IT Audit Manager

Talos Energy•Houston, TX

14h

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading the IT Audit/SOX function including operational audits, SOX ITGCs, and administration of AuditBoard. Additionally, the IT Audit Manager will lead the audit efforts during system implementations and provide advisory input to embed controls early in system design. The ideal candidate will have some upstream energy experience, experience with communication and collaboration with outsourced/co-sourced professional services firms and external auditors, and working knowledge of SAP (i.e., SAP 4/Hana).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with focus in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline preferred.
7+ years of progressive IT audit or relevant experience; 3+ years in leadership roles. Experience in the energy industry (e.g., upstream) is a plus.
Must have extensive knowledge of SOX compliance, IT general controls, and IT operations and governance.
Familiarity with AI and cloud platforms and data governance processes.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and collaborate in a team environment and with all levels of management.
Strong leadership skills to direct, mentor, and guide audit staff and contractors.
Strong knowledge of IIA Global Standards, Internal Audit methodologies, SOX compliance requirements, COSO Framework, NIST Framework, GAAP, and SEC regulations.
Excellent problem solving, analytical, and decision-making acumen.
Proficiency in project management and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Works well independently with minimal supervision and with extensive latitude for innovative thinking and independent judgment.
Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance software and tools (i.e., AuditBoard).

Nice To Haves

Experience in the energy industry (e.g., upstream) is a plus.
Hands-on experience with system implementations and external audit coordination is a plus.
Certification related to IT security or auditing in one or more of the followings preferred not required: CISA, CISSP, CISM.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of IT audit engagements across infrastructure, applications, ITGCs, and cybersecurity.
Manage third party professional services firm who conduct IT SOX control testing, including ITGCs, automated controls (ITACs), IPE, and system access reviews across ERP and key business systems.
Assess system changes, configurations, and integrations to ensure compliance with IT policies and SOX requirements.
Identify control deficiencies, root causes, and actionable recommendations, ensuring timely management remediation.
Support coordination with external auditors to align on scope, approach, and reliance opportunities.
Evaluate IT governance and control maturity, providing insights on opportunities to enhance policies, processes, and automation.
Support audits and advisory reviews over major initiatives such as system implementations, cloud transformation, AI enablement, and system decommissioning.
Build strong partnerships with IT, Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other functions to promote a culture of risk awareness and control excellence.
Communicate audit results, risk insights, and recommendations clearly to management.
Provide development and mentoring to auditors.