IT Audit Manager

About The Role

Job Title

IT Audit Manager

Client

AAA Club Alliance

Location

3 days on-site in Wilmington, DE

Duration

6 month contract to hire

Compensation

$80-90/hr C2C

Work Status

USC/GC

Notes

MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE CISA

Status/Updates

Job Description

The IT Audit Manager leads and supervises multiple, concurrent technology-focused engagements, including IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, data and integrated audits - to ensure technology risks are effectively identified, managed, and aligned with business objectives. The role designs IT risk assessments and audit programs, oversees engagement execution and quality reviews, develops audit staff, and partners with IT and business leadership to strengthen technology governance, security and control environments across all entities of the ACA organization. The Manager also supports the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee reporting and assists the Director with the development of the annual risk assessment, audit plan and department methodology

Position Description

• Plan & Lead Engagements: Own end‑to‑end planning and execution of IT and integrated audit engagements, including IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, data, access governance and system implementations; design risk assessments, define scope, develop audit programs, allocate resources, and ensure work is performed in accordance with professional standards and department methodology.
• Consulting & Special Projects: Provide control guidance for new systems, major enhancements, infrastructure changes and digital initiatives, focusing on control design and risk mitigation early in the lifecycle; participate in special reviews and confidential investigations as assigned.
• Risk & Issue Evaluation: Assess complex technology control issues and emerging IT risk trends, determine risk severity, root cause and enterprise impact, and develop pragmatic, risk‑prioritized recommendations that strengthen security, reliability, and operational effectiveness
• Reporting & Stakeholder Communication: Draft and review clear, concise audit reports and executive summaries; present results to IT and business leadership; assist the Director with materials for Audit Committee reporting.
• Follow‑Up & Issue Validation: Track management action plans and oversee IT remediation validation to confirm effective and sustainable risk reduction.
• People Leadership: Provide day‑to‑day supervision, coaching, and technical mentorship to auditors performing IT and integrated audits; set expectations, give feedback, and support development plans for senior/staff auditors and interns; foster an inclusive, high‑performance culture.
• Quality & Review: Perform engagement-level quality reviews, including workpaper reviews, issue vetting, severity assessment, and report quality control; conduct internal QA reviews as needed.
• Methodology & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to maintaining and enhancing departmental policies, procedures, templates, and tools; help ensure consistent standards and adoption of data‑driven auditing practices.
• External Auditor Coordination: Coordinate selected testing and control surveys to support external audit reliance where applicable.
• Annual Audit Plan: Assist in risk assessment activities and development of the annual audit plan for Audit Committee approval.
• Professional Development: Maintains professional proficiency in information systems, cybersecurity, auditing standards, and emerging technologies.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills

• 5 years in internal audit preferred.
• CISA required
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Accounting, or related field.
• 6 years of IT or technology audit experience (internal audit or public accounting), with demonstrated success leading complex engagements and supervising teams.
• Demonstrated experience with IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, and integrated audits; data‑enabled testing
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of IT audit concepts and technology risk management ; strong grasp of internal auditing standards, technology risk assessment techniques, and commonly used frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO).
• Proven ability to assess complex issues, determine deficiency severity, and craft balanced, actionable recommendations.
• Ability to translate technical IT risks into clear, business-focused recommendations and executive-level reporting.
• Coaching mindset with demonstrated experience training and developing auditors across levels.
• High integrity and discretion in handling confidential information; sound judgement, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with IT audit tools, data analytics, and system querying techniques.
  
  

Key Responsibilities & Skills

• IT General Controls (ITGC) Auditing
• Application Controls Auditing
• Cybersecurity Auditing
• Integrated IT Audits
• Data‑Enabled Testing
• Technology Risk Assessment
• IT Governance & Control Design
• Risk Prioritization & Recommendation Development
• Audit Program Design & Execution
• Stakeholder Communication & Executive Reporting
• Audit Plan Development & Annual Risk Assessment
• Project Management & Multi‑Engagement Coordination
• People Leadership, Coaching & Development
• Quality Review & Internal QA
• Methodology Improvement & Data‑Driven Auditing
• External Auditor Coordination
• Framework Compliance (COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO)
  
  

Technical Skills

• SQL (Database Querying)
• ACL / IDEA (Data Analytics Tools)
• Tableau / Power BI (Data Visualization)
• COSO / COBIT / NIST / ISO (Risk & Control Frameworks)
• Cloud Platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Audit Management Software (e.g., TeamMate, AuditBoard)
  
  

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Accounting, Finance, Auditing. Preferred: MBA, Master's in Information Systems, Master's in Cybersecurity, Master's in Finance.

Industry Experience

• Financial Services / Banking
• Corporate Internal Audit
• Consulting (Public Accounting)
• Technology / SaaS
  
  

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