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Job Summary And Mission
The Director, IT Audit plays a critical leadership role in strengthening Starbucks' technology control environment, technology risk management practices, cybersecurity governance, and resilience. This role provides strategic and operational oversight of IT audit activities, partners closely with technology and business leaders, and delivers objective assurance and advisory services that protect enterprise value and enable responsible technology transformation.
The Director is expected to operate as a trusted advisor on technology risk, balancing independence with strong collaboration across the enterprise.
Summary Of Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the planning and execution of a risk-based IT audit plan aligned with enterprise technology risks, business priorities, and the broader internal audit plan.
- Manage, coach, and develop IT audit professionals; foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, technical excellence, and professional growth.
- Advance the IT audit strategy, methodologies, and use of data analytics, automation, and continuous auditing techniques.
Audit Execution & Oversight
- Oversee technology, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, application, data, third-party technology, and integrated audits and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) testing to ensure high-quality, timely, and actionable results.
- Ensure IT audit work adheres to applicable professional standards (IIA Standards), internal quality guidelines, and recognized technology and cybersecurity control frameworks.
- Review and approve IT audit risk assessments, scopes, work programs, testing approaches, findings, and final reports.
Risk Management & Advisory
- Assess the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls, including cybersecurity, identity and access management, change management, IT operations, data governance, cloud services, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
- Provide proactive advisory support for major system implementations, technology transformations, cloud initiatives, cybersecurity programs, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies.
- Identify themes, trends, and systemic technology risks across audit activities and communicate insights to senior leadership.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with technology leadership, information security, data and privacy leaders, business unit leaders, compliance, legal, and external auditors.
- Communicate IT audit results clearly and persuasively, translating complex technical risks into business impact, root causes, and practical remediation recommendations.
- Monitor technology-related management action plans and report on remediation progress, residual risk, and risk exposure.
Governance & Reporting
- Support Audit Committee materials and presentations, as applicable.
- Prepare concise, impactful reporting on IT audit results, key technology risks, control issues, and cross-enterprise themes.
- Maintain independence, objectivity, confidentiality, and appropriate handling of sensitive technology and security information in all audit activities.
Required
Summary of Experience:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, information security, technology consulting, or a related discipline.
- Prior experience leading IT audit teams and managing complex, cross-functional technology audits.
- Strong knowledge of IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems development and implementation, data governance, and technology risk assessment methodologies.
Preferred
- Experience in a complex, highly regulated, or publicly traded environment with large-scale technology operations.
- Demonstrated experience with technology and cybersecurity frameworks, audit technology tools, data analytics, automation, and continuous auditing techniques.
Education And Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Professional certification(s): CISA required or strongly preferred; CIA, CISSP, CPA, CRISC, or equivalent certifications are also valued.
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Pay: $165,800.00 - $319,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Summary And Mission
The Director, IT Audit plays a critical leadership role in strengthening Starbucks' technology control environment, technology risk management practices, cybersecurity governance, and resilience. This role provides strategic and operational oversight of IT audit activities, partners closely with technology and business leaders, and delivers objective assurance and advisory services that protect enterprise value and enable responsible technology transformation.
The Director is expected to operate as a trusted advisor on technology risk, balancing independence with strong collaboration across the enterprise.
Summary Of Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the planning and execution of a risk-based IT audit plan aligned with enterprise technology risks, business priorities, and the broader internal audit plan.
- Manage, coach, and develop IT audit professionals; foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, technical excellence, and professional growth.
- Advance the IT audit strategy, methodologies, and use of data analytics, automation, and continuous auditing techniques.
Audit Execution & Oversight
- Oversee technology, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, application, data, third-party technology, and integrated audits and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) testing to ensure high-quality, timely, and actionable results.
- Ensure IT audit work adheres to applicable professional standards (IIA Standards), internal quality guidelines, and recognized technology and cybersecurity control frameworks.
- Review and approve IT audit risk assessments, scopes, work programs, testing approaches, findings, and final reports.
Risk Management & Advisory
- Assess the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls, including cybersecurity, identity and access management, change management, IT operations, data governance, cloud services, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
- Provide proactive advisory support for major system implementations, technology transformations, cloud initiatives, cybersecurity programs, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies.
- Identify themes, trends, and systemic technology risks across audit activities and communicate insights to senior leadership.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with technology leadership, information security, data and privacy leaders, business unit leaders, compliance, legal, and external auditors.
- Communicate IT audit results clearly and persuasively, translating complex technical risks into business impact, root causes, and practical remediation recommendations.
