DescriptionFortive is seeking an Internal Audit IT Manager to oversee compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley IT Internal controls and conduct high-quality risk-based IT audits across the global enterprise. We maintain high standards for talent and our Internal Audit professionals. We are looking for an individual who is dedicated to advocating for internal controls consistently improving processes and committing to personal and team growth and development.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Assist with development of the risk-based IT audit plan.
- Independently perform the risk-based planning execution and reporting of high-quality IT and compliance internal audits.
- Maintain a deep understanding of key technologies including Windows domain architecture and server systems Linux OS Oracle EBS and SaaS Application architecture.
- Oversee and manage the evaluation and testing of IT general controls IT application controls IT Security and business or operational controls.
- Deliver audit reports with constructive and meaningful recommendations based on audit findings.
- Develop trust and effective reporting relationships with Corporate and Operating Company IT teams
- Assist the IA IT Director create reporting for senior management or Audit Committee presentations.
- Oversee and manage the performance of annual SOX IT testing.
- Assist with the development and design of IT controls for newly identified in-scope systems.
- Provide consultative support to our various customers to identify opportunities for control improvements with the objective of mitigating risk and improving compliance and operational performance.
- Lead and support internal initiatives to improve internal audit processes.
Qualifications & Experience:
You are driven and results-oriented with proven experience supporting Sarbanes-Oxley compliance at either a Big 4 Accounting firm or a Fortune 500 public company ideally with exposure to manufacturing SaaS and/or life sciences companies. You are comfortable working across complex diverse businesses and possess a hunger for knowledge and dedication to continuous improvement. You are an exceptional communicator with the business acumen to build relationships and partner effectively with senior management across the global business.
The ideal candidate should possess proven audit experience along with executive presence and business acumen to partner effectively with Senior Management across Fortive. The successful candidate can acclimate quickly execute on the internal audit IT plan and serve as an effective partner to business leadership.
- 5-10 years of experience with a minimum 5 years with experience in IT SOX
- Certification(s) such as CISA CISM or CISSP is required.
- Bachelors degree in information systems Computer Science or Accounting is required.
- Active CPA License preferred
- Experience or high aptitude and interest developing and deploying AI Agents to support audit work is a plus.
- Internal audit experience with a Fortune 500 company a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Sarbanes Oxley controls and testing procedures.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as COBIT NIST ISO SANS ITIL.
- Experience with manufacturing SaaS or life science companies is preferred.
- Domestic and international travel required - expected 5-10%.
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