It Audit Manager - Consultant

Are you looking for your next job opportunity as an IT Audit Manager - Consultant with a growing advisory firm? Do you have 5+ years of experience in accounting? Do you want to work for a startup company in high growth mode? If so, please apply for the fully remote IT Audit Manager - Consultant position for further consideration.

About the company:

We are a growing advisory firm based in Los Angeles, California. The role will be on a contractual basis.

Born from the Big 4, APV Consulting is a high-quality advisory firm that specializes in SOX implementation, IPO readiness and filing, and technical accounting consulting for transactions like business combinations, revenue recognition, and complex financing deals. We are also known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

Our values define who we are and what we strive to be.

• Teamwork - We are devoted to bringing our teams together to build a dynamic workforce that encourages collaboration and teamwork.
• Positive Attitude - We aspire to a "can-do" attitude and to find the positive in every scenario. We believe that we can do anything we want if we have the right mindset.
• Integrity – We value honesty and transparency.

• Commitment - We create a place where employees are excited to work and serve clients.

Job Overview:

• Analyze and evaluate design, with oversight, the efficiency and effectiveness of IT and operational processes, and internal control effectiveness.
• Conduct and report on information technology (IT) and operational audits in support of the Internal Audit plan and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
• Provide support to the internal and external auditors to ensure timely and smooth completion of various SOX projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the growth of the IT risk advisory team to achieve key goals and initiatives.
• Lead IT risk advisory engagements from beginning to end, including planning, execution, reporting, and supervision of Consultants.
• Identify internal controls issues within our clients' IT environment and develop gap analysis.
• Summarize and document results of IT internal controls testing for management reporting including proper disposition of test exceptions.

• Provide direct managerial oversight to ensure the successful execution of audit examinations in accordance with the department’s audit methodology and professional standards.
• Communicate recommendations to improve internal controls and reduce risk to Senior, Middle and Line Management.
• Work with the Audit Department Management Team to set the overall direction of the department – including strategic management, budgeting, and development of audit methodology – and provide assistance in other special projects as necessary.
• Develop full ownership of assigned audit portfolios and establish effective relationships with key personnel in these portfolios in order to stay abreast of changing and emerging risks.
• Perform targeted fieldwork to test IT General Controls (ITGC) in support of the SOX Process across the company’s application, infrastructure, and databases.

Why should you apply?

• Be a part of a high-performance team that works well together and wants to win.
• Exceptional support in learning and growth opportunities at work will encourage you to keep growing.
• We value work-life balance.

Compensation:

The role has a flexible schedule and is a work from home W-2 position. The pay range we’re offering is between $60 to $90 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications:

• The ideal person is available to work 30-40 hours on a project basis.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• 5+ years of work experience in IT auditing and/or Information Security; Big 4 experience is highly preferred
• ITGC experience with a focus on end-to-end SOX Compliance
• Knowledge of process flow mapping, design and documentation of controls, controls testing, evaluation of control deficiencies and remediation plans.
• General Understanding of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, SOX, risk and controls standards, and business process best practices.

• Solid understanding of IT general controls (Information Security, Change Management, Computer Operations).
• Up to date with the current cybersecurity risks and trends.
• Experienced in IT audit procedures, techniques, internal control concepts, and experiences in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various businesses areas/functions
• Experience with SAP and various technologies
• Excellent interpersonal skills - verbal and written communications, and collaborative experience

• Demonstrate the ability to work assigned schedule subject to exceptions under Progressive's flexible schedule policies and practices
• Preferably with CISA certification.
• Thorough knowledge of auditing standards, technology/security focused regulations, IT general controls and application controls.

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