Manager, IT Audit

Overview

This role is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on IT audits and supporting public company readiness through IT general controls (ITGCs) and SOX compliance frameworks. The manager will partner closely with Legal, Engineering, Finance, and People teams to embed IT controls into key business processes and ensure audit requirements are met consistently across the organization.

This is a Remote First role, open to candidates located anywhere in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of IT audits, including SOC1, SOC2, and financial statement audits; coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Implement and monitor ITGCs and SOX compliance frameworks as part of the established public company readiness plan.
• Identify control gaps, assess risk exposure, and develop actionable remediation plans in partnership with Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Build and evolve AI-enabled audit workflows to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and scale compliance operations to meet public company requirements.
• Manage and develop team members by setting clear expectations, providing coaching, and fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

Role Milestones (Months 1–6)

• Months 1–2: Onboard into active audit cycles; take ownership of SOC1/SOC2 deliverables; establish relationships with key cross-functional partners.
• Months 3–4: Lead a full cycle of IT controls testing; identify gaps in the current ITGC framework; advance execution of established SOX readiness priorities.
• Months 5–6: Deliver a progress update on public company readiness milestones; present a roadmap for AI-enabled audit process improvements to leadership.

Required Outcomes

• Successful completion of all three external audits (financial statement, SOC1, SOC2) with no material findings.
• On-track execution of SOX/ITGC public company readiness milestones within first 6 months.
• Measurable reduction in manual audit effort through AI and automation initiatives.
• Stakeholder satisfaction scores from cross-functional partners (Engineering, Legal, Finance).
• Team development milestones met, with direct reports progressing against defined growth plans.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in IT audit, internal controls, or information security, with at least 2 years in a people management capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in SOC1/SOC2 audits, IT general controls (ITGCs), and SOX compliance frameworks.
• Active CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) certification required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent audit programs in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience leveraging automation or AI tools to improve audit workflows and compliance processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical controls into clear, business-relevant insights for senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation is considered a strong asset.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary band: $120,000—$165,000 CAD.
• Base salary only. Depending on the role, additional compensation may include annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits (may vary by country)

• Highly competitive salary
• Retirement/401K/pension savings (globally)
• Competitive paid time off packages, including birthday off
• Comprehensive mental health care program
• Health benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership
• Hubs in London and Toronto
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Support for personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books, etc.)
• Access to programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• Parental leave program
• Community and team events

Location

Remote First. Candidates must be located anywhere in Canada for this position.