Technology Risk - Assurance - IT Audit Senior Manager - US West - Dallas

Location: Dallas

The opportunity  

The objective of our Technology Risk Services practice is to help our clients understand, assess, and manage risk arising from the use of Technology by providing critically important data, technology, compliance and internal controls knowledge and skills.  We work together every day to inspire confidence and trust in a dynamic environment by providing objective and independent insights through our Technology Risk Services. Our solutions can be used by our clients with their customers, the overall market and when required by regulation or contract.

Your key responsibilities  

You will operate as a fieldwork leader working directly with clients in the Pacific time zone in employing proper information systems, resources, and controls to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk. You can expect to work with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process, and will assist clients and other Technology Risk professionals in performing information technology control and security engagements.  

Skills and attributes for success 

• Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems. Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry IT trends to identify the engagement and client service issues and communicate this information to the engagement team and client management through written correspondence and verbal presentations. Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services. 
• Provide guidance and share knowledge with team members and participate in performing procedures especially focusing on complex, judgmental and/or specialized issues. Work with the team and the client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and addresses the risks inherent in the engagement 
• Brief the engagement team on the client's IT environment and industry IT trends. Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and apply it to client situations 
• Bring and utilize extensive knowledge of the client's business/industry to identify technological developments and evaluate impacts on the client's business. Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services. 
• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to serve clients. 

To qualify for the role you must have 

• A bachelor's or master's degree 
• A minimum of 8 years of experience working as an IT auditor or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry 
• Bring your significant experience in applying relevant technical knowledge in at least one of the following engagements: (a) financial statement audits; (b) internal or operational audits; (c) Service Organization Controls Reporting engagements; and/or (d) ERP security and control reviews (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft) 
• We would expect for you to be available to travel outside of their assigned office location at least 50% of the time, plus commute within the region (where public transportation often is not available). Successful candidates must work in excess of standard hours when necessary. A valid passport is required. 

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline 
• CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CBCP, CIA, CIPP, CGEIT certification is desired; non-certified hires are required to become certified to be eligible for promotion to Manager. 
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS environments, major ERP platforms.  

What we look for  

We’re looking for passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the risk industry related to technology. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you. 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.