Senior IT Audit Lead

This is an exciting opportunity for a&nbsp;<strong>Senior&nbsp;</strong><strong>IT&nbsp;</strong><strong>Audit Lead</strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;in&nbsp;the Corporate Finance group&nbsp;of a billion-dollar manufacturing firm. In this role, you will build&nbsp;leadership, technology, data analytics and risk management experience. The incumbent will lead and participate in SOX testing, technology risk assessments, pre-audit planning and conduct independent and objective audit reviews across the company&rsquo;s operations.&nbsp;This role is supervised by the&nbsp;<em>Sr. Audit Director</em>.

Parsippany, NJ

AdvanSix

AdvanSix is one of the few nylon and fertilizer manufacturers that is fully integrated &ndash; from cumene, phenol and acetone to caprolactam and ammonium sulfate. This, combined with a robust supply chain, world-scale facilities and proven manufacturing processes, ensure the highest levels of reliability, consistency and quality. Our global presence is supported with local sales and technical support experts who understand customer needs. Our research and development projects in North America, Asia and India are also focused on developing innovative process technology and new products that help customers succeed.

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Senior

$125k+

Overview: <div>This is an exciting opportunity for a&nbsp;<strong>Senior&nbsp;</strong><strong>IT&nbsp;</strong><strong>Audit Lead</strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;in&nbsp;the Corporate Finance group&nbsp;of a billion-dollar manufacturing firm, HQ in Parsippany, NJ. As the&nbsp;<strong>Senior&nbsp;</strong><strong>IT&nbsp;</strong><strong>Audit Lead</strong>, you will&nbsp;build&nbsp;leadership, technology, data analytics and risk management experience.&nbsp;The incumbent will lead and participate in SOX testing, technology risk assessments, pre-audit planning and conduct independent and objective audit reviews across the company&rsquo;s operations.&nbsp;This includes, but is not limited to: project risk identification/ mitigations for the ERP and other system implementations, infrastructure components, security, IT integrations, critical IT and engineering application reviews and building strong relationships with technology leadership to effectively deliver audit solutions. This individual will prepare and issue audit reports with supervision from the&nbsp;Sr. Audit Director.</div>
Responsibilities: <ul type="disc"> <li>Perform Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) testing that supports management &amp; external auditors.</li> <li>Perform IT and compliance audits, while also having some exposure to finance, operational and supply chain audits.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Establish and maintain relationships with key business and functional leaders.</li> <li>Execute timely/accurate audit/SOX planning, testing and wrap-up/reporting while taking a risk-based approach that suits each client&rsquo;s specific environment and business (e.g., developing/ adapting/ reviewing audit programs, test steps or control evaluations to suit a client's specific environment).</li> <li>Bring forth ideas and opinions to other audit team members to collaborate in a team-based environment while also listening to others&rsquo; points of view.</li> <li>Conduct independent &amp; objective reviews company-wide, providing added value to the businesses and operations.</li> <li>Demonstrate a confident and well-developed communication style, both written and spoken, that establishes credibility and facilitates clear business acumen to business leaders.</li> </ul> <div><strong>Corporate Audit Program Highlight:</strong></div> <ul type="disc"> <li>This role offers opportunities to develop within the team or to consider possible rotation to a wide variety of internal Finance roles.</li> <li>Individuals will have opportunities to interact with Sr. Management at all levels of the organization.</li> <li>While in this high-performing and greatly valued team, Auditors will have exposure to industry leading innovation strategies and management programs</li> <li>Individuals will lead and participate in the execution of the annual audit plan providing financial, operational, &amp; strategic assurance while developing a deep understanding of policies and procedures.</li> <li>Auditors are encouraged to think both autonomously and collaboratively while working to develop high quality and efficient deliverables.</li> <li>Participation in a variety of special projects assigned by management.</li> </ul> <div><strong>Key Success Factors:</strong></div> <ul type="disc"> <li>Execute on Technology Audit Strategy / Planning / Execution</li> <li>Creative thinking skills to help identify root causes and propose alternative solutions&nbsp;</li> <li>Desire to learn new technologies, develop leadership skills and evaluate new ways of doing business.</li> <li>Execute on integrated audits working with financial/supply chain audit teams.</li> <li>Develop strong relationship with leadership and internal customers.<strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></li> </ul>
Requirements: <div><strong>The&nbsp;</strong><strong>ideal</strong><strong>&nbsp;candidate would possess the following:</strong></div> <ul type="disc"> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s&nbsp;/ Master&rsquo;s Degree in Accounting / Computer Science / Engineering, or another related field <ul type="circle"> <li>Prefer dual majors in accounting and computer science/ management information systems</li> </ul> </li> <li>3+&nbsp;years of&nbsp;experience working with IT&nbsp; <ul type="circle"> <li>Recent Big 6 audit experience preferred</li> </ul> </li> <li>CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, PMP CFE, or similar IT preferred</li> <li>Firewall/ networking architecture, management or audit experience preferred</li> <li>Extensive knowledge/experience in project management, strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills</li> <li>Proactive leader with the ability to work effectively across all levels and functions within the business</li> <li>Knowledge and experience in business and IT controls; creative and innovative; able to identify, recommend, and implement process improvements</li> <li>Strong oral and written communication skills and proven presentation skills</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate diverse groups and work with all levels of internal and external customers</li> <li>Works independently and easily adapts to change</li> <li>Proven experience in a variety of IT or engineering infrastructure and application technologies</li> </ul> <div><strong>Eligibility Requirements:</strong></div> <ul type="disc"> <li>Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States</li> <li>Must be willing to submit to background check (if requested by client)</li> <li>Willingness to travel up to 25% or as needed</li> </ul> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div>