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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Internal Auditor - **Company:** The Pursuit - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Audit, IT Management, Internet Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Enterprise Application Integration, IT General Controls (ITGC), Information Technology - **Published:** October 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-it-internal-auditor-denver-co--c0ed13a7-82bb-4ed6-a351-cbd62a0d4b58 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related field. * At least 4-5 years of combined experience in public accounting, internal audit, IT audit, risk advisory, or a related controls-focused role. * Experience evaluating IT general controls, application controls, business process controls, and technology-enabled risks. * Experience in or exposure to a public company environment, SOX compliance, or public company readiness activities is strongly preferred. * Experience supporting or auditing new system implementations, ERP implementations, system integrations, or technology transformation initiatives is a plus. * Strong understanding of internal control concepts, risk assessment, audit documentation, and testing procedures. * Ability to work with manual, legacy, and developing control environments while helping the business move toward more automated, scalable solutions. * Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical or control concepts into clear, business-oriented recommendations. * High degree of curiosity, professional skepticism, sound judgment, and willingness to challenge the status quo. * Hospitality, travel, leisure, attractions, or other consumer-facing industry experience is helpful but not required. Preferred Certifications CPA, CISA, CIA, CISSP, or related professional certification is preferred but not required., The ideal candidate is a proactive, intellectually curious auditor who can operate effectively in a changing environment. They are comfortable working through ambiguity, asking thoughtful questions, and partnering with the business to build better processes rather than simply identifying gaps. This person should bring a practical mindset, strong attention to detail, and the confidence to recommend improvements that support Pursuit's growth, public company obligations, and broader transformation efforts., Access Control, Accounting, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Automation, Business Processes, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Customer Relations, Data Quality, Design Evaluation, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Documentation Review, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Emerging Technology, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Finance, Financial Operations, Hospitality and Tourism, IT Governance, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology/Systems Audit, Internal Audit, Internet Security, Maintain Compliance, Management Reporting, Materials Analysis, Operational Audit, Process Control Engineering, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, Restaurant, Retail, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Scalable System Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Stock Market, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Support, Testing ## Description Pursuit is seeking a Senior IT Internal Auditor to join its Internal Audit & Compliance function during an exciting period of growth, transformation, and public company maturity. This role is ideal for a thoughtful, business-minded auditor who brings a combination of public accounting and internal audit experience, understands technology risk and controls, and is energized by helping a newly public company modernize processes, strengthen governance, and build scalable control environments. The Senior IT Internal Auditor will support IT, financial, operational, and compliance audit activities with a focus on IT general controls, system implementations, business process controls, automation opportunities, and the integration of legacy and emerging systems. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a hands-on environment, challenging the status quo, and partnering with stakeholders to identify practical, forward-looking improvements. Key Responsibilities * Plan and execute IT internal audit procedures, including IT general controls, application controls, access management, change management, system development lifecycle, cybersecurity, data integrity, and business continuity controls. * Support ongoing SOX compliance efforts by evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls and related business process controls. * Partner with Finance, IT, Operations, and other business stakeholders to assess risks associated with new system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and process changes. * Provide control advisory support during system implementations to help ensure risks are identified early and appropriate controls are designed into future-state processes. * Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes, improve interfaces between systems, strengthen data flows, and support automation across legacy and evolving technology environments. * Develop clear, practical audit findings and recommendations that balance risk management, compliance requirements, and business needs. * Challenge existing processes and assumptions in a constructive way, bringing an analytical and solutions-oriented mindset to complex or evolving control environments. * Perform walkthroughs, testing, documentation reviews, issue validation, and follow-up activities in accordance with internal audit methodology and professional standards. * Assist with management reporting, audit committee materials, risk assessments, and other internal audit deliverables as needed. * Stay informed on emerging technology risk, public company control expectations, and leading practices in internal audit, SOX, and IT governance., This is an opportunity to help shape the internal audit and control environment of a unique experience-driven public company with iconic destinations and a growing global footprint. The Senior IT Internal Auditor will have meaningful visibility across the organization and the chance to influence how Pursuit strengthens controls, improves systems, builds automation, and scales for the future.