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SUMMARY 

The Senior Manager, Internal Audit will help lead workstreams for Business Process controls and IT Audit (including ITGCs) to support the Company's ongoing compliance activities associated with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), risk management initiatives, and other state and federal regulatory requirements. They will develop and execute audit programs to complete various operational audits that will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of company operations. They will develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders by demonstrating expertise in control functionality and risk mitigation mechanisms. They will provide guidance and assurance support for the company’s business process transformation and ERP system implementation initiatives. With deep expertise in both business processes and IT, the successful candidate will possess the ability to employ an “integrated audit” approach, and perform end-to-end assessments of complex business processes and their related data flows, identifying key risks throughout the business process and across each relevant IT layer. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead Business Process, IT general controls and IT application controls walkthroughs and testing across a highly complex and dynamic environment consisting of both internally-developed and third-party applications and systems;
• Provide consultative support and assurance for major system implementations, helping management ensure adherence to controls around the Systems Development Lifecycle;
• Develop audit plans, including conducting audit risk assessment activities, taking into account PCAOB and IT audit standards and frameworks, data security and privacy regulations, emerging regulatory themes, and industry best practices;
• Lead high-value audits and controls assessments, identify risks, assess mitigating controls, determine “root causes” and make value-add recommendations to improve the control environment;
• Engage with third-party assessors and auditors to facilitate engagements, including the collection and review of Information Provided by Entity (IPE);
• Effectively collaborate with First and Second Line of Defense functions to implement best practices in business controls, ITGCs, cybersecurity and IT risk management;
• Conduct SOX Readiness activities relating to acquisitions including process documentation, walkthroughs, gap assessments, key control evaluation and ongoing operational effectiveness testing;
• Collaborate with control owners on remediation plans to ensure audit issues are adequately addressed. Conduct ongoing monitoring and testing to ensure remediation plans were effectively implemented;
• Assist in due diligence, fraud investigations, special projects, and other activities as requested by Management;
• Conduct work consistent with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors;
• Supervise and develop audit staff, while building the department to support future internal audit needs due to the growth of the company.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years experience professional experience in related fields such as External Audit, Internal Audit, or Accounting required
• Candidate must have professional certification such as CPA, CISA or equivalent certification; CPA strongly preferred
• Bachelors degree in accounting/Finance or similar 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Public company audit experience with mid-to-large size publicly traded companies and/or public accounting firm experience
• Big 4 experience is highly desirable
• Exposure to SaaS environments and/or financial services is highly preferred, including extensive knowledge and experience with relevant financial regulations and third party examinations
• Demonstrated ability to maximize internal controls reliance by external auditors
• Proficient knowledge of audit methodologies associated with PCAOB Auditing Standard 2201, including: deep experience with SOX scoping and the identification and analysis of key systems, identification and testing of automated application controls and IT general controls (ITGCs)
• Deep understanding of common IT concepts and risk domains including access controls, change management, IT operations, and configurable/non-configurable automated IT application controls
• Sound understanding of standard end-to-end business processes, enabling the individual to understand and document the flow of information through the business processes and IT systems, and identify all relevant IT risks
• Sound technical knowledge of all relevant layers that comprise IT systems relevant to ICFR
• Sound knowledge of relevant regulations/requirements (e.g., Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Guidelines, New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Part 500 Cybersecurity Requirements, PCI-DSS, FinCEN, NACHA, BSA-AML and OFAC compliance, etc.) and industry frameworks and best practices (e.g., COSO, ITIL, COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001/27002, etc.)
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify areas of improvement
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders; ability to effectively interface with senior leadership
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality in audit documentation and reporting
• Proficiency in using audit software, data analysis tools, and MS Office applications
• Experience in leading high performing, high throughput, and efficient teams
• Prior experience with Oracle Fusion ERP environment strongly preferred, including Oracle Fusion Cloud Risk Management & Compliance module; experience with implementation of Oracle Fusion or similar ERPs is preferred

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Qualifications

Skills

Required

Attention to Detail

Advanced

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

Experience

Required

5 years:

5 years