IT Audit Senior (Houston, Chicago, Atlanta)
Sikich, Houston, TX, United States
IT Audit Senior
The IT Audit Senior position plays a key role in supporting Sikich's Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance practice. This position assists in planning, executing, and reporting on IT internal audits, ITGC audits, and technology-related risk assessments, with a focus on evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of technology-related internal controls, cybersecurity processes, IT governance practices, and compliance with applicable regulations and frameworks. What will you do in this role? Lead or support the planning and execution of IT internal audit engagements. Perform and review testing of ITGCs, application controls, cybersecurity controls, and technology processes. Analyze systems, configurations, and data to identify risks and improvement opportunities. Prepare detailed audit workpapers and documentation. Lead IT SOX activities including walkthroughs, design assessments, and testing. Draft and present audit reports with findings, risks, and recommendations. Maintain communication with client stakeholders and Sikich leadership. Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, operations, and finance teams. Monitor remediation actions and validate corrective measures. Stay current on regulatory changes and emerging technology risks. Assist with special projects, investigations, and advisory engagements. Support business development through content creation and proposals. Foster strong client relationships and contribute to Sikich's culture. What do you need to succeed in this role? Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Finance, Accounting, or related field. Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CPA strongly preferred; certification required within 12 months. Experience in IT audit, internal audit, cybersecurity assessment, or related fields. Knowledge of IT frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, NIST, and ISO. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $100,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows: Values driven You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation. Uncompromising problem solver You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions. Collaboration You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units. Instills trust You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly. Impact & influence You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives. About Sikich Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams, and communities accelerate success. Sikich has approximately 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Sikich Total Rewards Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors. Some examples of our many benefits: Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization. Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits. Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards. We also offer: Flexible work arrangements Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options HSA employer contribution Nine (9) paid holidays annually. A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children. 401(k) with employer contributions CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days. Tuition reimbursement Generous employee referral bonus program Client referral bonus program Pet insurance FORCE Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities. Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC's performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.
The IT Audit Senior position plays a key role in supporting Sikich's Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance practice. This position assists in planning, executing, and reporting on IT internal audits, ITGC audits, and technology-related risk assessments, with a focus on evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of technology-related internal controls, cybersecurity processes, IT governance practices, and compliance with applicable regulations and frameworks. What will you do in this role? Lead or support the planning and execution of IT internal audit engagements. Perform and review testing of ITGCs, application controls, cybersecurity controls, and technology processes. Analyze systems, configurations, and data to identify risks and improvement opportunities. Prepare detailed audit workpapers and documentation. Lead IT SOX activities including walkthroughs, design assessments, and testing. Draft and present audit reports with findings, risks, and recommendations. Maintain communication with client stakeholders and Sikich leadership. Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, operations, and finance teams. Monitor remediation actions and validate corrective measures. Stay current on regulatory changes and emerging technology risks. Assist with special projects, investigations, and advisory engagements. Support business development through content creation and proposals. Foster strong client relationships and contribute to Sikich's culture. What do you need to succeed in this role? Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Finance, Accounting, or related field. Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CPA strongly preferred; certification required within 12 months. Experience in IT audit, internal audit, cybersecurity assessment, or related fields. Knowledge of IT frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, NIST, and ISO. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $100,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows: Values driven You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation. Uncompromising problem solver You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions. Collaboration You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units. Instills trust You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly. Impact & influence You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives. About Sikich Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams, and communities accelerate success. Sikich has approximately 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Sikich Total Rewards Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors. Some examples of our many benefits: Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization. Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits. Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards. We also offer: Flexible work arrangements Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options HSA employer contribution Nine (9) paid holidays annually. A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children. 401(k) with employer contributions CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days. Tuition reimbursement Generous employee referral bonus program Client referral bonus program Pet insurance FORCE Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities. Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC's performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.