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IT Audit Manager roles involve overseeing internal controls, IT risk assessments, and compliance frameworks, making them a strong fit for OPT students with accounting, information systems, or cybersecurity backgrounds. Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard that keeps your OPT authorization on solid ground.
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As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!
CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Associate to join the IT Audit team in our National Assurance practice.
CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.
YOUR TEAM
This position will support our IT Audit Group. CohnReznick’s specialized SOC practitioners focus on conducting SOC1 and SOC2 audits for third-party service providers, while also conducting internal control assessments and attestations.
WHY COHNREZNICK?
At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.
We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.
YOUR ROLE
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
-
Lead the planning, scoping, execution and reporting of a portfolio of IT audits supporting the firm’s public and private company external financial statement audits and SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements.
-
Lead SOC readiness assessments to identify control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement in the current operating environment and provide recommendations for corrective action; the candidate will draft the related observations (business issues) for issuance to respective client leadership and conducts follow-up activities regarding remediation.
-
Proactively communicate status to the IT Assurance lead Partner and work in an integrated manner with leadership of the firm and Audit Partners on the Public Company audits.
-
Demonstrate ability to identify and address client needs: build solid relationships with clients; developing an awareness of Firm services; communicate with the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner; delivering clear requests for information.
-
Possess supervisory skills to supervise, guide and coach activities of other department staff with varying skillsets.
-
Possess effective planning, coordination, time management, and organization skills.
-
Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing assignments on time and within budget.
-
Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organization skills, and ability to be agile and adaptable.
-
Perform thorough review of work papers to ensure that procedures have been completed, conclusions have been supported, and firm’s quality control procedures have been adhered to.
-
Contribute technical expertise to the engagements and for the learning and development growth of the team.
-
Demonstrated knowledge in ITGCs, IT application controls, the cloud - AWS, Azure, CyberSecurity, regulatory frameworks as well as IT infrastructure including databases, networks and operating systems.
-
Nice to haves – proficiency in data analytics using CAAT tools, and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE security.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate will have:
-
Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Computer Science/Information Systems; Master’s degree a plus.
-
Active CISA certification or working toward a CISA required.
-
3+ years' relevant work experience.
-
Prior experience managing several engagements simultaneously with competing deadlines.
-
Outstanding interpersonal skills including written and verbal skills.
-
Excellent computer skills including the suite of Microsoft products.
-
Must be able to travel and work overtime when necessary.
In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.
Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
LOCATION
Location(s)
New York
State
New York
In New York City, the salary range for an Assurance Senior Associate is $85,000.00 to $140,000.00. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few.
"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.
CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@CohnReznick.com. Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
INTRODUCTION
As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!
CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.
We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Associate to join the IT Audit team in our National Assurance practice.
CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.
YOUR TEAM
This position will support our IT Audit Group. CohnReznick’s specialized SOC practitioners focus on conducting SOC1 and SOC2 audits for third-party service providers, while also conducting internal control assessments and attestations.
WHY COHNREZNICK?
At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm.
We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.
YOUR ROLE
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
-
Lead the planning, scoping, execution and reporting of a portfolio of IT audits supporting the firm’s public and private company external financial statement audits and SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements.
-
Lead SOC readiness assessments to identify control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement in the current operating environment and provide recommendations for corrective action; the candidate will draft the related observations (business issues) for issuance to respective client leadership and conducts follow-up activities regarding remediation.
-
Proactively communicate status to the IT Assurance lead Partner and work in an integrated manner with leadership of the firm and Audit Partners on the Public Company audits.
-
Demonstrate ability to identify and address client needs: build solid relationships with clients; developing an awareness of Firm services; communicate with the client in an organized and knowledgeable manner; delivering clear requests for information.
-
Possess supervisory skills to supervise, guide and coach activities of other department staff with varying skillsets.
-
Possess effective planning, coordination, time management, and organization skills.
-
Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing assignments on time and within budget.
-
Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organization skills, and ability to be agile and adaptable.
-
Perform thorough review of work papers to ensure that procedures have been completed, conclusions have been supported, and firm’s quality control procedures have been adhered to.
