IT Audit Manager

As a leader within the Internal Audit team at Patterson Companies, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experiences, as well as learn about our entire Company, by taking charge of a variety of audit activities and projects. You will also provide risk advisory support as Patterson continues modernizing business applications and increases focus on commercial software development. This role is part of our department IT Audit pillar, and you will help define how we approach IT projects. Join our Internal Audit team and our mission to help Patterson Companies be the best it can be through risk-based, innovative, and forward-thinking services.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

• Lead execution of Internal Audit plan by managing IT audits, integrated IT/operational audits, SOX  assessments / testing, and special projects

• Responsible for presenting audit/project results to Internal Audit leadership, business partners, and other senior leadership

• Advise business partners regarding internal controls and process improvement opportunities

• Partner to develop IT audit risk assessments and identifying objectives for the IT audit vertical

• Enhance the audit function methodology and continue to advance the effectiveness and efficiencies of assurance and operational audits and consultations

• Oversee Internal Audit’s partnership with IT external auditors during SOX testing

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the financial, operational, technical, and regulatory environment across multiple businesses or develop excellent subject matter knowledge in critical areas of the business

• Manages direct reports including the hiring, development, performance management, goal setting, and other managerial duties.

• Ensures direct reports are aware of and follow established business policies, practices, and Company’s Code of Conduct to create a supportive and productive working environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, other IT/Cybersecurity- field of study, or a related field

• 6+ years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience auditing/assessing IT processes and system-related risks and controls for large companies

• 1+ years of supervisory experience

• Effective verbal/written communication skills and ability to effectively present information and recommendations to senior leadership

• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with business partners and influence change

• Ability to leverage understanding of business to provide value-adding insights and appropriately align priorities for self and others

• Desire to experiment with new approaches and apply problem solving/analytical skills to identify insightful, innovative, and forward-thinking ideas and recommendations

• Ability to apply strong understanding of internal audit processes and internal controls when leading projects and advising business partners

Preferred Qualifications

• CIA, CISA, CISSP, and/or CISM preferred

• Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards relevant to IT audit and security (COBIT, NIST, ISO, ITIL, etc.)

• SAP knowledge and/or Microsoft product and service knowledge desirable

• Experience in the healthcare and/or distribution industries desirable

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 15%, depending on project assignments

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount would be based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $106,400.00 - $133,000.00