Plante Moran

IT Audit Senior Consultant

Plante Moran$91K — $144K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Information Systems or related field is required.
  • 2-5 years of experience in IT Audits or Technology Risk Assessments.
  • Commitment to obtain preferred certifications (CISA, CIA, CPA) within 2 years.
  • Strong professional writing skills for summarizing key project insights.
  • Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs and project demands.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with a proactive problem-solving approach.
  • Proven experience in a client-facing role with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct IT Audits in collaboration with teams for compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Perform IT General Controls (ITGC) testing across diverse industries as a subject matter expert.
  • Familiarize with internal control frameworks like COSO, COBIT, and NIST.
  • Manage multiple client projects throughout the full audit lifecycle.
  • Train new team members on IT Audit concepts and methodologies.
  • Participate in professional development events to enhance team capabilities.
  • Contribute to firm-wide initiatives focused on efficiency and technology.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance available.
  • Flexible Time Off and pre-determined holidays supported.
  • 401(k) plan and flexible benefits options offered.
  • Reimbursement for business-related travel expenses, lodging, and meals provided.
  • Eligible for a discretionary bonus plan.
  • Pension plan available for eligible staff.
Full Job Description

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:  

  • Performing Information Technology (IT) Audits (test of design, test of operative effectiveness) in a collaborative team setting in support of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting for compliance with various regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, FDICIA, JSOX) as an external and internal auditor.
  • Performing Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) testing (e.g., logical access, system development lifecycle, change management, computer operations, etc.) in various industries including Financial Services, Services Industry, Public Sector, Healthcare and Manufacturing as individual contributor and subject matter resource.
  • Familiarity with information technology and internal control frameworks including COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO, etc.
  • Managing multiple client projects with responsibilities throughout the full project lifecycle, including preparing for audit fieldwork, leading client discussions, completing testing, documenting reports, and communicating results to client stakeholders.
  • Training new members on IT Audit concepts through formal training and on-the-job training.
  • Attending professional conference events to support ongoing team growth.
  • Contributing to internal firm initiatives including recruiting, seeking efficiencies in client delivery, and exploring new technologies to support internal and external projects.

The qualifications. 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Information Systems or similar discipline required.
  • 2-5 years' experience performing and supervising IT Audits, Technology Risk Assessments, or IT internal control risk evaluation and reporting.
  • Current certificate or commitment to obtain preferred certifications within 2 years. Preferred certifications include CISA, CIA or CPA.
  • Concise professional writing skills to summarize key takeaways and project challenges/deficiencies to project stakeholders.
  • Flexible schedule required to be responsive to client requests within total and billable hours goals.
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Proven experience in a professional services or client-facing role.
  • Proficiency with audit tools and Microsoft office suite.
  • Superior attention to detail and conscientious quality of work product
  • Professional demeanor with superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Potential travel up to 25%

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $91,000.00 - $144,000.00

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About Plante Moran

Plante Moran is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services to businesses, individuals, and nonprofits. The firm was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. Plante Moran has over 3,000 professionals working in more than 20 offices throughout the United States and internationally. The firm is known for its commitment to client service and has been recognized for its quality of work and workplace culture. Plante Moran is also committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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