Serve as the company's leader for all technology-related audit work.
Help develop the Internal Audit function from an IT perspective.
Plan, execute, and oversee a wide range of IT audits, including SOX ITGC testing and application controls testing, infrastructure reviews, IT risk assessments, and various operational audits.
Manage a team of internal and co-sourced resources, ensuring their work aligns with Accelerant's quality standards and strategic objectives.
Collaborate closely with business process auditors and leaders across product, technology, reinsurance, risk and compliance, finance and accounting, and operations to proactively identify risks and drive improvements in controls and operations.
Requirements
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.
Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CPA are strongly preferred.