IT Systems Auditor Senior

About the role

This fully remote role focuses on assessing information systems and internal controls within complex federal financial environments. You will plan, execute, document, and report on IT controls assessments across cybersecurity, access management, change controls, and segregation of duties. The position combines financial systems expertise with federal audit and compliance knowledge, including FFMIA, GAO, and federal control frameworks. You’ll evaluate enterprise-wide SAP and non-SAP applications and translate findings into practical, actionable recommendations. The role offers the opportunity to support important government programs while working with experienced professionals in a quality-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, document, and report on information systems controls assessments across complex financial systems and applications.
• Apply Federal Financial Improvement Act (FFMIA) requirements when assessing federal financial management systems and related controls.
• Evaluate IT controls covering cybersecurity, logical and physical access, change management, segregation of duties, and related control areas.
• Assess enterprise-wide SAP and non-SAP applications and systems for control effectiveness and compliance.
• Review systems development life-cycle phases and associated requirements, design documentation, and other work products.
• Apply relevant GAO guidance, the Federal Information Systems Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM), and Federal Audit Manual approaches when performing assessments.
• Prepare detailed working papers, summary reports, findings, and actionable recommendations based on assessment results.
• Evaluate financial systems and accounting processes to determine how federal accounting principles are applied and how data is captured, processed, and analyzed.
• Support assessments involving federal financial management, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate audit documentation and evidence supporting conclusions and recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify control requirements, investigate discrepancies, and communicate audit results effectively.
• Perform additional audit, compliance, and systems-control activities as required by the program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, information systems, computer science, or another relevant technical or business discipline.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential in good standing.
• At least 4 years of relevant financial or business experience, including a minimum of 1 year of government experience.
• Experience evaluating IT controls and financial systems in federal or similarly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of FFMIA requirements and federal financial management systems.
• Knowledge of federal control and financial management guidance, including OMB Circulars A-123, A-127, and A-134 and FISCAM requirements.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience with federal accounting principles and their application across different accounting systems and data environments.
• Experience working with DoD/DLA environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of systems development phases, requirements documentation, design documentation, and related work products.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Relevant professional certification from a nationally recognized authority.
• Security+ certification is required.
• Must possess an IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) clearance prior to onboarding, with a Secret Security clearance required upon hire.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy, accountability, and professionalism.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

• Fully remote position within the United States.
• Full-time, experienced-level position with a daytime work schedule.
• Multiple healthcare coverage options, including low-deductible and high-deductible plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)-eligible healthcare option.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Accident and illness coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with an industry-leading 6% employer match, with potential profit-sharing based on organizational performance.
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees, subject to applicable eligibility and vesting requirements.
• Employee-owned environment focused on professional development, accountability, and high-quality results.
• Opportunity to support significant federal programs and work on complex financial systems and IT controls.
• Occasional travel, with the majority of work performed remotely.