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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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- Baker Tilly Canada17
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Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services19
- Investment & Asset Management17
- Accounting & Auditing13
- Manufacturing5
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in internal audit associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field
- Knowledge of internal audit standards and SOX compliance requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools such as ACL or IDEA
- Working knowledge of risk assessment and internal control frameworks like COSO
- CIA, CPA candidacy, or CISA certification preferred or in progress
- One to three years of experience in auditing, accounting, or a related role
Tips for Your Internal Audit Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to audit frameworks
Hiring managers scan for SOX, COSO, and IIA standards by name. If you've applied any of these frameworks in coursework, internships, or prior roles, call them out explicitly in your bullet points rather than describing work in generic terms.
Earn a certification before you apply
A CIA part one pass or an active CPA candidacy signals commitment to the profession and separates your application from candidates with identical GPAs. List your exam status and expected completion date, not just your enrollment.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists internal audit associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target industries that match your coursework
Internal audit hiring is highly industry-specific. Financial services teams want candidates who understand credit risk and regulatory compliance, while manufacturing firms prioritize inventory controls. Applying to roles in sectors where your academic or internship background lives will sharpen your pitch.
Prepare a controls walkthrough for interviews
Many internal audit associate interviews include a scenario where you describe how you'd document and test a business process control. Walk through a real or hypothetical cycle, name the risk, the control objective, and the testing approach you'd use.
Follow up with a findings-focused thank-you note
After your interview, send a note that references a specific audit risk or control topic you discussed. This shows you retained the technical details and reinforces that you think in terms of risk and evidence, not just administrative steps.
Internal Audit Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most internal audit associates?
Baker Tilly Canada, Goldman Sachs, and Amazon are hiring the most internal audit associates right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large manufacturers tend to post the highest volumes of these roles consistently.
How many internal audit associate jobs are remote?
About 77% of internal audit associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though on-site fieldwork requirements vary by employer. IT audit and data analytics-focused roles within internal audit tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while operational and facilities-focused audit work typically requires some in-person presence.
How do you become an internal audit associate?
Start by completing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business. Pursue an internship in internal audit, public accounting, or a compliance function to build hands-on experience. Begin studying for the CIA or CPA exam while in school or early in your career. Applying to entry-level internal audit or staff accountant roles at companies with structured audit rotations gives you the foundational exposure most associate positions require.
Can you get an internal audit associate job with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire internal audit associates directly from college with no prior full-time audit experience. What moves your application forward is a relevant internship, demonstrated familiarity with controls concepts, and progress toward a CIA or CPA credential. Some companies run formal audit leadership development programs specifically designed to bring in candidates straight from campus.
What does the internal audit associate interview process look like?
Most internal audit associate interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, one or two technical rounds covering accounting fundamentals and audit methodology, and a behavioral interview focused on analytical thinking and professional judgment. Some employers add a case study where you assess a mock business process for control weaknesses. Larger organizations may also include a panel interview with audit leadership.
Where can I find and apply to internal audit associate jobs?
You can find and apply to internal audit associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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