IT Audit Manager Contractor

Palo Alto, CA, US • Posted 19 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • Palo Alto
  • Workflow
  • Provisioning
  • Change Management
  • Computer Operation
  • Financial Software
  • Organized
  • Documentation
  • Audit Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • IT Audit
  • Finance
  • Reporting
  • Testing
  • Communication
  • Attention To Detail
  • Management
  • Internal Auditing
  • SaaS
  • Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Auditing
  • Quoting
  • Business Process
  • SAP GRC
  • Data-flow Diagrams
  • CISA
  • CISSP
  • Collaboration
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Job Boards

Summary

We are seeking an experienced IT Audit Manager Contractor to support a fast-paced SOX compliance program in a high-growth technology environment. This onsite role in Palo Alto, California offers the opportunity to partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to strengthen IT controls, assess emerging risks, and help improve audit processes year over year.
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate new and emerging technology tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to identify IT risks and determine appropriate control scope.
  • Assess identity governance workflows and validate access provisioning, deprovisioning, and user access review processes.
  • Plan and execute IT general control testing across areas such as logical access, change management, computer operations, and system development.
  • Design and perform IT application control testing for key financial systems, including input, interface, processing, and output controls.
  • Lead or support walkthroughs with IT and business owners to evaluate control design and identify gaps.
  • Track control issues and remediation efforts, then validate closure with appropriate supporting evidence.
  • Prepare and maintain clear, organized audit documentation and work papers in an audit management platform.
  • Contribute to process improvements that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the SOX program.
  • Support additional internal audit and operational audit activities as needed.
Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of IT audit experience with a strong foundation in SOX ITand ITAC testing.
  • Hands-on experience developing and executing control test procedures across technology platforms and financial applications.
  • Knowledge of key report testing methods, including review of logic, parameters, completeness, and accuracy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain issues and recommendations clearly.
  • Excellent organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Skills
  • Background in a Big 4 firm, major consulting organization, or internal audit function.
  • Experience working in high-growth SaaS or technology environments.
  • Familiarity with AI governance considerations in a SOX or audit context.
  • Exposure to COSO and related governance frameworks.
  • Understanding of quote-to-cash business processes.
  • Experience using AuditBoard or a similar GRC platform.
  • Ability to create process and data flow diagrams using Lucidchart or a similar tool.
  • CISA, CISSP, or an equivalent professional certification.

Horizontal is committed to building inclusive teams and fostering a workplace where different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates who share a commitment to equity, collaboration, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $88 - $125 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10123528
  • Position Id: 76742
  • Posted 19 hours ago

Company Info

About Horizontal Talent

Horizontal Integration offers two service lines. Our staffing agency places IT, digital and creative talent in both contract and permanent roles. Our digital agency provides digital marketing strategy and technology consulting on a project basis. Many of our clients take advantage of both service lines.

We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise, with more than 200 employees across our offices in Minneapolis, Denver, Dallas and Vadodara, India. We ve been consistently growing and profitable since the company was founded in 2003.

Honors:
Recognized as a "2009 Best Place to Work" by Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal.

Fact:
Our people and our organization are deeply rooted in IT and interactive marketing.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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