Oliver James · 1 day ago
Senior IT Auditor
Iowa, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOliver James is a well established US commercial lines P&C insurer with a large specialty and reinsurance presence. They are seeking an IT Audit Manager to focus on the company’s IT control framework with an emphasis on implementations and compliance best practices.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Champion the vision, strategy, and roadmap for the IT Internal Controls function, aligning it with broader business objectives
Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, guiding IT and business partners on risk, controls, and compliance best practices
Help shape a comprehensive, risk-based IT SOX program that ensures compliance while driving operational value and confidence in financial reporting
Lead walkthroughs and control design sessions for key business processes and underlying technology, focusing on preventative and efficient IT controls
Provide proactive risk advisory on system upgrades and new technology implementations – from early design through post-launch optimization
Develop and maintain clear, concise IT SOX documentation, including process flowcharts, risk/control matrices, and narratives
Conduct IT risk assessments to identify and prioritize technology-related risks impacting financial reporting and business operations
Continuously enhance the IT control environment, offering strategic guidance and designing smart mitigating controls across infrastructure, security, and applications
Define and monitor key risk and performance indicators (KRIs/KPIs) to surface emerging risks and control gaps early
Evaluate control deficiencies, analyze root causes, and partner with owners to design effective, sustainable remediation plans
Identify opportunities to automate and modernize controls, reducing manual effort and boosting accuracy and efficiency
Support execution of the IT audit plan, including risk assessments and internal audit coordination
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, ensuring alignment on IT SOX and internal control matters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field (Accounting, Information Systems, etc.)
5-7 years of experience in IT audit, IT internal controls, or public accounting with a focus on technology, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry
Experience supporting a SOX compliance program, including participation in IT risk assessments, control design, and documentation
Experience providing risk and control advisory support for system implementations (e.g., ERP, core insurance systems)
Deep knowledge of SOX, COSO, and GAAP as they relate to IT controls
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; adept at interpreting complex processes and risks
Track record of driving IT process improvements and implementing automated control solutions
Strong communicator – able to distill complex IT risk concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
Collaborative, influential, and effective at driving cross-functional change
Solid understanding of cybersecurity and information security frameworks such as NIST and COBIT
Preferred
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is strongly preferred
Experience in a public company environment is a plus
Company
Oliver James
At Oliver James, we deliver flexible hiring solutions tailored to your business needs across financial services, professional services, commerce & industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexia Bunker
VP - Client Partnerships
Dominic Reilly
Principal Business Partner
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