IT Audit Contractor

Location: Palo Alto, CA
Contract: 6-month contract with potential extension
Compensation: $95.05/hr W2

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced IT Audit Contractor to support a SOX compliance program within a fast-paced technology environment. This position will focus heavily on IT General Controls (ITGCs), IT Application Controls (ITACs), IT risk assessments, control testing, and audit documentation. The ideal candidate has a strong Big 4, consulting, or internal audit background and can independently manage multiple audit workstreams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform SOX ITGC testing across logical access, change management, computer operations, and SDLC.
• Design and execute ITAC testing across key financial systems.
• Assess IT risks associated with new systems and emerging technologies, including AI tools.
• Review identity and access management controls, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and user access reviews.
• Perform key report testing for completeness, accuracy, logic, and parameters.
• Participate in system and control walkthroughs with IT and business stakeholders.
• Identify control gaps and track deficiencies through remediation and closure.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality, audit-ready work papers.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Support process improvements and additional internal audit projects as needed.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of IT audit experience within Big 4, consulting, or an internal audit function.
• Strong hands-on experience with SOX ITGC and ITAC testing.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• SOX / IT audit experience
• IT General Controls (ITGC)
• IT Application Controls (ITAC)
• Control design and operating effectiveness testing
• Key report testing
• Logical access controls
• Change management controls
• Computer operations and SDLC controls
• Strong audit documentation/work paper experience
• IT risk assessment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience within a high-growth SaaS or technology environment
• Experience assessing risks associated with AI tools or new technology systems
• Identity governance / access management experience
• AuditBoard or similar GRC platform experience
• Familiarity with COSO and AI governance frameworks
• Quote-to-Cash process exposure
• Lucidchart or similar process/data flow diagram experience
• CISA, CISSP, or equivalent certification

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