This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an IT Systems Audit Manager based in United States.
This role leads and oversees complex IT systems audit initiatives within a highly regulated federal defense environment. You will manage audit engagements end-to-end, ensuring compliance with financial, operational, and information system control standards across large-scale government programs.
The position combines technical audit expertise, leadership responsibility, and client-facing engagement in a mission-critical setting.
You will guide project teams in assessing system controls, evaluating financial integrity, and ensuring alignment with federal regulations and audit frameworks.
This role plays a key part in delivering actionable insights that help improve performance, strengthen compliance, and reduce operational risk.
You will interact directly with government stakeholders, leading meetings, presenting findings, and driving resolution of audit issues.
This is a remote position offering high visibility, leadership scope, and the opportunity to influence large-scale federal audit programs.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an IT Systems Audit Manager based in United States.
This role leads and oversees complex IT systems audit initiatives within a highly regulated federal defense environment. You will manage audit engagements end-to-end, ensuring compliance with financial, operational, and information system control standards across large-scale government programs.
The position combines technical audit expertise, leadership responsibility, and client-facing engagement in a mission-critical setting.
You will guide project teams in assessing system controls, evaluating financial integrity, and ensuring alignment with federal regulations and audit frameworks.
This role plays a key part in delivering actionable insights that help improve performance, strengthen compliance, and reduce operational risk.
You will interact directly with government stakeholders, leading meetings, presenting findings, and driving resolution of audit issues.
This is a remote position offering high visibility, leadership scope, and the opportunity to influence large-scale federal audit programs.
Accountabilities:
- Lead and manage IT systems audit projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, budget, and compliance requirements.
- Oversee planning, execution, and reporting of audit engagements across financial systems, IT controls, and regulatory compliance areas.
- Provide technical direction and guidance to audit teams, reviewing work products for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards.
- Evaluate IT general controls including cybersecurity, access management, change controls, and segregation of duties within ERP and financial systems.
- Interface directly with clients and government stakeholders to communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates.
- Deliver presentations and lead meetings with stakeholders to support audit outcomes and decision-making processes.
- Ensure compliance with federal frameworks including GAO standards, OMB Circulars, FISCAM, and related audit guidance.
- Apply accounting principles and audit methodologies to support risk identification and performance improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing.
- 6+ years of experience in financial auditing, IT auditing, or audit advisory services, including at least 2 years in a leadership or federal government environment.
- Proven experience managing audit or compliance projects from planning through delivery.
- Strong knowledge of federal financial regulations, including OMB Circulars A-123, A-127, and A-134.
- Familiarity with Federal Information Systems Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
- Experience working with Department of Defense or other federal agencies (e.g., DLA, DoW) strongly preferred.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills with attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project).
- Relevant professional certification from a recognized auditing or accounting authority required.
- Must possess or be eligible for IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance (Tier 3).
- Salary range: $100,000 – $160,000 annually
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (PPO and HSA options)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and Roth option
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage (basic and voluntary options)
- Paid time off and 11 federal holidays annually
- Professional development and certification reimbursement programs
- Wellness initiatives and employee support programs
- Qualified transportation expense benefits with employer matching contributions