IT Auditor – Senior Manager

Role Overview

• Lead end-to-end IT audit, SOX, and technology risk engagements across diverse industries — including hands-on IT risk assessments for cybersecurity and emerging regulatory frameworks — helping clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
• Oversee planning, scoping, project management, budgeting, staffing, and delivery of complex engagements, ensuring exceptional quality and client satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for executive-level client stakeholders (CIOs, CTOs, CFOs, Audit Committees).
• Review and approve workpapers, testing procedures, and deliverables for accuracy, clarity, and technical excellence.
• Provide senior-level insights on IT general controls (ITGC), application controls, cybersecurity governance, cloud architectures, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with clients to strengthen their IT control environments by shaping smart control design, streamlining governance, exploring automation opportunities, and driving effective remediation to reduce tech-related risks.
• Maintain strong knowledge of evolving technologies including cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), identity and access management, ERP systems, and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Advise clients on technology transformations, system implementations, and risks associated with digital initiatives.
• Champion innovation within the practice, including data analytics, automation, and AI-driven audit enhancements.
• Support performance management, hiring decisions, and progression planning within our Public Company Audit Team.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and high-performance culture aligned with Davidson’s values.
• Contribute to the growth of our Public Audit group through proposal development, thought leadership, and networking.
• Help elevate our Public Company Audit practice by identifying new advisory opportunities, enhancing our tools and methodologies, and mentoring team members to grow their skills, confidence, and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Business, Accounting, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• Professional designation such as CISA, CPA, or CIA.
• Additional certifications like CISSP or CRMA are assets.
• 5–10+ years of experience leading IT audit, IT compliance, SOX-related assessments, technology risk, cybersecurity, or advisory roles — ideally within public practice, public-company, or highly regulated environments.
• Proven track record of managing IT assurance engagements, leading teams, and building trusted client relationships.
• Deep expertise in compliance frameworks including SOX, PCAOB, COSO, COBIT, relevant regulatory and ITGC best practices.
• Strong familiarity with ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft D365), cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and IAM platforms (Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta, CyberArk, SailPoint).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — comfortable engaging with executives, boards, and audit committees.
• A proactive problem-solver with strong judgment and business acumen.
• Curious, adaptable, and energized by emerging technologies and evolving risks.
• A relationship-builder who delivers clarity, empathy, and professionalism in every interaction.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Cyber Security
• ERP
• Google Cloud Platform
• Oracle

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage starting day one, including extended benefits, Telus Health EAP, and Maple Virtual Care.
• $1,000/year for mental health support.
• Four weeks of vacation to start — because rest fuels success.
• Performance-based bonuses—your impact matters, and we make sure you feel it.
• Hybrid flexibility: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a mix of work-from-home freedom and in-office collaboration (at least three days a week)
• $40/month wellness credit + $250 monthly Commuting & Connectivity allowance—whether you’re powering your body, covering your commute, or staying connected on your phone or your Wi-Fi, we’ve got you covered.
• Global client exposure—your work could take you across borders (or at least across time zones).
• A fun-loving social and culture crew that keeps things lively with team events, themed days, and spontaneous moments that make work feel a little less like work.