Internal Controls IT Manager – Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in managing compliance with IT Internal Controls and related IT general and application controls at the corporate level and throughout Sound Physicians locations.

• Oversee the development, implementation, and testing of controls for newly integrated and relevant systems.

• Supervise annual internal controls testing for existing systems.

• Facilitate internal IT audits.

• Collaborate with senior management to define remediation and mitigation plans and monitor remediation progress.

• Administer the Internal Controls tool for documenting and managing financial and IT processes, narratives, controls, testing, and remediation efforts.

• Offer audit and regulatory guidance, support, and expertise to the IT department.

• Evaluate in-scope systems, processes, and controls for appropriate design and effective functionality.

• Conduct deficiency assessment analyses and assist in developing remediation plans, activities, and retesting efforts.

• Keep current IT process narratives and assist in management assessments of applicable Sound IT processes.

• Execute annual Internal Controls scoping exercises for IT data centers, applications, and relevant processes.

• Maintain the Internal Controls tool and coordinate assignments in line with the audit schedule.

• Prepare regular Internal Controls reports for Executive Management.

• Provide updates on testing strategies, identified concerns, and remediation solutions.

• Build strong relationships with colleagues in IT, accounting, and throughout the organization.

• Conduct access certifications for financially critical systems, including segregation-of-duties testing.

• Engage in major projects involving auditing automation software and applications related to governance tasks and Internal Controls financial reporting.

• Carry out other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in an IT audit firm, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or equivalent directly related work experience.

• Experience with Big Four IT audit firms is preferred.

• Proficient in auditing IT processes, applications, and infrastructure, including servers, databases, data centers, and firewalls.

• Familiarity with SOS, HiTRUST, and NIST control models is preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently with senior management.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.

• A BA in Accounting, Finance, or a related BS degree is preferred.

• CISA or CISM certification is preferred.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time contract position with the possibility of future conversion to a permanent role, subject to business needs and organizational approval.