Associate Director Internal Audit - Eden Prairie, MN
About The Position
The Associate Director Internal Audit manages internal audit and risk management consulting activities within Information Technology (IT). The role leads financial, business process, and information systems audits and special projects to assess internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations. It provides technical guidance to audit staff and contractors, oversees complex and highly visible engagements, and ensures audit workpapers and communications meet departmental and professional standards. The position also contributes to risk assessment and audit planning, mentors management team members, coordinates audit resources, manages larger teams, and partners with directors to set segment risk strategy and audit priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, technology, finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 6 years of relevant business experience, including IT internal audit or public accounting experience.
- At least 4 years of IT audit experience.
- Solid understanding of IT auditing concepts and how to apply them.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a team.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to make a positive impact, manage multiple tasks, and shift priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant assurance certification, such as CISA, CPA, or CIA.
- At least 7 years of relevant business experience, including IT internal audit or public accounting experience.
- At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Experience with IT internal controls over financial reporting, such as Sarbanes-Oxley, MAR, or SOC.
- Experience with data analytics and data visualization tools.
- Health insurance or related insurance experience.
- Provider experience.
- Thorough understanding of IT risk and internal control concepts and their practical application.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional and technical expertise and guidance to staff and audit contractors so audit objectives and scope are met.
- Help staff and contractors develop and negotiate audit recommendations and responses, evaluate audit-team performance, and provide guidance on departmental and company policies and procedures.
- Create, review, and approve IT audit workpapers and communications of audit results in compliance with departmental and IIA standards.
- Perform IT internal audits, including planning, defining control procedures, testing, and reporting, covering financial audits such as Sarbanes-Oxley testing and IT operational projects.
- Provide managerial oversight for complex or highly visible audit and advisory engagements.
- Participate in risk assessment processes to ensure audit plans address higher-risk areas.
- Develop or approve project risk assessments, audit objectives, scope, and audit programs for assigned business areas.
- Lead or participate in special projects undertaken by the department or company.
- Mentor other management team members across IAAS.
- Ensure IAAS resources are effectively scheduled and deployed across audit engagements.
- Manage larger teams with a larger span of controls.
- Drive segment risk strategy in partnership with directors and help determine audit priorities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
