audit tools, templates, workflows, dashboards, and reporting packages.
• Expand use of data analytics across IT and operational reviews.

Skills

IT audit leadership

SOX IT compliance

ITGCs

External audit coordination

Cybersecurity awareness

Data analytics

Communication skills

Tools

AuditBoard/Optro

Job description

The Keller Group supports a Phoenix-based client in hiring an Internal IT Audit Manager to lead IT-focused audits, including SOX IT compliance, application controls, cybersecurity, and technology-enabled operations. This high-visibility role drives modernization of the Internal Audit function and partners with senior leadership.

You will plan and execute risk-based audits, manage external auditors, and expand data analytics across IT and operations while shaping an annual IT audit plan aligned