Boston University's Internal Audit & Advisory Services (IA&AS) office is seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to join its team as the IT Audit Manager. This client-facing position reports to the Associate Director, IT Audit & Special Projects, and is responsible for leading the execution and completion of the departments Annual Audit Plan specifically as it relates to the IT work. The ideal candidate is an experienced IT professional, independent, proactive, self-starter with a strong work ethic, a high degree of motivation, and the ability to contribute to a positive team attitude with proven leadership and integrity. IA&AS is a forward-thinking department that strives to be a valued partner within the BU community through business process improvement, assurance services, consulting engagements, major system implementation reviews, and other activities that support the strategic mission of the institution.

Major duties of this position include:

• Manage all phases of the audit process, including communication with clients, audit planning and scope, audit programs, fieldwork, review of deliverables and workpapers, and writing the audit report;
• Advise and report on risks associated with the implementation or upgrade of systems. This includes reviews of implementation project documentation and involvement in key meetings;
• Provide guidance and assistance to the financial/operational audit teams regarding IT risks within business process reviews;
• Appraise the adequacy of corrective actions taken to improve deficient conditions;
• Provide assistance to external auditors with their IT General and Application Control work supporting the Uniform Guidance and Financial Statement audits;
• Prioritize multiple tasks and assignments in order to meet deadlines;
• Communicate clearly and constructively with clients, fellow team members, and supervisors;
• Lead staff associate or co-sourced IT support resources in the successful completion of IT projects and, as appropriate, on-going professional development;
• Maintain proficiency in IT audit standards, policies and procedures, as well as general computer controls;
• Remain current with the ever-changing audit profession, including new approaches to evaluate and report on issues related specifically to Universities;
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant University, regulatory and industry information, and best practices related to general computer controls;
• Perform special projects and other duties at the request of management.