The IT Audit Manager is responsible for leading and managing IT audits including the technology audits from the annual audit plan compliance advisory projects and companys SarbanesOxley (SOX) IT compliance efforts. This role involves performing indepth IT technology audits across applications infrastructure cybersecurity and emerging technologies while collaborating with key stakeholders across the enterprise. The IT Audit Manager will work as an individual contributor but may also manage audit projects with team members providing guidance and oversight to ensure highquality execution and adherence to audit standards. The role requires a strategic thinker who fosters a collaborative environment and applies problemsolving skills to drive IT risk assurance and control effectiveness.
Audit Execution & Leadership:
- Lead and manage IT audits advisory projects from the annual audit plan including system implementations IT operations cybersecurity and cloud security.
- Oversee and execute the SOX IT compliance program ensuring key controls are tested deficiencies are evaluated and remediation plans are tracked.
- Perform risk assessments develop IT audit scopes and design audit programs based on industry best practices.
- Manage endtoend IT audit projects including planning fieldwork reporting and followup.
- Evaluate IT processes against leading frameworks (e.g. NIST GDPR SOC and CSA CCM) to identify control gaps and recommend improvements.
- Perform detailed reviews of audit workpapers to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with internal audit standards compliance /regulatory requirements and best practices while providing constructive feedback to maintain audit quality.
- Provide leadership and guidance to IT auditors and coordinate efforts with external auditors as needed.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build strong working relationships with IT security compliance and business teams to align audit activities with business objectives.
- Partner with control owners to provide guidance on risk mitigation and best practices for IT governance and security.
- Work crossfunctionally to identify emerging IT risks and proactively address vulnerabilities.
- Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
- Drive audit automation and analytics initiatives to enhance efficiency and insights.
- Stay updated on evolving IT risks cybersecurity threats and regulatory changes to refine audit methodologies.
- Support advisory engagements related to IT transformation projects system implementations and emerging technologies.
Education:
- From an accredited institution; Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Accounting Business Administration Finance or other related field with strong quantitative focus.
Work Experience:
- 5 years of experience in IT auditing IT risk management and compliance.
- Prior managerial experience in IT audit IT risk management or compliance
- Strong knowledge of SOX ITGCs IT compliance frameworks and industry best practices.
- Background in ERP multicloud security privacy and data analytics is a plus.
Job Skills:
Behavioral & Leadership Skills:
- Project Management: Effectively plans prioritizes and delivers audit projects on time
- Leadership: Guides and develops team members through mentoring and feedback.
- Collaboration: Works effectively across teams/departments and builds partnerships.
- Enterprise Thinker: Understands business impact and aligns IT audit priorities accordingly.
- ProblemSolving: Identifies risks and provides innovative solutions.
- IT Expertise: Keeps up with emerging IT trends cybersecurity risks and best practices.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of IT systems networks databases and security protocols.
- Familiarity with IT/Privacy frameworks (NIST ISO 27001 CIS SOC and GDPR).
- Experience with data analytics tools and audit automation is a plus.
Certifications:
Other:
- Must be able to travel up to 5% of time
- Travel via plane car and metro is not required to perform this job
- Must have the flexibility to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
- Must be able to lift 10 lbs.
- Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor
- Access information using a computer
- Effectively communicate both up and down the management chain
- Effectively cope with stressful situations
- Strong mental acuity
SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical dental vision life and disability plans SEI employees may take advantage of wellbeing incentives parental leave paid time off certain paid holidays tax saving accounts (FSA HSA) 401(k) retirement benefit Employee Stock Purchase Plan tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Nonexempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if applicable.
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SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including but not limited to jobrelated knowledge/skills experience business needs geographical location and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.
$92700.00 $139100.00 Salary
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