IT Audit Manager (Federal Audit)

Position Summary Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and information technology skills. This position requires an active interim Secret or Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain this level of clearance. The role is contingent upon award of contract. What will you do in this role? Provide the first line of supervision to a team of audit professionals. Review work products prepared by the team, including workpapers, findings, reports, and other 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. Act as primary liaison to the client and keep 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 preferred. Minimum 4 years of auditing and/or related technical experience. CISA preferred. Experience performing SOC1 or SOC2 audits (strongly preferred). Familiarity with FISCAM and/or FISMA frameworks also acceptable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel). Knowledge in the following areas is preferred: National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) SP800‑53, 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). Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin24‑02, 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 – embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership; bias for action and continuous innovation. Uncompromising problem solver – see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions. Collaboration – relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units. Instills trust – follow through on commitments consistently and credibly. Impact & influence – relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions. Get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives. Benefits Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy: employees encouraged to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave). Paid holidays throughout the year; designed to allow employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits. Comprehensive wellness program: activities tracked through wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards. Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options. HSA employer contribution. Nine (9) paid holidays annually. Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave covering birth, adoption, and foster children. 401(k) with employer contributions. CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days and four (4) paid study days. FORCE – community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer. Pay transparency: mid‑point of salary range $130,000. Equal Opportunity Employer Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sikich