Manager of IT Audit Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Job Description:

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced IT Audit Manager to leadaudits focused on SOX compliance, system integration risks, and ITcontrols within a dynamic and evolving technology environment. Thisindividual will be responsible for leading a team of full-time andseasonal auditors to execute the annual audit plan as developed bythe Director of Audit. This role will be responsible for auditingmanagement’s design, implementation, and operating effectiveness ofIT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, andcybersecurity risks, with a strong emphasis on major systemharmonizations, user acceptance testing (UAT), and changemanagement processes. The IT Audit Manager will work closely withIT, finance, and business process owners to ensure compliance withregulatory requirements and identify risks associated with businesstransformation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

SOX Compliance & IT Controls:

• Oversee theexecution of

ITGC SOX 404

audits, evaluating managements compliancewith regulatory requirements and company policies

• Assess ITGCs,automated controls, and IT-dependent manual controls, identifyinggaps and partnering with IT management to monitor remediationplans
• Partner with IT and business teams to monitor and testuser access controls, change management, and data integrity acrosskey applications
• Work with external auditors to coordinate ITaudit procedures and ensure a smooth, efficient audit process

• System Integration & UAT Risk Management:

• Facilitate internalaudits Secure System Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) audit program
• -Evaluate risks associated with system implementations, migrations,and integrations, ensuring control frameworks are followed asdesigned by management
• Audit managements review and assessmentof user acceptance testing (UAT) processes for major systemchanges, ensuring proper documentation, test coverage, and defectresolution
• Evaluate management’s identification and mitigationof risks related to data conversions, system interfaces, and ITsecurity during integrations
• Assess third-party IT serviceproviders and cloud-based solutions for compliance with companypolicies and SOX requirements.
• Risk Assessment & AuditExecution
• Conduct IT risk assessments to identify emergingrisks in the technology landscape, including cybersecurity, dataprivacy, and regulatory compliance
• Lead and execute IT auditsfrom planning to reporting, ensuring audits are risk-based andprovide meaningful insights to stakeholders
• Providerecommendations to strengthen IT control environments and improveefficiency in IT-related processes.
• Collaboration & AdvisoryRole
• Act as a trusted advisor to IT and business leadership,providing insights into IT governance, risk management, andcompliance best practices
• Partner with IT project teams toembed audit and control considerations early in system developmentlife cycles (SDLCs).

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in InformationTechnology, Accounting, Business Intelligence & Analytics, orComputer Science. MBA preferred.6

• 8 years of experience,preferably in a publicly traded company or Big 4 accountingfirm.

Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, ITGCs, applicationcontrols, and

COSO / COBIT

frameworks.

Experience with systemimplementation reviews, UAT processes, and change managementcontrols.

Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle), cloudcomputing risks, and cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO27001).Relevant certifications preferred (CISA, CISSP, CPA, orCIA).Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills,with the ability to influence and drive change.

Travel required:20%