Director, IT Audit and Technology Risk Advisory

Highspring•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

We deliver unparalleled opportunities for growth and career advancement. Our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture supports your journey every step of the way. Embrace new challenges and deliver real value to some of the world’s most influential Fortune 100 brands, growth companies transforming their industries, and mid-market firms that need help navigating the defining moments of their lifecycle. Work side by side with business leaders to solve complex client challenges and make a true impact. Love what you do as part of a diverse organization committed to collaboration and continuous learning. The Team – Risk & Regulatory – IT Audit and Technology Risk Our team is comprised of a powerful mix of seasoned professionals with public accounting experience and IT professionals with deep expertise in a broad range of services and industries. We take a comprehensive approach to help clients navigate through internal audit, risk, and compliance activities. We work as a broader team to address a wide range of business needs across the organization. Your Impact You will be responsible for helping to shape the strategic direction of the practice.

Requirements

10+ years of recent professional services experience (public accounting or advisory firm). 5+ years of professional services experience may be combined with applicable IT risk management and internal controls experience with a Fortune 500 organization to meet the minimum requirement.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Management Information Systems or a related field.
One or more of the following risk related certifications: CPA, CIA, CISA, or CISSP.
Demonstrated track record of technical expertise with SOX, IT risk management and internal audit.
Subject Matter Expert on select ERP applications such as SAP, NetSuite, Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Detailed understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and PCAOB requirements.
Experience implementing and assessing controls over highly automated business processes.
Knowledge of IT leading practices to provide clients effective and practical recommendations.
Knowledge and application of IT controls and governance frameworks such as SOC 1/2, COBIT, NIST (CSF, 800-53, and 800-171), ITIL and ISO 27001/2.
Knowledge of emerging technology risks, including cloud computing, agile development/CICD, cybersecurity, and privacy.
Knowledge of best practices for authentication, authorization and change management.
Strong foundational knowledge of infrastructure and platforms components such as Windows, Linux, Unix, Active Directory, SQL, MySQL, Open Source, and Oracle.
Strong track record of meeting business development targets and developing thought leadership materials.
Proven ability to lead, motivate and build teams that deliver services and solutions that surpass client expectations.
Ability to lead workshops, including the gathering/documenting of requirements and use-cases and recommendation of envisioned processes.
History of developing risk and compliance thought leadership.
Experience developing detailed work plans for project activities within scope of application responsibility.
Flexibility to travel at least 25%.
Due to the unique security requirements for this client portfolio, US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing up to 15 IT risk projects concurrently
Experience designing and implementing internal controls in conjunction with ERP implementation projects
Experience performing platform security assessments, implementing information security solutions, performing segregation of duties assessments using automated solutions (e.g., Fastpath) and implementing GRC solutions (e.g., Workiva, AuditBoard)

Responsibilities

Drive business development, both by expanding and growing existing accounts and pursuing new client opportunities for the firm.
Work with emerging growth companies and established enterprises (both publicly traded and privately held) on a wide variety of projects including Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) readiness and compliance, internal audit, and enterprise risk management (“ERM”).
Assist companies with implementing and assessing the effectiveness of SOX compliance programs, including, but not limited to the following activities:
Conducting risk assessments and system scoping,
Conducting walkthroughs and documenting end-to-end technology processes, identifying risks and key controls, using narratives
Documenting and assessing the design and effectiveness of key IT general controls (“ITGC”) and IT application controls (“ITAC”)
Executing testing to validate the operating effectiveness of controls
Evaluating controls deficiencies to determine impact and significance
Identifying and implementing effective and efficient plans to remediate control deficiencies
Summarizing and documenting results of work performed including management reporting
Execute internal audit and IT risk management activities to support our client’s risk management initiatives.
Demonstrate subject matter expertise on technology risks and internal control solutions associated with ERP, SaaS, IT infrastructure and cloud platforms.
Create and deliver presentations on technical concepts, project work plans, delivery approach, milestones, and results to client stakeholders.
Review team progress to ensure compliance with work program, professional standards, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines.
Identify, design and implement creative business solutions to continually improve the firm’s services, methodologies and approaches.
Leverage firm partnerships and tools to deliver efficient and effective approaches to implement and assess risks relating to information security and change management.
Apply subject matter expertise in areas such as data analytics to enhance approaches to internal audits and control assessments.
Understand the breadth of services offered by Risk & Regulatory, as well as Highspring holistically, to be able to identify additional opportunities at our clients.
Direct and facilitate teams, working with different groups within the organization (technology, accounting, finance, operations).
Manage existing and prospective client relationships with an eye toward identifying and closing on new business opportunities
Lead project teams, share your individual subject matter expertise, and be a primary liaison to our clients.
Actively participate in career development activities and technical training of staff.
Mentor and develop team members.
Establish credibility as a trusted advisor.