IT Assurance Manager

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At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you’re trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That’s why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description:

Crowe LLP offers IT Assurance audit services, focusing on ensuring IT controls are effective, align with business goals, and protect information assets. These audits assess IT systems, including security controls, data integrity, and IT resource utilization, while also considering compliance and regulatory requirements. Crowe's IT Assurance practice helps clients understand their IT environments, manage technology risks, and communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences. 

The IT Audit and Assurance Manager plays a pivotal role in leading and transforming IT environments for our clients, with a strong focus on audit processes. This position involves managing and executing IT Assurance and audit engagements, ensuring effective controls, and supporting business development initiatives. The role requires collaboration with client leadership and internal teams to deliver high-quality services, while also fostering innovation in audit methodologies and tools.

The IT Audit and Assurance Manager will work in a dynamic environment, providing leadership and guidance to junior staff and contributing to the growth of our practice.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, supervise, and execute IT Assurance and audit engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery within budget and timelines.
- Manage client relationships, building positive rapport and addressing concerns proactively.
- Lead multiple teams, providing performance feedback and mentoring to junior staff.
- Conduct hands-on work in cybersecurity and IT audit, overseeing complex technology environments.
- Present and communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences, including senior management and audit committees.
- Participate in innovation sessions to develop new audit methodologies and tools.
- Develop and maintain client relationships, identifying new business opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, and ISO 27001.
- Support business development efforts and contribute to the growth of the IT Audit and Assurance practice.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Assurance, audit, or information security, with a focus on SOC reports and compliance.
- Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CISM.
- Experience in consulting or professional services, with a track record of managing multiple projects.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to travel to client sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA preferred, or MBA is a plus.
- Experience with financial services clients, including banking, private equity, asset management, insurance, and fintech.
- Knowledge of midrange or mainframe architecture (IBM iSeries or IBM OS/390).
- Additional certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

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We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $97,200.00 - $187,500.00 per year.

Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!
More about Crowe:
Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

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