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# Manager, IT Audits

- **Company:** Liberty Utilities
- **Location:** Carefree, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Data Conversion, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Information Technology Audit, IT Management, Internet Security, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Power BI, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, IT General Controls (ITGC), Information Technology, Data Analytics
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/manager-it-audits-carefree-az--0c9070f1-ec84-427c-b625-f85805074264

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field required.
 * A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in IT audit, information security, IT risk management, or a related field, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead capacity.
 * Experience auditing complex enterprise IT environments, including ERP, network, cloud, database, and cybersecurity controls.
 * Experience in the utility, energy, or other critical infrastructure industry strongly preferred, including exposure to OT/ICS environments.
 * Working knowledge of NERC CIP, SOX, NIST, COBIT, and ISO 27001 frameworks.
 * Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, ACL/Galvanize, Power BI, Python) is a plus.

## Description

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.PurposeThe Manager, IT Audit leads the planning and execution of risk-based information technology and operational technology (OT) audits across the company's enterprise systems, customer-facing applications, and critical infrastructure. This position provides independent and objective assurance to senior management, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors on the effectiveness of IT governance, cybersecurity, data privacy, system development, and technology controls. The Manager also supports the company's compliance with applicable regulatory and reliability standards. The role will work collaboratively with our IT teams to develop the IT risk and audit universe to implement a risk-based IT audit strategy aligned with
the organization's objectives and strategic pillars.Accountabilities

 * Develop and maintain the annual risk-based IT audit plan, including assessments of IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, cloud services, third-party vendors, and OT/ICS environments (e.g., SCADA, energy management, and distribution management systems).
 * Lead audits from planning through reporting, including scoping, risk and control matrix development, testing, evaluation of results, and workpaper review.
 * Evaluate controls over critical utility systems such as customer information and billing, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), outage management, asset management, work management, and financial systems.
 * Assess compliance with NERC CIP, SOX 404, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and other applicable regulatory and industry standards.
 * Review IT project and system implementation activities, including system development life cycle, change management, data conversion, and post-implementation reviews.
 * Use data analytics and continuous auditing techniques to improve audit coverage, efficiency, and insight.
 * Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports that communicate risks, root causes, and actionable recommendations to management and the Audit Committee.
 * Build collaborative relationships with IT, cybersecurity, operations, engineering, compliance, and business leaders while maintaining independence and objectivity.
 * Track and validate remediation of audit findings and report on the status of open issues.
 * Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and third-party assessors to leverage work and avoid duplication of effort.
 * Advise management on emerging technology, cyber, and regulatory risks affecting the utility industry.
 * Maintain and enhance IT audit methodologies, tools, templates, and quality assurance practices in conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards and ISACA standards.
 * Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional certification, and technical skill development within the audit team.
 * Support special projects, investigations, and management requests assigned by the Director, Internal Audit. Education and Experience