Attest Services-IT Audit Manager

Grant Thornton • Southfield, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an IT Assurance Manager you will use your technical and leadership skills to oversee completion of IT general control audits. You’ll apply your knowledge of each client’s operations, processes and risks to support financial statement opinions and enhance IT assurance services – all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You will build relationships with your clients and your engagement team while working collaboratively to improve the client’s overall financial reporting processes, and help them better understand their IT processes and areas of risk. From day one, you’ll be empowered with access to firm leaders and mentors, training programs, resource groups, team-based communities, and growth opportunities to help you develop your career and achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
Overseeing multiple client engagements, including scoping, project scheduling, quality review and managing to budget
Listening and communicating clearly with clients about engagement expectations and assessment of each organization’s level of risk
Planning, executing and completing engagements to evaluate and test IT controls and identify areas of risk and providing support to financial statement audits
Working with clients and audit teams to identify and promptly resolve audit-related issues
Teaming with Grant Thornton colleagues on proposals and business development activities
Training and supervising less experienced team members and providing consistent, regular feedback
Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive
Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, IT, MIS or related disciplines
• A CISA certification or other relevant certification or license is required
• Minimum six years of relevant experience in public accounting or equivalent field, delivering controls-based services with exposure to Information Technology General Controls for financial statement audits; deep understanding of generally accepted practices for testing key reports and application controls; technical expertise (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, etc.) is a plus
• Knowledge of access control software, security architecture and administration, internet use/firewalls, network security awareness and enforcement, security policies and standards, operating systems (Windows, UNIX, AS400, Mainframe), and databases
• Can manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
• Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• technical expertise (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Overseeing multiple client engagements, including scoping, project scheduling, quality review and managing to budget
• Listening and communicating clearly with clients about engagement expectations and assessment of each organization’s level of risk
• Planning, executing and completing engagements to evaluate and test IT controls and identify areas of risk and providing support to financial statement audits
• Working with clients and audit teams to identify and promptly resolve audit-related issues
• Teaming with Grant Thornton colleagues on proposals and business development activities
• Training and supervising less experienced team members and providing consistent, regular feedback
• Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive
• Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
• Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
• Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager