Job Overview

As a Senior Auditor – IT Internal Controls, you will strengthen and scale the IT control environment for a fast-growing, technology-driven organization. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Security, and Finance teams, you will assess IT risks, evaluate ITGCs, and lead SOX readiness initiatives. This hands-on role is designed for a proactive professional who can balance rigorous compliance requirements with operational practicality in a dynamic, remote environment. Your expertise will directly contribute to building a sustainable, scalable framework for a maturing business.

 

Job Highlights

Schedule: 9am - 6pm PST time

Work Arrangement: Work from home

Contract: Independent Contractor

 

Responsibilities

IT Controls & Risk Assessment

• Develop a strong understanding of the company’s IT systems, infrastructure, applications, and related business processes
• Assess and document IT General Controls (ITGCs), including:
• User access management
• Provisioning and deprovisioning
• Privileged access controls
• Segregation of duties (SOD)
• Change management
• System operations and monitoring
• Evaluate system-driven controls and identify risks related to financial reporting and operational processes
• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Design and enhance practical, scalable, and sustainable IT controls

Audit Readiness & Documentation

• Create and maintain process narratives, flowcharts, and supporting documentation
• Support walkthroughs, audit evidence requests, and testing activities
• Perform Information Produced by Entity (IPE) testing for completeness, accuracy, and reliability
• Support SOX readiness initiatives and remediation efforts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, Finance, and operational teams to understand systems and implement improvements
• Participate in technology risk assessments and control evaluations
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on testing requests and audit support activities
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of IT control frameworks, policies, and procedures

 

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in IT audit, IT SOX, IT risk, or IT internal controls
• Strong understanding of ITGCs and system-related controls
• Experience documenting IT processes, risks, and controls
• General understanding of cloud environments, SaaS applications, and integrated systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Experience with access management concepts including:
• Provisioning/deprovisioning
• SSO
• SCIM
• Privileged access management

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within public companies and/or Big 4/public accounting environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
• Quickly understands complex systems and processes
• Thinks critically and asks insightful questions
• Can independently drive work forward with minimal oversight
• Balances compliance requirements with operational realities
• Is comfortable operating in environments where controls and processes are still maturing
• Enjoys collaborating across technical and business teams
• Professional certifications such as:
• CISA
• CPA
• CIA
• CISSP

 

Independent Contractor Perks

HMO Coverage for eligible locations

Permanent work from home

Immediate hiring

Steady freelance job

 

Side Note

This is a permanent work-from-home role under an Independent Contractor arrangement. Candidates must have their own computer and reliable internet connection, and are responsible for their own taxes and benefits. Professional hourly fees are established based on your performance in the application process.

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.