Internal Audit Manager

Gartner • Irving, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Position Overview: The IT Audit Manager is a key member of the organization’s internal audit and controls program, reporting to the Vice President, Risk & Controls. This role leads and executes complex IT audits to evaluate the effectiveness of technology controls, compliance, and risk management. The IT Audit Manager partners closely with process owners, providing testing and advisory services to strengthen the company’s security and control environment. Key Responsibilities Audit Planning & Risk Assessment · Conduct annual IT risk assessments and communicate results to management and process owners. · Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand processes, systems, and emerging risks. · Plan, execute, and report on IT audit engagements, including applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and third-party risk. This includes both operational testing and support for internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). Control Testing & Evaluation · Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls in line with regulatory requirements and industry standards. · Review, document, evaluate, and test key General Computing Controls (GCCs). · Identify and communicate IT risks, control deficiencies, and strengths, and evaluate the severity of identified issues. Remediation & Process Improvement · Monitor remediation efforts, validate corrective actions, and ensure timely completion of remediation plans. · Assist process owners in improving control design and documentation. · Recommend practical solutions to enhance the technology control environment. Strategic Advisory & Project Support · Provide consultative support for new system implementations, helping management assess risk and design effective controls. · Serve as a liaison to external auditors, facilitating and supporting their requests. · Support acquisition and integration activities as needed. · Prepare clear, concise audit documentation and deliverables for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of IT controls, cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and internal control concepts (e.g., COSO, COBIT).
• Understanding of accounting (GAAP), auditing (GAAS), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and identity and access management.
• Experience with audit software, data analytics, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly Oracle and Salesforce.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, MIS, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 4–5 years of relevant IT audit experience, preferably in public accounting or a corporate audit setting.
• Certifications: Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, or CPA preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Agile development environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual IT risk assessments and communicate results to management and process owners.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand processes, systems, and emerging risks.
• Plan, execute, and report on IT audit engagements, including applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and third-party risk. This includes both operational testing and support for internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls in line with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Review, document, evaluate, and test key General Computing Controls (GCCs).
• Identify and communicate IT risks, control deficiencies, and strengths, and evaluate the severity of identified issues.
• Monitor remediation efforts, validate corrective actions, and ensure timely completion of remediation plans.
• Assist process owners in improving control design and documentation.
• Recommend practical solutions to enhance the technology control environment.
• Provide consultative support for new system implementations, helping management assess risk and design effective controls.
• Serve as a liaison to external auditors, facilitating and supporting their requests.
• Support acquisition and integration activities as needed.
• Prepare clear, concise audit documentation and deliverables for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
• In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.
• Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 92,000 USD - 131,000 USD.
• In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan.
• We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager