IT Audit Manager

Kforce has a client in Tempe, AZ that is seeking an IT Audit Manager.OverviewThe client is seeking an IT Audit Manager to provide leadership and operational oversight for their global IT control framework during a critical transformation and stabilization period. This individual will play a key role in strengthening governance, supporting audit readiness, driving remediation efforts, and standardizing IT controls across North American and European operations. This position partners closely with IT, Security, Finance, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure a strong control environment while supporting broader IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and enhance the global IT General Controls (ITGC) framework in support of SOX 404 compliance requirements
• Drive IT control design, implementation, testing, and ongoing operational effectiveness reviews
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities, including evidence collection, audit support, and issue resolution
• Partner with technology and business leaders to identify risks, develop remediation plans, and track corrective actions through closure
• Support global standardization and transformation of IT control frameworks, processes, and governance practices
• Facilitate control owner education and provide guidance on compliance expectations, audit requirements, and best practices
• Oversee governance processes, workflow management, and control documentation within enterprise GRC platforms
• Develop and maintain reporting and metrics related to control effectiveness, audit findings, remediation progress, and risk exposure
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple regions to improve governance maturity and operational consistency
• Support the implementation and optimization of GRC tools, including control mapping, workflow automation, and reporting capabilities

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in IT controls, IT audit, IT compliance, IT risk management, or IT governance
• Experience assessing control design and evaluating operational effectiveness
• Experience performing risk assessments and managing remediation programs
• Experience mentoring control owners, operational teams, and compliance stakeholders
• Experience working within complex, global organizations
• Hands-on experience with GRC platforms and governance workflows
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements and IT General Controls (ITGCs)
• Demonstrated success coordinating with external auditors and audit stakeholders
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence leaders across technology and business functions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading global ITGC standardization or transformation initiatives
• Experience implementing or enhancing GRC platforms and control frameworks
• Experience utilizing data analysis and reporting tools to support risk and compliance activities
• Knowledge of governance, risk management, and compliance best practices

Professional certifications such as:

• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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