Interim IT Audit Consultant POST NUMBER: 482263

Interim IT Audit Consultant (Contract)

Location: Northern Indiana (north of Lafayette)
Employment Type: Contract 
Duration: 3–6 Months (Potential Contract-to-Hire)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interim IT Audit Consultant to support our client's internal audit and compliance initiatives. This consultant will play a key role in evaluating IT controls, assessing technology-related risks, and supporting SOX compliance efforts. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of IT General Controls (ITGCs), cybersecurity risks, and audit best practices, with the ability to quickly integrate into an existing team and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT auditor who enjoys project-based work and partnering with business and technology leaders to strengthen internal control environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IT audit engagements, including risk assessments, testing, and documentation.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls.
• Perform SOX IT control testing and assist with annual compliance activities.
• Assess controls surrounding user access, change management, system development, data integrity, backup and recovery, and IT operations.
• Document business processes, risks, and control activities through walkthroughs and interviews.
• Identify control deficiencies and develop practical recommendations for remediation.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and business leaders to communicate audit findings and monitor remediation efforts.
• Support external auditors by providing documentation and coordinating audit requests.
• Prepare clear, well-organized audit workpapers and management reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5 years of IT audit / SOX experience
• Strong knowledge of:
  • IT General Controls (ITGCs)
  • SOX 404 compliance
  • COSO Internal Control Framework
• Experience auditing ERP systems
• Understanding of identity and access management, change management, system interfaces, and automated controls.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CISA, CPA, and / or CIA.
• Experience supporting external audit or public accounting engagements.
• Willingness to travel

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.