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Commercial IT Internal Audit Manager

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
102K-208K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
102K-208K Annually
Senior level
Leads IT audit and technology risk consulting engagements, including project planning, risk assessments, ITGC and application-control testing, SOX work, fieldwork, reporting, and client presentations. Supervises and mentors audit staff, evaluates performance, develops audit programs, assesses enterprise systems and SDLC controls, and presents findings to management. The role also supports client relationships, technology-enabled audit methodologies, and continuous control monitoring. Travel of up to 60% or more annually is required.
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Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description:

Technology Risk and Controls Manager

What It Means to Be a Consultant at Crowe
Consulting is a dynamic business focused on solving problems for our clients and serving our core markets through innovative solutions. As technology and AI continue to reshape the consulting landscape, we are looking for individuals who are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn. At Crowe, consultants are expected to build both technical and transferable skills, think critically, and use technology to solve real business problems. In this role, you will continuously learn, collaborate across teams, and explore how tools, including emerging AI capabilities, can improve efficiency, insights, and client outcomes.

As you grow, you’ll also begin to take ownership of client relationships, contribute to account strategy, and support the delivery of high-impact work. Developing a sense of account leadership, including understanding client needs, ensuring delivery excellence, and building trusted partnerships, is part of what sets successful consultants apart.

Success in this role comes from a growth mindset, strong communication skills, advanced critical thinking, and the ability to navigate new challenges with confidence.

The IT Audit Manager will be responsible for being a leader on IT General Controls/IT Audit, IT SOX, and IT Risk Consulting engagements. Typical IT Manager responsibilities include:

  • Project execution including overall project planning, IT risk assessments, supervising staff with 3 - 5 years of experience, executing fieldwork, and reporting.
  • Evaluating and testing application and IT general controls across a variety of systems.
  • Seeking to further client relationships through quality service delivery and the successful execution of projects.
  • Define performance expectations, evaluate the performance of staff IT auditors, provide feedback and participate in training.
  • Facilitate use of technology-based tools or methodologies to review, design and/or implement products and services.
  • Present findings on IT controls to management.

Qualifications:

Educational and Professional Credentials

  • Bachelor's degree required. Major in Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems is preferred.
  • 5 years or more of experience in the areas of IT audit, corporate IT Audit, or technology risk consulting.
  • Professional Certification (CISA, CPA, CIA, or similar).

Required Skills

  • IT General Controls (ITGCs) – Design, testing, and evaluation of access, change management, and IT operations controls.
  • IT Application Controls (ITACs) – Testing automated controls embedded within business processes.
  • Key Report Testing – Validating the accuracy and completeness of system-generated reports used in financial and operational processes.
  • System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) – Evaluation and design of SDLC controls, change management, and IT governance processes.
  • Client Communication & Presentation – Ability to convey complex technical issues clearly to business and executive stakeholders.
  • Team Leadership & Mentoring – Experience managing engagement teams, providing coaching, and developing junior staff.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

  • Solid experience in planning and leading engagements, managing IT audit projects, supervising personnel/teams and developing audit work programs.
  • Understanding of commonly used internal control frameworks, including COSO and COBIT and knowledge of audit methodologies and developing key internal audit deliverables.
  • SAP implementation experience including SAP ECC., S/4, Rise, GRC, and etc.
  • Continuous control monitoring or automation experience
  • Knowledge across common enterprise systems including SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Workday, and enterprise Data Warehouses
  • Experience with cloud and SaaS environments
  • Performing IT risk assessments
  • Willingness to travel up to 60% or more annually.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

The application deadline for this role is 01/31/2027.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $101,800.00 - $208,200.00 per year.

Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!
How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!
More about Crowe:
Crowe provides professional services through two separate entities: Crowe LLP delivers audit and attest services, and Crowe Advisory LLC provides tax, advisory, consulting, and other nonattest services.


The Crowe Global network consists of more than 300 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 150 countries around the globe, making it one of the largest accounting networks in the world*. As independent members of Crowe Global, Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC serve clients worldwide. (*As of July 2026)
Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.


Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban-the-Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable.

We are committed to a merit-based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Crowe and are in need of an accommodation or require special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please visit our Applicant Assistance and Accommodations page for more information: https://careers.crowe.com/crowe-applicant-assistance-and-accommodation

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