Internal Audit IT Manager

Overview

Remote Internal Audit IT Manager (USA)

This role is part of the organization’s Global Internal Audit team and is executed as a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Internal Audit Director and execute IT internal audits.
• Support external auditor IT controls testing for global operations.
• Directly manage co-source team resources and coordinate with subject matter experts to enhance the organization’s IT internal audit function.

IT Internal Audits (75%)

• Lead end-to-end execution of IT audits, including planning, fieldwork, documentation, and reporting; manage co-source team resources and subject matter experts as needed.
• Assess IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls (ITACs), and operational technology (OT/ICS) controls in manufacturing environments.
• Evaluate cybersecurity, data governance, cloud infrastructure, data lake, and third-party IT risk controls.
• Audit ERP systems (SAP & Others) across order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and other critical business processes.
• Assess IT aspects of digital transformation initiatives and new system implementations.
• Draft audit reports and present findings to senior leadership.
• Partner with IT, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders on audits and remediation tracking.

External Audit IT Testing (25%)

• Execute IT SOX control testing for external audit requirements and serve as a key contact with the external auditor.
• Review and assess SOC 1 reports for third-party service providers.
• Document test results, manage exceptions, and coordinate with the external audit team.

Co-Source Team Management

• Directly manage and oversee co-sourced team delivery on IT audits.
• Assign work, review deliverables, provide feedback, and ensure quality standards.

Function Building & Advisory

• Contribute to annual IT risk assessment and audit plan development.
• Develop IT audit methodologies, workpapers, and documentation standards.
• Stay current on emerging IT risks and control frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of IT audit, SOX IT testing, or IT risk/compliance experience.
• Experience managing a co-sourced team.
• Broad IT audit experience across multiple domains, including ITGCs, ITACs, ERP, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and OT/ICS.
• Strong understanding of IT frameworks (COBIT, NIST, ISO).
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build audit programs and methodologies from the ground up.
• Strong quality review and team management skills.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication for an executive audience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interface directly with IT leadership, business process owners, and external auditors.
• Strong project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or industrial company experience.
• CISA, CISSP, CPA, or CIA.
• Big 4 or other public accounting or internal audit background.
• Experience with audit management software (AuditBoard or similar).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $95,600.00 - $153,900.00 (annual full-time).
• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for annual merit increases.
• Discounts on tools and other partner programs.

Location

Remote, USA

Visa Sponsorship

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).