-
Contribute technical expertise to the engagements and for the learning and development growth of the team.
-
Demonstrated knowledge in ITGCs, IT application controls, the cloud - AWS, Azure, CyberSecurity, regulatory frameworks as well as IT infrastructure including databases, networks and operating systems.
-
Nice to haves – proficiency in data analytics using CAAT tools, and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE security.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate will have:
-
Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Computer Science/Information Systems; Master’s degree a plus.
-
Active CISA certification or working toward a CISA required.
-
3+ years' relevant work experience.
-
Prior experience managing several engagements simultaneously with competing deadlines.
-
Outstanding interpersonal skills including written and verbal skills.
-
Excellent computer skills including the suite of Microsoft products.
-
Must be able to travel and work overtime when necessary.
In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.
Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
LOCATION
Location(s)
New York
State
New York
In New York City, the salary range for an Assurance Senior Associate is $85,000.00 to $140,000.00. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few.
"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.
CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@CohnReznick.com. Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an IT Audit Manager
Lead with your CISA or CISM progress
Employers hiring IT Audit Managers expect candidates working toward or already holding CISA or CISM certification. Listing exam progress on your resume signals professional commitment and offsets concerns about onboarding an OPT candidate into a senior audit role.
Target Big Four and mid-tier advisory firms first
Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG have established OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship infrastructure. Mid-tier advisory firms like RSM and Grant Thornton also sponsor frequently. These employers understand the process and are less likely to withdraw offers over work authorization questions.
Frame your degree field as a direct match
IT Audit Manager roles require a degree in information systems, accounting, or computer science to qualify as a specialty occupation. Explicitly connecting your degree field to the role description reduces employer hesitation and strengthens your OPT eligibility narrative.
Address OPT duration proactively in interviews
Many employers assume OPT lasts only 12 months. If your STEM OPT extension applies, clarify upfront that you have up to 36 months of work authorization. This changes the employer's cost-benefit calculation significantly and removes a common objection before it becomes one.
Highlight SOX and IT general controls experience
SOX compliance and IT general controls are core audit competencies. Candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience with access management reviews, change management testing, or ERP control assessments stand out and reduce the employer's training burden, making sponsorship a more attractive investment.
Research the employer's H-1B filing history before applying
Publicly available DOL disclosure data shows which employers have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for audit-related roles. Focusing your applications on firms with a documented sponsorship track record saves time and significantly improves your chances of receiving a long-term offer.
IT Audit Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Audit Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
Yes, IT Audit Manager positions consistently qualify as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as information systems, accounting, or computer science. The role involves applying theoretical and technical knowledge to assess IT risks and internal controls, which meets the specialty occupation standard USCIS uses to evaluate F-1 OPT eligibility.
Can I use my STEM OPT extension for an IT Audit Manager job?
You can use a STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible STEM classification, such as management information systems or computer and information sciences. Many information systems and accounting information systems degrees qualify. Confirm your degree's CIP code against the official STEM OPT designated degree program list before assuming eligibility, since not all accounting degrees qualify on their own.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor OPT students in IT audit roles?
Public accounting firms and large financial services companies have the highest sponsorship rates for IT audit professionals. Big Four firms, regional advisory firms, and banks with internal audit functions regularly hire OPT students and have HR teams experienced with the process. Migrate Mate's job board surfaces these sponsorship-friendly employers so you can focus your applications where they're most likely to convert.
What certifications strengthen an OPT student's candidacy for IT Audit Manager positions?
CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) is the most recognized credential for this role and is often listed as a preferred or required qualification. CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) are also valued. Even partial progress toward CISA, such as passing one exam section, demonstrates commitment and can differentiate you from other candidates at the application stage.
How much time should I allow before my OPT expires to start an H-1B sponsorship conversation?
Start the conversation at least six months before your OPT expiration. H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date, so if your OPT expires in mid-year, timing matters considerably. Employers also need time for the Labor Condition Application process before filing. Raising the topic early gives both you and the employer enough runway to plan without urgency creating friction.