C4 Technical Services
IT Project Lead III - ITGC Compliance Oversight x3
C4 Technical Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
IT Project Lead III - ITGC Compliance Oversight
Location: Remote
Key Responsibilities: • ITGC Compliance Oversight: o Lead the development and management of the ITGC compliance program as part of the broader SOX compliance efforts. o Ensure alignment of IT controls with SOX requirements and industry best practices. o Oversee the documentation and evaluation of IT general controls related to financial systems and processes.
• Risk Assessment and Control Evaluation: o Conduct IT risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure comprehensive risk coverage. o Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key ITGCs, including access management, change management, and IT operations. o Work with IT and business stakeholders to ensure effective remediation of identified control deficiencies.
• Policy and Procedure Development: o Develop and maintain ITGC policies, procedures, and control matrices to support SOX compliance. o Provide guidance and training to IT and business units on SOX ITGC requirements and best practices. • Collaboration and Coordination: o Collaborate with the IT department to support the implementation of effective ITGCs across financial systems. o Coordinate with internal audit and external auditors to facilitate ITGC testing and audit processes. o Serve as a liaison between IT, finance, and external auditors to ensure clear communication and effective audit coordination.
• Monitoring and Reporting: o Monitor and report on the status of ITGC compliance efforts and identified control deficiencies. o Prepare regular reports for senior management and the audit committee on the effectiveness of the IT control environment. o Track remediation efforts for control deficiencies and ensure timely resolution.
• Continuous Improvement: o Identify opportunities for enhancing the ITGC compliance program and overall IT control environment. o Stay current with changes in technology, regulatory requirements, and industry trends to ensure ongoing compliance and control improvement.
Qualifications: • Education: o Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field. o Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CRISC) preferred.
• Experience: o Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in IT audit, IT compliance, or a related field with a focus on SOX compliance. o In-depth knowledge and experience in SOX programs and application of ITGC. o Experience using the Archer GRC tool preferred. • Skills: o Strong understanding of ITGC frameworks and best practices (e.g., COBIT, ITIL). o Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. o Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. o Proficiency in IT auditing tools and technologies used for control monitoring and assessment. o Ability to navigate ambiguity and develop trusted business relationships. o Ability to identify problems, analyze data and present conclusions. o Ability to lead down, across, and up in order to influence desired outcomes.
#DICE cschulz@c4techservices.com
Key Responsibilities: • ITGC Compliance Oversight: o Lead the development and management of the ITGC compliance program as part of the broader SOX compliance efforts. o Ensure alignment of IT controls with SOX requirements and industry best practices. o Oversee the documentation and evaluation of IT general controls related to financial systems and processes.
• Risk Assessment and Control Evaluation: o Conduct IT risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure comprehensive risk coverage. o Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key ITGCs, including access management, change management, and IT operations. o Work with IT and business stakeholders to ensure effective remediation of identified control deficiencies.
• Policy and Procedure Development: o Develop and maintain ITGC policies, procedures, and control matrices to support SOX compliance. o Provide guidance and training to IT and business units on SOX ITGC requirements and best practices. • Collaboration and Coordination: o Collaborate with the IT department to support the implementation of effective ITGCs across financial systems. o Coordinate with internal audit and external auditors to facilitate ITGC testing and audit processes. o Serve as a liaison between IT, finance, and external auditors to ensure clear communication and effective audit coordination.
• Monitoring and Reporting: o Monitor and report on the status of ITGC compliance efforts and identified control deficiencies. o Prepare regular reports for senior management and the audit committee on the effectiveness of the IT control environment. o Track remediation efforts for control deficiencies and ensure timely resolution.
• Continuous Improvement: o Identify opportunities for enhancing the ITGC compliance program and overall IT control environment. o Stay current with changes in technology, regulatory requirements, and industry trends to ensure ongoing compliance and control improvement.
Qualifications: • Education: o Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field. o Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CRISC) preferred.
• Experience: o Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in IT audit, IT compliance, or a related field with a focus on SOX compliance. o In-depth knowledge and experience in SOX programs and application of ITGC. o Experience using the Archer GRC tool preferred. • Skills: o Strong understanding of ITGC frameworks and best practices (e.g., COBIT, ITIL). o Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. o Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. o Proficiency in IT auditing tools and technologies used for control monitoring and assessment. o Ability to navigate ambiguity and develop trusted business relationships. o Ability to identify problems, analyze data and present conclusions. o Ability to lead down, across, and up in order to influence desired outcomes.
#DICE cschulz@c4techservices.com