Senior Manager, IT Audit & SOX

As the Senior Manager - Information Technology (IT), you will be focused on SOX IT testing and IT audits of cloud-based and custom developed systems. You will report to the Internal Audit Lead (Group Manager-Chief Audit Executive/Head of Audit) and oversee the work of a Senior IT Auditor, working with various business & IT partners across the company.  This role is responsible for SOX IT, planning IT internal audits, managing and reviewing fieldwork for quality, and preparing audit reports.  The IT Audit team works closely with the Business Process audit team, and the entire IA team will utilize data analytics/visualizations and automation technologies (including Generative AI). 

The ideal candidate is an ex-Big 4, highly motivated self-starter with prior experience in IT SOX testing, Internal Audits and Data Analytics & Visualization in the Fintech or Software industry with superior written and oral communication skills, and is used to working as part of a remote team and collaborating with business partners in offshore locations such as India and Mexico. 

How you'll contribute: 

• Drive project management of SOX 404 IT testing, develop timelines and budgets.
• Lead planning and conducting IT internal audit projects in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) professional practice standards.
• Identify and assess IT risks.
• Contribute to ongoing development of the ERM, Fraud Risk Management programs.
• Develop process flowcharts and data flow diagrams.
• Evaluate internal controls design and operating effectiveness.
• Ensure work is performed within budget and manage projects based on timeline.
• Develop audit test procedures when needed.
• Review Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Effectiveness (TOE) work.
• Train Control Owners on IPE (Information Provided by Entity) SOX requirements.
• Perform and incorporate data analysis and visualizations in audit planning, workpaper support, final reports.
• Review workpapers for work performed and conclusions reached; to ensure they are Prepare clear, concise, accurate, logical, and detailed.
• Explain complex, technical and/or sensitive information in a straightforward manner.
• Provide meaningful recommendations to improve policies/ procedures/ systems/ processes and address root causes of ineffective or inefficient controls.
• Work with business partners to address control gaps and monitor action plans.
• Exercise judgment and discretion related to conducting audit work.
• Promote an ethical and risk-aware culture at the company.

Who you are: 

• Bachelor's Degree in a business or technology discipline.
• Big 4 (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) Advisory or Assurance background.
• Strong understanding of business & IT operations processes for a software company.
• Strong understanding of Software as a Service (SAAS)/Platform as a Service (PAAS).
• Strong business judgment that enables issue identification and appropriate escalation.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and investigative skills.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Strong coaching/mentoring skills to develop senior auditor(s).
• Ability to effectively juggle multiple projects and keep Head of Audit informed.
• Ability to think independently, take ownership, and drive initiatives to resolution.
• Ability to explain complex and/or sensitive information in a straightforward manner.
• Ability to manage stakeholders in a service oriented, problem-solving, practical mindset.
• Strong rapport and relationship building skills to collaborate and positively influence partnerships across the company.
• Proactive and self-initiating work style.
• Integrity, openness, and transparency.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Critical thinker, ability to identify root cause of issues.

Required Skills:

• Experience as a Senior Manager of IT Audit/SOX.
• Experience working as part of a remote team.
• Work collaboratively with partners to address control gaps, monitor action plans.
• Prior experience managing SOX 404 ITGC and IT audit testing according to defined budgets and timelines, including administrative tasks such as meeting. coordination/scheduling and requesting documents.
• Prior experience leading the adoption of data analysis / data analytics (including the use of SQL-based tools) & AI tools and techniques in audit planning, testing, workpaper support and final reports.
• Prior experience leading IPE (Information Provided by Entity) and testing the completeness and accuracy of key reports and spreadsheets.
• Prior experience leading control owners in completing SOC (Service Organization Control) Report reviews for SOC1, including controls mapping and mapping of Complementary End User Computing Controls.
• Experience with Workiva, NetSuite, Workday HCM,  Salesforce, Slack, GSuite.
• Experience with auditing Agile IT.
• Experience with SOC, ISO, PCI frameworks.
• Excellent written English communication skills: clear, concise, professional.

Certification(s)

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Blend is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To comply with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. For full time hires, the hiring base pay range for this position is between $139,000 - $164,000. Final base pay offer amounts will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to function, level, geographic location, job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits and Perks: 

• Meaningful equity
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contribution
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous vacation policy 
• Work from home office set up stipend and internet stipend during COVID-19
• Wellness benefits covering a variety of wellness activities, gym memberships, fitness classes and more