Commercial IT Internal Audit Manager

Crowe•Chicago, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Crowe is seeking a Technology Risk and Controls Manager to join their consulting team. This dynamic role involves solving client problems through innovative solutions, adapting to the evolving landscape of technology and AI, and developing both technical and transferable skills. Consultants at Crowe are expected to think critically, use technology to solve business problems, continuously learn, collaborate across teams, and explore how emerging AI capabilities can improve efficiency and client outcomes. As you grow, you will take ownership of client relationships, contribute to account strategy, and support the delivery of high-impact work, developing account leadership skills by understanding client needs, ensuring delivery excellence, and building trusted partnerships. Success in this role requires a growth mindset, strong communication skills, advanced critical thinking, and the ability to navigate new challenges with confidence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
5 years or more of experience in IT audit, corporate IT Audit, or technology risk consulting.
Professional Certification (CISA, CPA, CIA, or similar).
IT General Controls (ITGCs) – Design, testing, and evaluation of access, change management, and IT operations controls.
IT Application Controls (ITACs) – Testing automated controls embedded within business processes.
Key Report Testing – Validating the accuracy and completeness of system-generated reports used in financial and operational processes.
System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) – Evaluation and design of SDLC controls, change management, and IT governance processes.
Client Communication & Presentation – Ability to convey complex technical issues clearly to business and executive stakeholders.
Team Leadership & Mentoring – Experience managing engagement teams, providing coaching, and developing junior staff.

Nice To Haves

Major in Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems is preferred.
Solid experience in planning and leading engagements, managing IT audit projects, supervising personnel/teams and developing audit work programs.
Understanding of commonly used internal control frameworks, including COSO and COBIT and knowledge of audit methodologies and developing key internal audit deliverables.
SAP implementation experience including SAP ECC., S/4, Rise, GRC, and etc.
Continuous control monitoring or automation experience
Knowledge across common enterprise systems including SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Workday, and enterprise Data Warehouses
Experience with cloud and SaaS environments
Performing IT risk assessments
Willingness to travel up to 60% or more annually.

Responsibilities

Serve as a leader on IT General Controls/IT Audit, IT SOX, and IT Risk Consulting engagements.
Manage project execution, including overall project planning, IT risk assessments, supervising staff with 3-5 years of experience, executing fieldwork, and reporting.
Evaluate and test application and IT general controls across a variety of systems.
Further client relationships through quality service delivery and successful project execution.
Define performance expectations, evaluate the performance of staff IT auditors, provide feedback, and participate in training.
Facilitate the use of technology-based tools or methodologies to review, design, and/or implement products and services.
Present findings on IT controls to management.