Head of IT Audit

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Head of IT Audit to lead technology-focused audit activities for a manufacturing organization. This role is ideal for someone who can evaluate internal controls, strengthen risk management practices, and support compliance efforts across critical systems and processes. The successful candidate will partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify control gaps, recommend practical improvements, and help maintain a strong governance environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute IT audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting for systems, applications, and infrastructure controls.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of IT general controls and recommend corrective actions that reduce risk and improve compliance.
• Oversee Sarbanes-Oxley related testing activities for technology controls and monitor remediation efforts through completion.
• Review access management, change management, backup, recovery, and other key control areas to confirm alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to communicate audit findings, provide actionable recommendations, and support sustainable process improvements.
• Supervise audit documentation and maintain clear workpapers that support conclusions, regulatory reviews, and internal standards.
• Guide audit team members who are new to the role by providing direction, feedback, and quality oversight throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Contribute to risk assessments and annual audit planning by identifying emerging technology risks and prioritizing high-impact areas for review.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT internal auditing or public accounting, with demonstrated expertise in evaluating IT general controls for publicly traded companies.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information systems, or related field.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, or CPA required.
• SAP system implementation experience required.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit methodologies, internal controls, and risk assessment, with hands-on audit experience with modern applications (SAP S/4 HANA, Workday, Active Directory) and legacy platforms.
• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, COBIT, US GAAP, and PCAOB standards required.
• Proven ability to lead and execute multiple projects independently, delivering results under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• IT audit methodologies.
• Internal controls.
• Risk assessment.
• Modern applications (SAP S/4 HANA, Workday, Active Directory).
• Legacy platforms.
• Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, COBIT, US GAAP, and PCAOB standards.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

$150,000 - $200,000 USD Per Year

Schedule

Ongoing

Contact

For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.

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- Birmingham, MI - onsite - Permanent / Full Time - 150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly -

We are looking for an experienced Head of IT Audit to lead technology-focused audit activities for a manufacturing organization. This role is ideal for someone who can evaluate internal controls, strengthen risk management practices, and support compliance efforts across critical systems and processes. The successful candidate will partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify control gaps, recommend practical improvements, and help maintain a strong governance environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute IT audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting for systems, applications, and infrastructure controls.

• Assess the design and effectiveness of IT general controls and recommend corrective actions that reduce risk and improve compliance.

• Oversee Sarbanes-Oxley related testing activities for technology controls and monitor remediation efforts through completion.

• Review access management, change management, backup, recovery, and other key control areas to confirm alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations.

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to communicate audit findings, provide actionable recommendations, and support sustainable process improvements.

• Supervise audit documentation and maintain clear workpapers that support conclusions, regulatory reviews, and internal standards.

• Guide audit team members who are new to the role by providing direction, feedback, and quality oversight throughout the audit lifecycle.

• Contribute to risk assessments and annual audit planning by identifying emerging technology risks and prioritizing high-impact areas for review.

For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.

- 2026-06-12T00:00:00Z