Accelerant · 6 days ago
IT Internal Audit Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAccelerant is a data-driven risk exchange connecting underwriters of specialty insurance risk with risk capital providers. The IT Internal Audit Manager plays a key role in ensuring systems, data, and processes operate securely and in compliance, leading IT audit efforts and providing advisory support.
AnalyticsInsuranceInsurTech
Responsibilities
Lead the IT Internal Audit function by developing and executing the annual audit plan for IT audits, including SOX ITGCs, cloud computing, third-party risk, and system development and transformation initiatives
Oversee the SOX ITGC program, including testing design and operating effectiveness, and ensure work is performed at a level that enables external auditor reliance
Manage co-sourced audit resources, ensuring high-quality work product, consistency with internal methodologies, and clear, timely communication
Partner cross-functionally with business and technology teams to understand upcoming system implementations, migrations, and control changes, and provide advisory input early in the process
Coordinate with business process auditors to ensure integrated audit coverage across systems and processes
Conduct periodic audits or assessments of cybersecurity risks and related IT controls, in collaboration with internal security stakeholders
Serve as a subject matter expert on IT controls and risk management, offering insights that support business goals while safeguarding the enterprise
Drive continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and practices, and maintain documentation in compliance with professional and regulatory standards
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and support the remediation process by providing practical, risk-based guidance
Stay current on trends and developments in technology, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks impacting internal audit (e.g., NIST, COBIT, SOX, COSO, ISO 27001)
Qualification
Required
10+ years of relevant IT audit, IT risk management, or IT controls experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in a Big 4 accounting firm
Proven leadership experience in managing end-to-end IT audits, including SOX 404, pre/ post implementation reviews, maturity assessments using IT frameworks, and other operational audits which rely heavily on system functionality
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes full ownership of your workstream, delivering with minimal oversight
Strong communicator, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization
Experience managing co-sourced audit teams or third-party vendors, with a focus on maintaining quality and efficiency
Comfortable providing advisory input on systems and controls during project planning, not just identifying gaps after the fact
Strong understanding of IT frameworks and regulatory requirements, such as COBIT, ISO, NIST, and COSO
Preferred
Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CPA are strongly preferred
Company
Accelerant
Accelerant is a data-driven, technology provides insurtech underwriters with risk exchange, data analytics.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$343MKey Investors
BaringsEldridge Industries
2025-07-24IPO
2023-06-22Private Equity· $150M
2022-01-12Private Equity· $193M
Leadership Team
Jeff Radke
CEO
Pete Horst
Chief Technology Officer
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