IT Audit Manager


Up to: $76/Hourly



JOB DESCRIPTION
client in Tempe, AZ that is seeking an IT Audit Manager. Overview The client is seeking an IT Audit Manager to provide leadership and operational oversight for their global IT control framework during a critical transformation and stabilization period. This individual will play a key role in strengthening governance, supporting audit readiness, driving remediation efforts, and standardizing IT controls across North American and European operations. This position partners closely with IT, Security, Finance, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure a strong control environment while supporting broader IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives. Key Responsibilities:

Lead and enhance the global IT General Controls (ITGC) framework in support of SOX 404 compliance requirements
Drive IT control design, implementation, testing, and ongoing operational effectiveness reviews
Coordinate internal and external audit activities, including evidence collection, audit support, and issue resolution
Partner with technology and business leaders to identify risks, develop remediation plans, and track corrective actions through closure
Support global standardization and transformation of IT control frameworks, processes, and governance practices
Facilitate control owner education and provide guidance on compliance expectations, audit requirements, and best practices
Oversee governance processes, workflow management, and control documentation within enterprise GRC platforms
Develop and maintain reporting and metrics related to control effectiveness, audit findings, remediation progress, and risk exposure
Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple regions to improve governance maturity and operational consistency
Support the implementation and optimization of GRC tools, including control mapping, workflow automation, and reporting capabilities
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, Business, or related field
7+ years of experience in IT controls, IT audit, IT compliance, IT risk management, or IT governance
Experience assessing control design and evaluating operational effectiveness
Experience performing risk assessments and managing remediation programs
Experience mentoring control owners, operational teams, and compliance stakeholders
Experience working within complex, global organizations
Hands-on experience with GRC platforms and governance workflows
Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements and IT General Controls (ITGCs)
Demonstrated success coordinating with external auditors and audit stakeholders
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence leaders across technology and business functions
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading global ITGC standardization or transformation initiatives
Experience implementing or enhancing GRC platforms and control frameworks
Experience utilizing data analysis and reporting tools to support risk and compliance activities
Knowledge of governance, risk management, and compliance best practices
Professional certifications such as:
CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)