Director of IT Audit

We are looking for an experienced Director of IT Audit to lead risk-based audit activities that strengthen governance, internal controls, and compliance across our client’s organization. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, this role partners closely with senior leaders to evaluate technology-related risks, improve business processes, and provide practical recommendations that support reliable operations. The position offers the opportunity to guide a high-performing audit function while helping the business maintain strong ethical and control standards.

Responsibilities:

• Direct end-to-end IT audit engagements, from scope development and risk assessment through fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities.

• Present audit observations, control gaps, and potential business impact to management and executive stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

• Review technology and process controls to determine whether they are appropriately designed and operating effectively, including support for SOX and ITGC compliance efforts.

• Advise business leaders on opportunities to strengthen internal controls, enhance efficiency, and address emerging operational and technology risks.

• Oversee multiple audit initiatives at once, allocating team resources effectively while keeping projects on schedule and aligned with priorities.

• Contribute to the annual audit plan by identifying changing risk areas and recommending updates based on business needs and enterprise priorities.

• Develop and mentor audit professionals, fostering technical growth, sound judgment, and leadership capability within the team.

• Evaluate key business processes and risk areas to identify improvement opportunities that increase effectiveness, accountability, and control maturity.

Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or a closely related discipline.

• At least 7 years of experience in IT audit, internal audit, information systems, finance, or a comparable field.

• Hands-on knowledge of IT general controls, information systems auditing, and Sarbanes-Oxley testing requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to lead audits, assess risk, and communicate recommendations to senior leadership.

• Certification such as CISA, CIA, or CPA, or meaningful progress toward one of these credentials.

• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and experience evaluating the effectiveness of control environments.

• Authorization to work in the United States on an ongoing basis.

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