IT Audit Director

BNSF Railway • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The BNSF Railway Compliance and Audit Department ensures adherence to best practices in corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls, fostering trust and alignment with business partners. Committed to ethics and integrity, this team plays a vital role in maintaining BNSF's high standards. Their efforts are essential in upholding the company's reputation and operational excellence. This is a full-time position located in Fort Worth, TX. For certain positions, including this one, employees can work one day per week remotely. Our leaders also foster a culture where work life balance, which requires flexibility for when life happens, is important and respected. Travel is minimal to none.

Requirements

• Able to work now and in the future without BNSF’s assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status).
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in audit, information technology, or finance-related field

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Professional certification or willingness to work towards applicable professional certification(s): Certified Public Accountant Certified Internal Auditor Certified Information Systems Auditor
• Experience in implementation of internal control processes and programs for IT.

Responsibilities

• Communicates difficult and complex materials around audit findings and the impact to the organization in an effective manner.
• Successfully changes style to best suit the situation.
• Consults with senior leadership on internal control issues , particularly in relation to proposed business processes or systems changes.
• Converts difficult interactions into win-win scenarios.
• Leads the ongoing assessment of IT SOX and Control Environment audits and assessments, including control design and effectiveness.
• Manages, plans, and executes IT SOX and Control Environment audits.
• Identifies strategic business processes , evaluates significant business risks, understands key business objectives, and examines processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participates in annual audit planning.
• Continually assesses audit plan for alignment with strategic initiatives.
• Recommend adjustments to Management as the environment changes.
• Oversee the day-to-day development of staff to effectively execute audits and develop as leaders.
• Effectively manages multiple projects simultaneously , prioritizing based on continual reassessment of risks and scope, allocating resources, and resolving resource conflicts.

Benefits

• An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
• A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
• Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
• Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
• Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
• Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
• Generous leave / time off policies.

What This Job Offers

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