IT Audit Manager

Position Summary Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and information technology skills. This role is contingent upon award of contract. This position requires an active interim Secret or Secret clearance or the ability to obtain this level of clearance. What will you do in this role? Provide the first line of supervision to a team of audit professionals. Review work products prepared by team, including workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, to ensure quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines. Leverage understanding of Government Auditing Standards to design audit plans and procedures and oversee the successful execution of those plans and procedures. Self-starter, takes the initiative to deliver quality work products to the client with little direction from supervisor. Supervise and review work performed by other staff. Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff. Provide subject matter technical expertise to delivery team in financial management areas of financial reporting, internal control, and/or financial business systems. Review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and present final results to management. Assist Principals and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals, business development, and practice administration. Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures. Advise and consult with Principals on all significant developments. Act as primary liaison to the client and make Principals aware of all major developments. Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn. What do you need to succeed in this role? Bachelor’s degree required. Information Systems degree is preferred. Minimum 8 years of auditing, and/or related technical experience. Minimum interim or active Secret clearance. Management/Leadership experience. Strong customer service skills. Project management experience. CISA preferred. Experience performing SOC 1 or SOC 2 audits (strongly preferred). Familiarity with FISCAM and/or FISMA frameworks also acceptable. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel). Knowledge in the following areas is preferred: National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53, Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations. Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) Government Auditing Standards (GAS). American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA’s) AU-Cs. GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual (FAM). GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM). Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended). Other requirements for federal reporting and accounting, such as U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins and circulars, the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc. In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows: Values driven – You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation. Uncompromising problem solver – You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions. Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units. Instill trust – You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly. Impact & influence – You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives. About Sikich Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands‑on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success. Sikich Total Rewards Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors. Some examples of our many benefits: Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full‑time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization. Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits. Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards. We also offer: Flexible work arrangements. Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options. HSA employer contribution. Nine (9) paid holidays annually. A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children. 401(k) with employer contributions. CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days. Tuition reimbursement. Generous employee referral bonus program. Client referral bonus program. Pet insurance. FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities. Pay Transparency In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $155,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. #J-18808-Ljbffr