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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Audit Director - **Company:** Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Governance, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Audit, Web Platforms, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Control Structures, Model Validation, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=32f7759615275504 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Third-party risk management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Toyota Financial Services Internal Audit Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated IT Audit Director., * A Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a relative field. * Professional audit or security credentials such as CIA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or an equivalent certification. * 10+ years of experience leading IT audit, technology risk, internal control, or assurance activities, including assessing risks and control structures in complex multi-entity environments with shared or centralized technology services. * 5+ years of experience building credibility with senior leaders and delivering work in a similar field or industry. * Deep knowledge of IT audit principles, risk assessment methodologies, and internal control frameworks such as IIA Standards, COBIT, COSO, SOX/FDICIA, NIST, or similar standards. * Strong understanding of technology risks and controls across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, identity and access management, data governance, resiliency, third-party/vendor management, cloud environments, digital platforms, AI/ML systems, and emerging regulatory expectations related to model risk, AI governance, and third-party risk. * Proven ability to communicate complex technology risk topics to non-technical executives and board members with clarity and confidence. * Hands-on experience using data analytics to support audit planning, testing, monitoring, and decision-making. * Experience working directly with Audit Committee members and/or regulators. * Strong leadership, judgment, and collaboration skills that help you influence outcomes across functions and levels. Added bonus if you have * MBA or an advanced degree * Advanced experience auditing AWS, Azure, GCP, data analytics platforms, AI governance, or digital banking channels. * Strong working knowledge of data sourcing, data quality, and data management practices. * Experience using automation and GenAI to improve audit quality, coverage, or efficiency. * A track record of helping teams build innovative audit approaches that create greater business value. ## Description The primary responsibility of this role is to lead a global, risk-based technology audit strategy that helps protect the organization, strengthen governance, and provide independent assurance on how technology risks are identified and managed. This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity at the intersection of technology risk, regulatory compliance, and executive decision-making. Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, this person will support the Internal Audit Department's objective to deliver trusted insight that helps safeguard assets, reinforce controls, and support strong business performance across Toyota Financial Services. What you'll be doing In this role, you will help shape the technology risk agenda for a leading financial institution and turn complex audit findings into clear, practical recommendations that drive action. Success means building trusted relationships with leaders across the business, anticipating emerging risks, and leading an audit team that delivers high-quality work with speed, rigor, and impact.] * Develop and execute a global, risk-based IT audit strategy and annual audit plan aligned with enterprise priorities, regulatory expectations, and the organization's risk profile. * Lead technology risk assessments to identify and prioritize emerging exposures across cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, digital platforms, AI/ML, and third-party environments. * Oversee audit planning and execution end-to-end, ensuring audits are well scoped, high quality, and focused on the risks that matter most. * Define audit objectives, scope, and procedures, then translate findings into clear insights that help management understand root causes, risk levels, and practical next steps. * Direct audits across application controls, infrastructure, identity and access management, change management, resiliency, vendor management, and other critical IT control areas. * Create concise, value-added audit reports that communicate complex technology issues clearly for management, executive leadership, Audit Committee, and the Board. * Serve as a trusted advisor by proactively raising significant control, compliance, and governance issues that require timely attention. * Support regulatory examinations and external audit reliance efforts by providing strong documentation, evidence, and professional judgment. * Lead SOX ITGC planning, testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation oversight to help ensure timely and reliable reporting. * Build and develop a high-performing audit team by hiring, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating team members and managing co-source partners effectively. * Advance the team's use of analytics, automation, and AI to improve audit efficiency, insight, and continuous monitoring capabilities. * Manage the IT audit budget and ensure resources are deployed effectively to support business priorities and audit coverage. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Project Fugu: Extending the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/832-project-fugu-extending-the-web) - [Inside Mercedes-Benz: How CIO Katrin Lehmann is Empowering 5,000 Developers and Driving Digital Change](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1360-inside-mercedes-benz-how-cio-katrin-lehmann-is-empowering-5-000-developers-and-driving-digital-change) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) - [Inside Mercedes-Benz: 140 Years of Heritage meet AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100054-inside-mercedes-benz-140-years-of-heritage-meet-ai) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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