IT Audit Manager

Overview

Onsite, full-time Manager level individual contributor role within a publicly traded global technology organization’s Internal Audit & Advisory Services team. The team supports senior leadership and the Audit Committee by assessing IT systems, processes, and controls across a complex multinational business. This role focuses on risk management, process improvement, and enhancing the effectiveness of IT and operational controls.

• Lead planning and scoping of IT audits, including preparing audit planning memos and developing process/control flow documentation.
• Identify and assess IT, operational, and process risks; evaluate control design and effectiveness.
• Develop risk-based audit procedures and data-driven testing approaches aligned with audit objectives.
• Perform audit testing, identify deviations or control gaps, and prepare clear, actionable audit findings.
• Communicate observations and recommendations to audit leadership and business stakeholders.
• Utilize data analytics to enhance audit coverage, testing efficiency, and control insights.
• Stay current on business changes, technology trends, and industry developments to assess their impact on enterprise risk.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Travel domestically or internationally on an occasional, as-needed basis.

• 6–8 years of experience in IT internal audit, external audit, or SOX compliance within a public company or fast-paced corporate environment;
  Big 4/mid-tier experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of IT controls, risk assessment, audit testing techniques, and documentation standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present audit results to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.

• Experience in high-tech, semiconductor, or similarly complex industries.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, CFE (or similar).
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency, ownership, and professional maturity.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Compensation noted: $110K - $135K + bonus + RSUs.

Location:

San Diego, CA (5 days/week onsite).