IT Internal Audit Senior

Job Description

The IT Internal Audit Senior executes IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC) testing as part of the company’s SOX compliance program, while also planning and executing risk-based IT internal audits across the broader technology environment. This role partners closely with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to assess control effectiveness, identify gaps, and drive remediation.

This role may support operational, financial, compliance, and non-information systems-related audit activities, including reviews of processes, systems, and controls

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

IT Internal Audit

•     Plan and execute risk-based IT audits covering areas such as cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, access management, change management, data governance, and IT operations.

•     Conduct IT audit walkthroughs and interviews with IT process owners to document current-state processes and identify control gaps.

•     Design and perform test procedures to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls.

•     Document audit work papers in accordance with internal methodology and professional standards (IIA, ISACA).

•     Draft IT audit reports with clear findings, root cause analysis, risk ratings, and practical remediation recommendations.

•     Monitor and validate the timely remediation of IT audit findings and management action plans.

SOX IT Controls (ITGC & ITAC)

•     Lead and execute SOX ITGC testing across key control domains: logical access, change management, computer operations, and data backup/recovery.

•     Perform IT Application Controls (ITAC) testing, including input, processing, and output controls for financially relevant applications and interfaces.

•     Maintain and update IT SOX control documentation including Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), process narratives, and flowcharts.

•     Coordinate IT SOX testing activities with external auditors to maximize reliance on internal work and minimize duplication of effort.

•     Assess and communicate the severity of identified control deficiencies (deficiency, significant deficiency, or material weakness) and support management in developing remediation plans.

•     Support management's annual assessment of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) as it relates to IT systems.

•     Coordinate co-sourced audit resources by assigning work, overseeing execution, and reviewing workpapers to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to audit methodology.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with IT, Information Security, Finance, and business process owners to promote a strong internal control environment.

• Provide guidance and training to control owners on SOX IT requirements, testing expectations, and control best practices.

• Identify opportunities to leverage data analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring to enhance audit efficiency and coverage.

• Stay current on emerging IT risks, regulatory developments, and industry frameworks (COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001).

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s degree in a major or concentration relevant to the position, such as Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, or a related field

• Four (4) years of experience in IT audit, IT risk and compliance, or external audit with a strong IT audit component.

• Experience testing IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC) in a SOX environment.

• Working knowledge of IT control frameworks including COBIT, COSO, NIST, and ISO 27001.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) and how IT environments interface with financial reporting.

• Strong documentation skills; ability to write clear work papers, audit findings, and executive-level internal audit reports.

• Proficiency with audit/GRC tools (e.g., AuditBoard) and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and professional skepticism.

• Ability to clear required background check

Certificates and Licenses: Non Required.  CISA, CISSP, CIA (Preferred)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Master’s Degree/MBA

• Ability to analyze and solve problems relating to auditing, business processes, systems, and related disciplines

• Big 4 or large regional public accounting experience with an IT audit focus.

• Experience auditing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and SaaS platforms.

• Exposure to cybersecurity auditing, vulnerability management, and/or third-party/vendor risk assessments.

• Experience with data analytics tools (ACL/Galvanize, IDEA, Power BI, Alteryx, or Python) applied to audit testing.

• Experience auditing a public company

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to appropriately prioritize workload while showing resilience and calmness under pressure

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written

• Excellent interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence

• Strong ability to take initiative

• Ability to foster a friendly and inclusive work environment for team members

• Demonstrated high level of integrity

• Familiarity with data analysis, systems, or technology-enabled processes is a plus

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 

We anticipate the salary range to be $79,381.00 and $95,257.00. Eligible employees may receive a bonus.  This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. 

Job Type

Regular

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.