IT Audit Manager (Atlanta Area)

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest asset — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.

Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

We are seeking a IT Audit Manager in the Atlanta area.

What We Do:

We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster™ First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced global technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 33,000 clients across the world. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 19 countries with about 5,500 employees, First Advantage performs over 93 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.

Who You Are:

You are self-motivated and ready to “roll up your sleeves." While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.

As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.

An Innovator — you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.

A lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.

What You'll Do:

Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, the IT Audit Manager will serve as an IT risk and control subject matter expert for the Internal Audit team. As the IT Audit Manager, you will partner with internal audit leadership to continue the build out our internal audit function, while driving to deliver independent and objective assurance over Internal Controls. You will assess whether company policies and procedures are complied with, management systems and processes are effective, and IT risks are managed. You will support IT and operational audits impacting processes and technologies, while managing SOX testing of assigned IT processes. This highly visible role works in partnership with both internal and external stakeholders by providing consultation on the development of control structure, sharing knowledge, and improving efficiency and effectiveness of operations. The IT Audit Manager will also assist with the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management program, manage risk-based audits, and serve as a trusted advisor to IT management team.

While this role is 100% work from home, we are looking for some in the Atlanta Area for occasional office visits

Responsibilities:

• Support the Company's SOX IT Program to ensure appropriate internal controls (manual and system) over financial reporting are designed and operating effectively.
• Assist with SOX scoping and risk assessment by staying current on changes that may impact the design and/or operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Coordinate SOX co-sourcing partners, external auditors, and system/control owners to ensure cohesive and collaborative execution.
• Design and conduct operating effectiveness testing for new entities and new key controls.
• Document and test GITCs, including application controls, segregation of duties, and other access controls.
• Evaluate the Company’s internal control environment and provide recommendations to ensure compliance with SOX and contribute to more efficient, cost-effective, and streamlined audits for the Company’s external auditor.
• Track and report on the progress of SOX control deficiencies and observations identified during the fiscal year and monitor remediation according to prescribed deadlines.
• Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end IT landscape as assigned and provide expertise to SOX readiness activities, including assessing and providing feedback on project requirements, future state controls design, and pre go-live validation.
• Educate and train system/control owners to enhance their understanding of the importance of controls, an effective control environment, their responsibilities and the role of the SOX Program.
• Proactively anticipate stakeholder needs and serve as a trusted value-add advisor to stakeholders.
• Support the Enterprise Risk Management Program with the objective of driving improvement in risk management integration in strategy setting process and driving performance

What You May Need to be Successful:

• BA/BS in Technology, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related field of study. or equivalent work experience. Master’s Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of internal and/or external IT audit experience in public accounting or with a large SOX-compliant organization
• Strong understanding and experience with SOX, COSO, COBIT, corporate governance, and internal control evaluations (including phases of planning, evaluation, documentation, testing and remediation)
• Proven experience working and communicating effectively with all levels of management; cross functionally and cross culturally
• Strong understanding of financial and business processes and the risks associated with those processes
• Advanced understanding of IT risks and controls and their overall impact to the financial control environment, including risks and controls associated with IT infrastructure (e.g., database, server, network, etc.)

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

• Experience with Oracle products preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and competing priorities
• CIA and/or CISA certification preferred
• Will need to be able to work with and for multiple people. Good communication skills are a must as the position requires working directly with Clients and state agencies by email and phone to obtain needed information.

Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move

First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.

Additional benefits offered to our eligible people include:

• Ability to work remotely with occasional business travel
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans
• 401k with an employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid company holidays
• Access to new tech and growth opportunities, and leaders who want to see you succeed!

Our Culture Code

• Do the right thing (honesty, consistency, responsibility)
• Show respect for the individual (environment of dignity brings out potential)
• Put the client first (outside-in approach)
• Innovate and create (out-of-the-box thinking)
• Collaborate and appreciate one another (team-oriented)

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!

You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!

The salary range for this position is approximately $85,000-$120,000 USD per year. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.

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