- Monitor technology-related management action plans and report on remediation progress, residual risk, and risk exposure.
Governance & Reporting
- Support Audit Committee materials and presentations, as applicable.
- Prepare concise, impactful reporting on IT audit results, key technology risks, control issues, and cross-enterprise themes.
- Maintain independence, objectivity, confidentiality, and appropriate handling of sensitive technology and security information in all audit activities.
Required
Summary of Experience:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, information security, technology consulting, or a related discipline.
- Prior experience leading IT audit teams and managing complex, cross-functional technology audits.
- Strong knowledge of IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems development and implementation, data governance, and technology risk assessment methodologies.
Preferred
- Experience in a complex, highly regulated, or publicly traded environment with large-scale technology operations.
- Demonstrated experience with technology and cybersecurity frameworks, audit technology tools, data analytics, automation, and continuous auditing techniques.
Education And Certification
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Professional certification(s): CISA required or strongly preferred; CIA, CISSP, CPA, CRISC, or equivalent certifications are also valued.
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
Pay: $165,800.00 - $319,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Baker Tilly Canada17
- Goldman Sachs16
- Amazon12
- Protiviti11
- Morgan Stanley10
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services19
- Investment & Asset Management17
- Accounting & Auditing12
- Manufacturing5
- Automotive4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant Manager, internal audit jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field
- Three or more years of internal or external audit experience
- Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks such as COSO
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CPA certification preferred or required
- Proficiency with audit management software and data analytics tools
- Strong written communication skills for drafting audit reports and findings
Tips for Your Assistant Manager, Internal Audit Job Search
Tailor your resume to audit methodologies
Hiring managers for assistant manager, internal audit roles scan for specific frameworks like IIA standards, COSO, and SOX compliance experience. Name the exact methodology you used in each role rather than listing audit generically, and quantify the scope of engagements you led or supported.
Highlight your CIA or CPA certification status
Many assistant manager, internal audit postings treat a CIA, CPA, or CISA as a differentiator even when listed as preferred rather than required. If you're in progress, note your exam part completions explicitly on your resume so recruiters don't assume no progress has been made.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant manager, internal audit openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by industry audit exposure
Financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing each have distinct regulatory environments, so your audit experience in one sector reads differently to employers in another. When searching, filter by industry and emphasize any sector-specific regulations you've audited against, such as HIPAA, FDIC guidance, or FDA quality systems.
Prepare a findings narrative for interviews
Interviewers for assistant manager, internal audit positions routinely ask you to walk through a significant finding you identified, how you documented it, and how management responded. Prepare two or three concrete examples that show your judgment in escalating issues and your ability to communicate risk clearly to non-audit stakeholders.
Negotiate audit portfolio scope in your offer
Beyond compensation, assistant manager, internal audit candidates often overlook negotiating the scope of the audit portfolio they'll oversee, travel expectations, and rotation access to different business units. Clarifying these in writing before you accept shapes your career development far more than a small salary difference does.
Assistant Manager, Internal Audit Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant manager, internal audits?
The most active employers for assistant manager, internal audits right now are Baker Tilly Canada, Goldman Sachs, and Amazon, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services firms and large healthcare systems tend to maintain the most consistent demand for this level.
How many assistant manager, internal audit jobs are remote?
About 77% of assistant manager, internal audit openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by employer size and industry. Compliance-focused audit roles at publicly traded companies are more likely to require on-site presence, while operational audit and advisory-leaning positions at large enterprises are more frequently offered with flexible arrangements.
How do you become an assistant manager, internal audit?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, then gain experience in public accounting or an internal audit department. Pursue a CIA or CPA credential to strengthen your profile. Build exposure to risk assessment, control testing, and audit report writing, then move into a supervisory or assistant manager role by demonstrating consistent findings quality and stakeholder communication skills.
How do you get hired as an assistant manager, internal audit with little experience?
Candidates with limited direct internal audit experience often enter through public accounting roles or staff auditor positions, then transition up. Emphasize any SOX testing, risk assessment projects, or compliance work you've done, even in adjacent roles. Earning one part of the CIA exam signals commitment and can offset a shorter audit-specific work history when competing for assistant manager openings.
What does the assistant manager, internal audit interview process look like?
The process typically includes an initial phone screen with HR focused on your audit background and credentials, followed by a technical interview with the internal audit director or controller covering methodology, findings documentation, and control frameworks. A final round often involves a panel with finance leadership or business unit stakeholders, and some employers include a written case study where you assess a hypothetical control deficiency.
Where can I find and apply to assistant manager, internal audit jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant manager, internal audit jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your audit specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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