IT Audit Director
About The Position
The IT Audit Director works in BNSF Railway’s Compliance and Audit Department, which supports corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls. This full-time position is based in Fort Worth, Texas, with the option to work remotely one day per week. Travel is minimal to none, and daily work is conducted in an indoor office environment. Relocation is dependent on business needs. The role leads and manages IT SOX and Control Environment audits and assessments, advises senior leadership on internal control matters, and oversees staff development. The position also contributes to annual audit planning and ensures audit priorities remain aligned with strategic initiatives as business risks and conditions change.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
- At least 6 years of experience in audit, information technology, or a finance-related field.
- Must be able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related discipline.
- Professional certification, or willingness to work toward an applicable certification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
- Experience implementing IT internal control processes and programs.
Responsibilities
- Communicate complex audit findings and their organizational impact effectively, adapting communication style to the situation.
- Consult with senior leadership on internal control issues, especially those related to proposed business processes or systems changes, and seek constructive outcomes.
- Lead ongoing assessments of IT SOX and Control Environment audits, including evaluation of control design and effectiveness.
- Manage, plan, and execute IT SOX and Control Environment audits.
- Identify strategic business processes, evaluate significant business risks, understand key business objectives, and assess processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Participate in annual audit planning and continually assess whether the audit plan aligns with strategic initiatives; recommend adjustments to management as conditions change.
- Oversee the day-to-day development of staff so they can execute audits effectively and develop as leaders.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, reprioritizing based on changing risks and scope, allocating resources, and resolving resource conflicts.
Benefits
- Industry-leading 401(k) and Railroad Retirement program.
- Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and care network options for employees and dependents, including domestic partners.
- Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions.
- Life and disability insurance provided at no cost.
- Parental, pediatric, and family-building support.
- Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
- Dependent care spending account with employer match.
- Discounts on travel, gym memberships, and counseling services, plus wellness support.
- Annual bonus through the Incentive Compensation Program.
- Generous leave and time-off policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
