Senior IT Auditor, VP Finance

The University Audit Services is hiring a Senior IT Auditor to lead technology audit engagements and provide assurance on IT processes and controls within a complex academic environment. Key responsibilities include executing audits for cybersecurity, privacy, and system implementations, evaluating controls, and preparing reports. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree, 3-6 years of IT audit experience, and strong knowledge of IT control frameworks, cybersecurity, and data analytics.

• Technology Audit Delivery (Primary Focus)
• Lead and execute complex IT assurance engagements, from planning through reporting.
• Identify and assess risks related to cybersecurity, privacy, business continuity, system implementations, and third-party providers.
• Develop risk-based audit programs and test procedures to assess IT general controls, application controls, and emerging technology risks using relevant frameworks.
• Evaluate the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of controls across ERP systems, research systems, cloud platforms, and critical infrastructure.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present actionable solutions to Management.
• Resolve complex audit issues and escalate key risks and control gaps to senior leadership in a timely manner.
• Ensure audit work meets professional standards with high-quality documentation and reporting.
• Build effective working relationships with IT Services, cybersecurity teams, and administrative units
• Audit Planning & Risk Assessment
• Support the development and ongoing refinement of the risk-based internal audit plan with a focus on technology risks and digital transformation initiatives.
• Conduct IT risk assessments in emerging risk areas such as Al, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, to inform audit priorities.
• Provide insights into institutional risk exposures and control maturity across IT domains.
• Audit Systems, Tools & Innovation
• Support administration of our audit and compliance platforms (e.g., OpsAudit and CrossComply), ensuring effective configuration, data integrity, and usability.
• Maintain and enhance audit tools and systems to support efficient audit execution and stakeholder reporting.
• Collaborate with IT and business to ensure alignment between audit tools, governance frameworks, and institutional systems.
• Data Analytics & Continuous Monitoring
• Support the IT Audit Manager in leading the development and application of data analytics to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and insight generation.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and risks, supporting both individual audits and continuous monitoring initiatives.

• Application Deadline: October 16, 2026
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, and/or CPA is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3-6 years of relevant experience in IT audit, Internal Audit, cybersecurity, or related areas.
• Experience executing IT audits, including testing general and application controls.
• Experience working in complex or decentralized environments (public sector or higher education considered an asset).
• Deep knowledge of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and IT control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, ITIL).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, data governance, privacy, and digital risk management.
• Expertise in IT general controls, application controls, and system implementation reviews.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, ACL, Python).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders in a decentralized environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.