IT Audit Senior Consultant

Trane Technologies

17d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

What’s in it for you:
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.
Thrive at work and at home:
Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Learn more about our benefits here!
Job Summary:
The Senior IT Audit Consultant is an integral member of a global team that delivers value-added assurance reviews and advisory engagements for all global IT and Cybersecurity entities supporting the business. The role upholds the mission of the Assurance & Advisory Services department by ensuring a secure IT environment, robust risk management practices, and regulatory compliance. As a trusted partner, the Senior IT Audit Consultant fosters client relationships, mentors junior team members, assists in the implementation of the IT assurance plan, and contributes to the strategic growth of the team. The consultant leads and executes IT audit engagements, driving the enhancement of IT controls and overall IT governance, while supporting cybersecurity‑related reviews as needed to assess emerging threats and evolving cyber risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years’ combined experience in IT audit, with strong exposure to SOX compliance testing, internal audit, IT risk and compliance.
• Knowledge of relevant IT domains including cybersecurity, system development lifecycle, cloud technologies, and identity and access management.
• Demonstrated ability for independent thinking and multi-tasking under aggressive deadlines with a high degree of accuracy in a complex “matrix” environment.
• Proven ability to plan proactively, anticipate issues, and have excellent problem resolution records with little or no input or assistance.
• Proficiency in computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Strong customer service focus, with a drive to ensure that we exceed the expectations of our customers.
• Interact effectively with key business partners and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of IT general controls supporting financial reporting.
• Build a positive rapport with personnel throughout the global organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional interactions.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a high sense of urgency and confidentiality.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and maintain poise under pressure.
• Exhibit self-confidence with an independent mindset and approach.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal and people skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proactive approach and a strong commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification preferred.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a collaborative team environment and contribute to the successful delivery of IT assurance and advisory engagements, including preparing high-quality, accurate, well-supported documentation, and reports.
• Lead and execute IT audits with a primary focus on IT general controls (ITGCs), including planning, fieldwork, and reporting stages of engagements, while overseeing the work of assigned staff.
• Perform thorough reviews to analyze the adequacy of IT controls, internal controls over financial reporting, compliance with corporate standards, policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, SOC 1/2, ISO, NIST).
• Participate in identifying critical risk factors across the organization and support development of the annual audit plan.
• Develop audit procedures and programs tailored to engagement objectives.
• Prioritize and assign tasks to ensure effective use of team resources and completion of work according to schedules and engagement objectives.
• Assist in the evaluation of system implementations/upgrades.
• Evaluate the systems and control environments of newly acquired entities.
• Present findings to management at the conclusion of engagements, discuss deficiencies, and recommend remediation actions and opportunities for improvement.
• Consult with IT clients to redesign/re-engineer processes; identify opportunities for optimizing operational efficiencies, strengthening internal controls, and reducing cybersecurity risk.
• Opine on the adequacy of remedial actions taken to correct deficiencies and assist with issue closure processes.
• Maintain adequate and current technical knowledge in areas such as IT general controls, business process controls, cybersecurity, and other areas as required.
• Identify and evaluate risks within clients’ IT environments, including ITGCs, application controls, and internal controls over financial reporting, while also supporting evaluations of cybersecurity, cloud, and emerging technologies.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Respond to complex, escalated inquiries and ensure outstanding audit issues are cleared.
• Collaborate with other functions of Assurance & Advisory Services including SOX Compliance, Data Analytics, and global audit teams during engagements.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams when audits involve security‑related controls to ensure alignment with the evolving threat landscape.
• Support ad-hoc activities and engagements as needed.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

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