Leads IT audit and SOX/internal audit projects, evaluating financial controls, governance, compliance, and risk management. Develops audit methodologies, uses AI platforms and data analytics, advises clients, identifies control issues, validates outcomes, and improves audit processes. Manages complex projects, coaches teams, communicates with senior stakeholders, and promotes advanced technology adoption within internal audit functions.
The Opportunity
As an IT Audit Controls/SOX - Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive internal audit services across various industries. Within our Risk & Regulatory practice, you will focus on enhancing the credibility and reliability of financial statements and internal controls, helping organizations navigate disruption and harness the power of internal audit to protect value and drive growth.
As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills and professional network to deliver quality results. You will motivate and coach teams to solve complex problems, applying sound judgment to recognize when to take action and when to escalate. Your ability to develop and sustain diverse and inclusive teams contributes to the success of our firm.
In this role, you will lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a strategic level. You will craft and convey clear, impactful messages, apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems, and validate outcomes with clients. Your commitment to excellence and ability to navigate complex situations will be key to driving project success and contributing to the overall success of our firm.
Responsibilities
- Leading internal audit projects to evaluate and enhance financial controls and compliance
- Developing and implementing audit methodologies to assess governance and risk management processes
- Utilizing AI platforms and data analytics to optimize internal audit services and deliver insights
- Collaborating with clients to identify and address risks, confirming alignment with industry standards
- Coaching and mentoring teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Applying systems thinking to identify underlying issues and opportunities within audit processes
- Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages to stakeholders, enhancing understanding and engagement
- Directing teams through complex and ambiguous situations, maintaining composure and focus
- Validating outcomes with clients and incorporating feedback to refine audit strategies
- Promoting the integration of advanced technologies and practices in internal audit functions
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 7 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Law/Legal Studies, Mathematics/Statistics
- Leveraging advanced skills in IT Audit and Controls
- Demonstrating proficiency in compliance auditing and internal controls
- Utilizing analytical thinking for strategic problem-solving
- Applying systems thinking to identify opportunities and challenges
- Excelling in crafting clear, impactful messages for stakeholders
- Leading teams through complex and ambiguous situations
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
As an IT Audit Controls/SOX - Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive internal audit services across various industries. Within our Risk & Regulatory practice, you will focus on enhancing the credibility and reliability of financial statements and internal controls, helping organizations navigate disruption and harness the power of internal audit to protect value and drive growth.
As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills and professional network to deliver quality results. You will motivate and coach teams to solve complex problems, applying sound judgment to recognize when to take action and when to escalate. Your ability to develop and sustain diverse and inclusive teams contributes to the success of our firm.
In this role, you will lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a strategic level. You will craft and convey clear, impactful messages, apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems, and validate outcomes with clients. Your commitment to excellence and ability to navigate complex situations will be key to driving project success and contributing to the overall success of our firm.
Responsibilities
- Leading internal audit projects to evaluate and enhance financial controls and compliance
- Developing and implementing audit methodologies to assess governance and risk management processes
- Utilizing AI platforms and data analytics to optimize internal audit services and deliver insights
- Collaborating with clients to identify and address risks, confirming alignment with industry standards
- Coaching and mentoring teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Applying systems thinking to identify underlying issues and opportunities within audit processes
- Crafting and conveying clear, impactful messages to stakeholders, enhancing understanding and engagement
- Directing teams through complex and ambiguous situations, maintaining composure and focus
- Validating outcomes with clients and incorporating feedback to refine audit strategies
- Promoting the integration of advanced technologies and practices in internal audit functions
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 7 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Law/Legal Studies, Mathematics/Statistics
- Leveraging advanced skills in IT Audit and Controls
- Demonstrating proficiency in compliance auditing and internal controls
- Utilizing analytical thinking for strategic problem-solving
- Applying systems thinking to identify opportunities and challenges
- Excelling in crafting clear, impactful messages for stakeholders
- Leading teams through complex and ambiguous situations
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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