Senior Level IT Audit Manager Jobs
Senior level it audit manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of audit strategy, risk frameworks, and the teams or workstreams that carry them through. 54% of openings are remote or hybrid, with demand concentrated in Investment & Asset Management, Education, and Insurance and employers like Coinbase, BDO USA, and Accenture hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Keller Group is excited to support our Phoenix-based client in their search for an Internal IT Audit Manager. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an experienced IT audit professional to join a growing Internal Audit function and play a key role in expanding the organization’s technology audit capabilities. As a member of the Internal Audit leadership team, you will lead IT-focused audit activities across the organization, including IT General Controls (ITGC), SOX IT compliance, application controls, cybersecurity, and technology-enabled operational audits. In addition to audit execution, this role will help modernize and enhance the Internal Audit function through AuditBoard, data analytics, automation, and process improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has built a strong foundation in IT audit and is ready to take the next step into a manager-level role with meaningful leadership responsibility, executive visibility, and long-term growth potential.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and execute risk-based IT audits across ITGC, application controls, cybersecurity, operational technology, and technology-enabled operations
Lead SOX IT compliance activities, including walkthroughs, control testing, remediation, and coordination with external auditors
Support development and execution of the annual IT audit plan based on organizational risk
Monitor audit findings and management action plans to drive timely remediation
Serve as a key resource and administrator for AuditBoard/Optro, supporting system enhancements and user adoption
Develop standardized audit templates, work programs, workflows, dashboards, and reporting
Expand the use of data analytics and continuous monitoring throughout IT and operational audits
Lead Internal Audit technology and process improvement initiatives
Partner closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, external auditors, and other members of the Internal Audit team
Provide clear, concise audit results and recommendations to executive leadership
* Lead and develop members of the Internal Audit team while helping expand the organization's IT audit capabilities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
7+ years of progressive experience in IT Audit, Internal Audit, IT Risk, or External Audit
Strong experience with SOX IT compliance and IT General Controls (ITGC)
Experience leading IT audit engagements and working with external auditors
Public company/SOX environment experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated progression into leadership, project ownership, or manager-level responsibilities
Experience with AuditBoard/Optro strongly preferred; experience with Workiva, TeamMate, or comparable GRC/audit platforms also valued
Exposure to application controls, cybersecurity, operational audits, and/or technology risk
Strong project management, organization, and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively across a complex, multi-system environment
Big 4 experience preferred but not required
CIA, CISA, CPA, CISM, or AuditBoard/Optro certification is a plus, but relevant experience will be prioritized
Highly proactive, collaborative, professional, and change-oriented approach
INTRODUCTION
The Keller Group is excited to support our Phoenix-based client in their search for an Internal IT Audit Manager. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an experienced IT audit professional to join a growing Internal Audit function and play a key role in expanding the organization’s technology audit capabilities. As a member of the Internal Audit leadership team, you will lead IT-focused audit activities across the organization, including IT General Controls (ITGC), SOX IT compliance, application controls, cybersecurity, and technology-enabled operational audits. In addition to audit execution, this role will help modernize and enhance the Internal Audit function through AuditBoard, data analytics, automation, and process improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has built a strong foundation in IT audit and is ready to take the next step into a manager-level role with meaningful leadership responsibility, executive visibility, and long-term growth potential.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and execute risk-based IT audits across ITGC, application controls, cybersecurity, operational technology, and technology-enabled operations
Lead SOX IT compliance activities, including walkthroughs, control testing, remediation, and coordination with external auditors
Support development and execution of the annual IT audit plan based on organizational risk
Monitor audit findings and management action plans to drive timely remediation
Serve as a key resource and administrator for AuditBoard/Optro, supporting system enhancements and user adoption
Develop standardized audit templates, work programs, workflows, dashboards, and reporting
Expand the use of data analytics and continuous monitoring throughout IT and operational audits
Lead Internal Audit technology and process improvement initiatives
Partner closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, external auditors, and other members of the Internal Audit team
Provide clear, concise audit results and recommendations to executive leadership
* Lead and develop members of the Internal Audit team while helping expand the organization's IT audit capabilities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
7+ years of progressive experience in IT Audit, Internal Audit, IT Risk, or External Audit
Strong experience with SOX IT compliance and IT General Controls (ITGC)
Experience leading IT audit engagements and working with external auditors
Public company/SOX environment experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated progression into leadership, project ownership, or manager-level responsibilities
Experience with AuditBoard/Optro strongly preferred; experience with Workiva, TeamMate, or comparable GRC/audit platforms also valued
Exposure to application controls, cybersecurity, operational audits, and/or technology risk
Strong project management, organization, and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively across a complex, multi-system environment
Big 4 experience preferred but not required
CIA, CISA, CPA, CISM, or AuditBoard/Optro certification is a plus, but relevant experience will be prioritized
Highly proactive, collaborative, professional, and change-oriented approach
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Senior Level IT Audit Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level it audit manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have led end-to-end IT audits, not just supported them. Demonstrated ownership of audit planning, risk assessment methodology, and stakeholder reporting matters more than credentials alone. Experience managing or mentoring junior auditors, presenting findings to executives, and translating technical risks into business language gives candidates a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level it audit managers?
Companies hiring senior level it audit managers right now include Coinbase, BDO USA, and Accenture, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large enterprises, financial institutions, and professional services firms that run formal internal audit functions and need experienced professionals to lead them.
Are there remote senior level it audit manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 54% of senior level it audit manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in audit and risk functions. Fully remote roles are more common at large enterprises and consulting firms, while on-site or hybrid arrangements are typical in regulated industries such as banking and healthcare.
What makes an it audit manager role senior level?
Senior level it audit manager roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. At this stage, you set the audit plan, own the risk assessment framework, and present findings directly to leadership or audit committees. You are expected to mentor junior staff, manage relationships with external auditors, and drive process improvements across the audit function independently.
Which industries hire the most senior level it audit managers?
Senior level it audit manager roles concentrate in Investment & Asset Management, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate under strict regulatory oversight, maintain complex IT environments, and require experienced professionals to assess controls, ensure compliance, and report risk at an enterprise level.