Sr. Manager - US IT General Controls

Acrisure, LLC•Chicago, IL

1d•$160,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, IT General Controls (ITGC) to join our Corporate Accounting function, supporting the company’s SOX compliance program. This role is responsible for leading IT and business control transformation initiatives, including control rationalization, standardization, and alignment to a common control framework. The role partners with Finance, Technology, and operational stakeholders to document processes and controls, evaluate control design, support remediation efforts, drive governance activities, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall controls environment. This role is based in Grand Rapids, MI or Chicago, IL.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, delivering projects on time and within scope.
Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with various teams and stakeholders.
Ability to influence and work effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams, working across departments and regions, balancing technical, regulatory, and business needs.
Strong understanding of ITGCs, financial systems architecture, and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT).
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certifications such as CISA, CPA, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
8+ years of experience in IT audit, internal controls, SOX compliance, or risk management, ideally in a multinational public company or Big 4/public accounting firm.
Experience with enterprise systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Workday, and GRC platforms.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fintech or high-growth technology environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Own the design, execution, and monitoring of IT general controls (e.g., access controls, change management, system operations, backup and recovery) relevant to SOX 404 compliance.
Act as a core member of the company’s SOX compliance team, ensuring IT controls are properly integrated with the overall internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) framework.
Participate in annual SOX scoping and risk assessment activities to determine key IT systems, applications, and infrastructure components supporting financial reporting.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors on walkthroughs, testing, and evaluation of ITGCs. Coordinate remediation of identified control deficiencies with IT and business teams.
Partner with IT and security teams to improve the design and efficiency of IT controls, with a focus on automation, scalability, and alignment with industry best practices (e.g., COBIT, NIST).
Serve as the liaison between Finance, IT, and Audit teams to ensure a shared understanding of compliance objectives, control ownership, and audit requirements.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of IT controls, processes, and testing results. Support the development of IT compliance policies, standards, and control narratives.
Lead training initiatives for IT and business control owners to promote awareness and understanding of SOX requirements, IT control responsibilities, and best practices.
Support system implementations, migrations, and other IT initiatives to ensure appropriate controls are embedded from the outset.