Director of IT Governance

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Buckingham Search Full time

About the Role:

The Director of IT Governance will be responsible for leading and enhancing our client's IT SOX compliance program. This role will work closely with both the Controllership and IT organizations to drive continuous improvement in the control environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT auditing and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead initiatives to enhance and improve critical IT S-Ox processes, with a particular emphasis on logical access, change management, IT interfaces / job scheduling, and IT operations.
  • Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT S-Ox controls, providing guidance to IT management on control enhancements and mitigation strategies.
  • Partner with IT management to define deficiency remediation action plans and complete testing.
  • Assess organizational change and risks to evaluate the impact to the S-Ox compliance program.
  • Foster strong working relationships across the Controllership and IT organizations to influence and implement S-Ox control improvements.
  • Manage and mentor teams, including offshore resources, in the execution of S-Ox-related activities, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and quality in control testing.
  • Provide periodic reporting on IT S-Ox compliance to leadership, including recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with external auditor to resolve outstanding matters timely and foster strong working relationship with them.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, information technology or a related field.
  • CISA certification highly recommended.
  • 7+ years of experience in IT SOX compliance, IT audit, or related areas, preferably in large, complex organizations or with consulting experience at leading firms (e.g., Protiviti, Big 4, etc.).
  • In-depth knowledge of S-Ox and COSO framework, including IT general controls, and application controls.
  • Experience with multinational companies is beneficial.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to overcome obstacles and navigate complex environments to achieve objectives.
  • Demonstrated project management skills to prioritize tasks and achieve deadlines.

Estimated Salary:

$140,000 - $180,000 per year.



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