Head of IT Audit

Neogen Corporation • Southfield, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing! Step into a high-impact leadership role where your expertise in IT audit, risk, and controls will directly influence enterprise-wide governance and decision-making. As Head of IT Audit, you will lead the planning and execution of the IT audit program, drive SOX ITGC compliance, and serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on technology risk and control matters. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to shape the IT audit strategy, partner with executive stakeholders, and collaborate closely with external auditors. This position may be based in a hybrid capacity from our Southfield office. Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters! From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too. At Neogen, we are extremely proud of our record of sustained growth, as well as our development and acquisition of advanced technology since our founding in 1982. Neogen has thrived — and will continue to thrive — because our employees thrive here.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in IT internal audit and/or public accounting, including demonstrated expertise evaluating IT general controls for publicly traded companies.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, or CPA (required).
• System implementation experience, with strong knowledge of IT audit methodologies, internal controls, and risk assessment practices.
• Hands-on audit experience with modern applications and environments (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Workday, Active Directory) as well as legacy platforms.
• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), COSO, COBIT, US GAAP, and PCAOB standards.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects independently, meet tight deadlines, and communicate complex issues clearly in both written and verbal form.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to approximately 20%, as business needs require.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the annual IT Audit Plan in collaboration with IT and Internal Audit leadership, including ITGC SOX evaluations and risk-based IT operational audits.
• Drive SOX 404 compliance by overseeing and performing IT application control and key report testing, and ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-up.
• Conduct IT risk assessments to inform audit scoping, priorities, and annual planning, and recommend enhancements to the IT control environment.
• Advise IT teams on ITGC design and implementation for new and existing applications, helping to ensure robust, sustainable internal controls.
• Communicate audit objectives, findings, and recommendations clearly and professionally to stakeholders at all levels, and support executive reporting and Audit Committee presentations.
• Coordinate with external auditors to align IT audit activities, improve efficiency, and support timely completion of integrated audit work.
• Lead special projects and investigations as assigned, applying strong problem-solving skills while upholding independence, objectivity, and confidentiality in accordance with IIA Core Principles.

Benefits

• An influential leadership role with significant visibility to senior executives and key stakeholders across the organization.
• A collaborative environment that values trust, openness, honesty, credibility, respect, and service in all interactions.
• Opportunities to shape IT audit strategy, drive continuous improvement in governance and controls, and lead high-impact cross-functional initiatives.
• A standard, comprehensive benefits package (details provided during the hiring process).
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work from our Southfield office or remote work within the United States, consistent with business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees