IT Audit Manager

We have a commitment to a happy, healthy, inclusive and productive workplace. Some of the ways we accomplish this includes:

• Emphasizing our open door policy. Whether someone is brand new or has been with the Firm from the beginning, we are all part of the same family and each person matters
• Offering a competitive benefits package and 401k with a company match, including discounted gym memberships and biometric testing reimbursement
• Summer Fridays off!
• Comprehensive performance management program including real time feedback and a formalized mentorship program
• Technical Training and business development workshops

More than a job

We’re hiring for an IT Audit Manager for our New York City office. Responsibilities include and are not limited to the following:

• Detail review of IT, operational and business risks, functions and activities, and evaluates client relations in order to determine and recommend nature, scope, direction and thrust of proposed audits
• Review required communications to the client, ensuring their completeness, accuracy and compliance with Firm and professional guidelines
• Designs audit procedures to execute the annual audit plan, assess controls and to meet audit objective
• Assumes responsibility as project leader for special audit projects and provides advisory and consulting services to management. Recommends appropriate staffing requirements to complete the audit
• Coordinates and directs activities of assigned auditors: Trains and provides guidance of auditing tasks and procedures; reviews work for completeness; and submits evaluations on assigned auditors
• Acts as liaison for internal management, external auditors, external audit clients and business associates
• Prepares reports for internal and external company executives. Summarizes audit objectives, scope, findings, conclusions and management response. Conducts oral and written presentations to all levels of management, as appropriate, during and upon the completion of audits. Ensures audit summary is prepared within established deadline
• Performs statistical sampling y to accomplish audit procedures. Obtains, analyzes and appraises supporting data utilizing various software applications
• Recommends revisions to audit procedures to enhance efficiencies. Reviews internal controls throughout the company by evaluating the adequacy of system controls and recommends improvements
• Performs testing and walkthrough procedures to determine company compliance on assigned Sarbanes Oxley processes: reviews and analyzes the control structure, performs walkthrough and testing procedures, documents testing results that are reviewed by external auditors, and communicates results to the process owners and the Sarbanes Oxley team
• Evaluates the adequacy and timeliness of management’s response and the corrective action taken on significant audit recommendations
• Primary client contact and liaison for complex issues that staff are unable to resolve; communicate effectively with clients and develop positive relationships with client personnel
• Keep current on technical and industry developments and standards while evaluating potential impacts on their client engagements
• Oversee Seniors and Staff coordinating the day-to-day duties of planning, fieldwork and wrap-up
• Supervise, train and mentor audit staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

 Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems, Accounting, Business or related field
• 5+ years of internal or external IT Auditing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• CPA License or on track to obtain
• Advanced degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems or equivalent education
• Software Experience - CCH ProSystem, Microsoft Office 365

Why Join Us?

Since 1924, Friedman LLP established itself as the premier advisor within the middle market business sector. With a forward thinking approach, Friedman has expanded on core audit and tax services with diverse advisory consulting services including: China Consulting; Forensic, Litigation Support & Valuation Services, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Cybersecurity Consulting and Digital Currency.

Ranked #1 in Vault’s 2020 Best Culture in the Accounting Industry, the Friedman Experience offers an inclusive environment where professionals are developed into respected business leaders, while helping our community navigate their businesses in an evolving world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Friedman LLP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Friedman LLP will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with qualified disabilities according to Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Lea Chown at [email protected]. All requests will be held in strict confidence.

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