What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Audit Manager position at Avis / Budget Canada?
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At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward.
The IT Audit Manager plays a critical role in assessing and enhancing the effectiveness of IT controls, governance, and risk management across Avis Budget Group's (ABG) complex and evolving technology landscape. This position requires a unique blend of technical acumen, audit expertise, and business insight to navigate ABG’s IT environment, technology portfolio, and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will lead IT and integrated audits while maintaining a sharp focus on cybersecurity risks and operational technology controls.
If you thrive in complexity, enjoy solving difficult problems, and want to be at the forefront of technology risk management in a major global organization, this role offers professional growth and the chance to influence meaningful changes.
What You'll Do:
Audit Planning & Execution
Support technology risk assessment, develop risk-based IT audit plans and audit programs
Lead or execute IT audits across a complex technology environment including mainframe systems, cloud platforms, and modern enterprise solutions
Conduct audits of key risk areas including cybersecurity, information security, ITGC, system interfaces, and applications in a transaction-heavy rental operations environment
Evaluate IT governance, security controls, and emerging technology risks including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, cloud computing, cybersecurity, third-party providers, and digital transformation
Coordinate with external auditors on SOX controls testing
Build technical and professional capabilities across the team and ensure quality and consistency of audit work
Foster a culture of continuous learning and staying current with emerging technology, audit methodologies, and industry best practices
Reporting & Stakeholders Management
Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology leadership, providing independent assurance and strategic insights on controls and emerging risks
Prepare clear, concise, and actionable audit reports for senior management, Audit Committee, and business stakeholders, translating complex technical findings into business risk language
Present audit results and recommendations to IT leadership, business unit management, and executive leadership, demonstrating the business impact of IT control deficiencies
Partner with IT management and business process owners to develop practical and sustainable remediation plans for audit findings
Track and validate remediation of audit issues, ensuring management commitments are fulfilled and controls are operating effectively
Perks You’ll Get:
Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fields
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Minimum 7-10 years of progressive IT audit, IT risk management / assurance experience, or related disciplines, preferably in a large, complex organization
Hands-on experience with complex IT and integrated audits, including ERPs, cloud environments, cybersecurity programs, and mainframe systems.
Understanding of IT control frameworks (COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2) and risk management methodologies
Strong experience in evaluating IT general controls including access management, change management, and operations management
Experience evaluating controls in cybersecurity, information security controls, and third-party vendors
Technical Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), SaaS applications, and modern application architecture
Understanding of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and their IT control implications
Track record of evaluating, developing, and/or adopting emerging Generative AI technologies to transform audit or business processes
Proficiency with audit management tools
Additional / Preferred Qualifications
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CIA, CRISC, CISM, AWS, Azure, PCI QSA)
Experienced user of data anal