IT Audit Manager

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within – more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs – they’re chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Expeditors is seeking an IT Audit Manager to join the Internal Audit team. This role’s primary responsibility is to lead the IT Audit, focusing on compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. The IT Audit Manager will work in a dynamic international environment and interact with different groups to perform various internal IT audit activities. The IT Audit Manager is also expected to supervise IT audit members and review their work.

• Lead interim and final IT audit procedures around IT general and application controls and provide front-end and back-end support for the completion of these procedures.
• Review and analyze audit evidence and relevant processes and procedural documentation.
• Conduct walkthroughs of IT application controls with process/control owners.
• Prepare and write IT audit work papers in a clear, concise, and professional manner that can easily be understood by the reviewer and target audience, including various management teams, upon performance of IT audit steps and procedures.
• Evaluate the completeness and accuracy of key reports utilized as part of the internal control processes in accordance with IT audit methodology.
• Oversee audit work performed by IT Auditors.
• Participate in meetings and discussions regarding upcoming changes and updates to the Company’s information systems and controls.
• Contribute to the annual Risk Assessment of the Control framework with regards to IT controls.
• Supervise and mentor IT Auditors in the team.
• Execute other projects relevant to IT Audit as assigned, including assistance with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiatives using UiPath, Power BI, etc.

This position can be based at any of Expeditors’ greater Seattle office locations: Bellevue (Preferred), Downtown Seattle, Lynnwood, or Federal Way.

This position is on-site and will reside in the greater Seattle, WA. area at one of the following locations depending on availability. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting Information Systems, Accounting, Business, or a relevant field.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive IT audit experience with a focus on either IT application or SOX ITGC audits (public accounting experience from a Big 4 is preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge of common audit frameworks (e.g., COSO Integrated Framework, ITIL, and COBIT internal control framework, Risk and Compliance (GRC) management model, and hands-on Sarbanes-Oxley experience).
• Demonstrated analytical and computer skills (proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).
• Proven leadership skills with experience in supervising and mentoring audit teams.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
• Certification preferred (CISA, CIA, CISSP, and/or CPA).
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic international environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools such as UiPath and data visualization tools like Power BI is a plus.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (such as an H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Additional Information

Expected base salary range:  $122,500 – $155,500

Along with a competitive compensation plan, Expeditors offers excellent benefits: 

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Work from Home Days (26)
• Volunteer Day (1)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.