IT Audit Principal

UHY • Melville, NY

13d • $190,000 - $275,000

About The Position

The Technology Risk and Compliance Principal will manage a team of IT audit and control auditors, manage multiple client relationships, and work directly with practice leadership to develop and market new services offerings for the practice. This position is expected to provide insight and thought leadership for clients in Cybersecurity, IT risk management and IT controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, or similar with an interest in information technology
• 8+ years of related internal audit and IT audit experience
• Team Management experience
• Practice Development Experience
• Must have one or more of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA): ISACA's globally recognized cornerstone certification for IS, audit, control, assurance, and security professionals who control, monitor, and assess an organization's information technology and business systems Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): An independent information security certification governed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, also known as ISC², which provides security training to information assets Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): ISACA's certification program for those who manage, design, oversee, or assess an enterprise's information security

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business, accounting, information systems, or similar with an interest information technology

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple engagements; involved with internal control and IT issues that arise during the audit engagement
• Responsible for the supervision of staff and management of services to clients, which includes preparation of audit strategy and business plans, setting and monitoring budgets, scheduling audits, selecting staff, and assigning workloads, utilization and realization reporting; develop and motivate engagement staff and provide them with coaching and counseling
• Assist with overall project management for audit and consulting engagements; prepare project proposals for engagements and ensure that accounting and auditing services are delivered per client requirements and industry standards; prepare audit reports and work papers
• Manage engagement budget, staffing, and scheduling issues; oversee projects to establish internal controls for client organizations, as well as supervise research on complex accounting and auditing problems; and serve as a managing supervisor for senior and staff accountants
• Develop and lead oral and written presentations to management throughout the engagement and at the conclusion of the examination, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective actions to improve operations and reduce costs
• Provide technical expertise relating to complex audit issues and questions from staff and clients
• Build client relationships; maintain a smooth working relationship with clients and solicit client input on satisfaction
• Participate in client development meetings, scoping meeting, and other practice development activities
• If a CPA, you will perform 1st partner review of attest engagements
• You will supervise IT Audit Senior Managers, Managers, Seniors, Staff and interns throughout engagements.
• You will review their work and provide feedback to the Senior Managers, Managers, Seniors and staff and to the IT Audit Principal and Managing Director.

Benefits

• POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.
• ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.
• COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees