Audit Manager, Technology Analytics

Audit Manager, Technology Analytics

CBRE's Global Audit is an independent, solution-focused business partner that provides insight to protect CBRE's brand and drive positive change. Global Audit provides objective assurance and guidance to help CBRE leaders across our global enterprise identify, communicate and mitigate risk exposure that could threaten our company's ability to achieve strategic objectives. In short, this team helps CBRE reach business and functional goals by identifying opportunities for improvement. Global Audit is seeking an experienced Audit Analytics, AI, and Technology Manager to join its growing team in Richardson, TX. This role offers the opportunity to lead data-driven and technology-enabled initiatives within a collaborative and growth-oriented audit environment. The successful candidate will partner closely with Global Audit leadership and business stakeholders to design, develop, and implement data analytics, dashboards, automated solutions, and AI-enabled capabilities. This role will also support and enhance audit platforms such as Optro/AuditBoard, driving increased efficiency, deeper risk insights, and improved visibility across the organization.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of the Audit Data Analytics and AI programs.
• Apply advanced data analytics, automation, and AI capabilities to optimize Global Audit execution across risk assessments, control testing and observation analysis. Deliver program-level analytics and monitoring while advising control testers on scalable control automation solutions.
• Partner with Global Audit and cross functional stakeholders to convert business objectives into clear technical requirements for data analytics and automation initiatives. This includes assessing audit and risk management needs, defining technical specifications, and bridging complex data, systems, and internal control requirements.
• Design and execute audit analytics to test controls, validate transactions and populations, and identify exceptions or control breakdowns during audits.
• Gather, organize, and analyze data from various sources to identify trends, variances, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Design and develop comprehensive reports and dashboards for stakeholders and senior management.
• Promote responsible use of AI-driven audit tools to enhance efficiency and documentation quality.
• Administer audit, data analytic, and automation tools, including access and configuration management; resolve technical issues; and provide user support and training to ensure effective tool utilization.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures.

What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) from a four-year university in Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience with data engineering and AI concepts including relational databases, data lakes, analytics/data science/ business intelligence tools, integration tools and related programming languages (Python, R, SQL, etc.), GenAI and LLM Orchestration and advanced prompt engineering. Experience with system administration is a plus, preferably with Optro/AuditBoard.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), Power BI Data Analyst Associate, AuditBoard Certified Core Administrator, Certified SOXHUB or OpsAudit Administrator, CompTIA Server+) are a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to accurately explain technical solutions. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to audit and business stakeholders. Ability to respond effectively to request and support issues and work collaboratively with business partners.
• Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE:

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values respect, integrity, service and excellence and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations:

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at View email address on click.appcast.io or via telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io (U.S.) and View phone number on click.appcast.io (Canada).