Attest Services-IT Director

Grant Thornton•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As IT Assurance Director, you will use your technical and leadership skills to oversee the completion of IT general control audits. You’ll apply your knowledge of each client’s operations, processes, and risks to support financial statement opinions and enhance IT assurance services. You will build relationships with your clients and your engagement team while working collaboratively to improve the client’s overall financial reporting processes and help them better understand their IT processes and areas of risk. From day one, you’ll be empowered with access to firm leaders and training programs, as well as opportunities to grow the firm and your career, and achieve more, confidently.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, IT, MIS or related disciplines
A CISA certification or other relevant certification or license is required
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in public accounting or equivalent field, delivering controls-based services with exposure to Information Technology General Controls for financial statement audits
Deep understanding of generally accepted practices for testing key reports and application controls
Continuously expand your professional network and have experience with business development
Can manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Technical expertise (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, etc.) is a plus
Knowledge of access control software, security architecture and administration, internet use/firewalls, network security awareness and enforcement, security policies and standards, operating systems (Windows, UNIX, AS400, Mainframe), and databases

Responsibilities

Overseeing multiple client engagements, including scoping, project scheduling, quality review and managing to budget
Listening and communicating clearly with clients about engagement expectations and assessment of each organization’s level of risk
Planning, executing and completing engagements to evaluate and test IT controls, and identify areas of risk and providing support to financial statement audits
Working with clients and audit teams to identify and promptly resolve audit-related issues
Participating in internal quality inspections (Audit Practice Reviews) and peer reviews as an inspector
Teaming with Grant Thornton colleagues on proposals and business development activities
Being a team leader who helps staff develop their technical, professional and leadership skills
Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely.
Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
Building your technical and professional skills by attending and delivering formal training
Other duties as assigned