IT SOX Auditor

Position: IT SOX Auditor Location: Detroit, MI Duration: 1 year Job Description: CFO Group Business Line Risk Senior IT SOX Auditor role is critical to our financial client management's annual assessment of internal controls over financial reporting, specifically as it relates to the evaluation of the design and operational effectiveness of IT general computer controls as required to demonstrate compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) standards. The individual will support the CFO Group Business Line IT Risk Managers and Director in understanding the risks within various processes and business cycles throughout the organization that are relevant to financial reporting and assessing the related controls. This position will work collaboratively with our broader CFO Group Business Line Risk team and other key stakeholders, including external audit, to facilitate management's assessment of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting. This role is ideal for a candidate with a public accounting and/or IT audit experience and who is actively seeking professional growth and experience with a large and dynamic organization. This role allows an individual the opportunity to interact with a number of individuals and functions at various levels across the organization. The role provides an individual the opportunity to develop the skills needed to succeed in different organizations within our financial client. Job Responsibilities/The Work Itself: Coordinate and lead IT General Controls (ITGC) process and control walkthroughs Lead the execution and evaluation of existing and proposed ITGCs supporting financial reporting (SOX controls) Monitor the status of and execute controls testing to ensure completion within predefined deadlines Work with management to provide insight into potential risks and process improvements to support qualitative/quantitative improvements in control operations to eliminate deficiencies/improve processes/controls Monitor the status of identified issues and remediation efforts to ensure timely closure of findings Collaborate with internal and external auditors, as needed Qualifications/The Skills You Bring: 4 years of financial services/relevant IT General Controls audit experience (Sarbanes-Oxley experience preferred) Bachelor's degree in accounting, accounting information systems, management information systems, or related field of study is required CPA or CISA Certification or equivalent is preferred Knowledge of and experience with audit industry documentation standards (e.g., preparation of workpapers, walkthroughs, control testing) Able to understand risk and control concepts Experience reviewing the work of others Strong project management and analytical skills Detail-oriented, deadline driven, self-directed and organized individual Strong written and verbal communications skills Proven ability to excel in highly interactive team environment Able to apply effective problem-solving skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Experience auditing Cloud environments is a plus Experience auditing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) or other automated tools is a plus