Principal IT Auditor (Hybrid)
Company: Ace Hardware
Location: Oak Brook
Posted on: May 17, 2024
Job Description:
About This Role The primary purpose of the Principal IT Auditor
is to assist Ace management to evaluate and improve the
effectiveness of our organization's IT risk management, control,
and governance processes. The focus of this role will be to
independently perform timely, quality IT audits for all corporate
(domestic and international) departments, manufacturing facilities,
distribution centers, subsidiaries, and service lines of
business.What You'll Do
- Independently completes assigned IT audit engagements (on time
and within assigned budgeted hours) following a standard audit
methodology. - Principal IT Auditors are responsible for
development and completion of the entire audit project from scope
creation through to issuance of the final audit report and issue
follow-up activities.
- Completes walkthroughs, testing, and workpaper documentation
with minimal oversight or involvement from their direct
manager.
- Management review comments related to testing workpapers, audit
reports, and other audit documentation are minimal and rarely
result in the addition of extra testing areas or audit steps.
- Performs and completes audit projects at or under the
originally budgeted hours.
- Meets calendar week deadlines indicated in the project timeline
as agreed to by their direct manager.
- Demonstrate the ability to compose and confidently deliver
effective oral and written communications (e.g., project milestone
updates, audit reports, etc.) aimed at all levels within the Ace
organization (e.g., free of technical jargon). -
- Keep their direct manager adequately and timely informed
throughout the audit project and have the discernment to know when
the manager should be brought in versus when the IT Principal
should resolve issues themselves.
- Use effective communication skills to positively influence
auditee behavior
- Optimize use of all automated tools available within the
organization. -
- Develop working knowledge of other types of audit, IT, and data
analytical tools to assist the department in improving the overall
effectiveness of the group. -
- Principal IT Auditors need to be flexible and gain adequate
(preferably expert) knowledge to make effective use of Ace's
various data warehouses - including SAP, Power BI, Webfocus,
Infopac, Planview, ADW, WMOS, various data dashboards, etc. -
- Support Audit Services management in developing and executing a
data analytics methodology throughout all audit projects. -
- Utilize various in-house computer applications (e.g., Microsoft
Office, SAP, Power BI, etc.) to facilitate successful completion of
assigned audit engagements. -
- Work closely with the Audit Services Business team in planning,
supporting, and executing data analytics including identification
of data sources, data extraction, data validation, targeted sample
selection, root cause analysis, and documentation of results.
- Regularly seek internal and external training in order to
improve upon existing data analytical skills with the goal of
providing this service to the rest of the audit department.
- Develop working knowledge and understanding of GAAP as well as
key auditing standards. -
- Demonstrate ability to identify risks surrounding IT general
controls: -Change Management, user access security, logical
security, back-up and recovery, password configuration, business
continuity planning, application controls, system development
methodologies, etc. -
- Document learnings to ensure technical knowledge is being
consistently developed, maintained, and applied to relevant
projects.
- Search for meaningful training opportunities to grow their
skillset and to share new concepts with other members of the Audit
Services team.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently in a
deadline-focused, fast-paced environment, while providing timely
project status updates to Manager.
- Demonstrate the ability to develop and enhance positive
relationships with our audit clients by gaining a better
understanding of overall IT risks, issues, and concerns - both
holistically across the company and within their particular line of
business. -
- Participate in non-audit related company activities to obtain
this deeper understanding of IT risk and to enrich our current
relationships and influence within the organization.
- Demonstrate team-oriented project management and leadership
skills and consistently make suggestions to improve the overall
audit process
- Supervising performance of assigned Summer intern audit
projects (if available).
- Supervising performance of audits performed by co-source
partners.
- Performing other oversight functions (e.g., EY workpaper
review, consulting budget monitoring, etc.).
- Maintaining excellent working relationships with audit team
members and auditees during and after audit projects.
- Actively pursuing opportunities to coach or mentor other team
members and solicit periodic feedback from the Audit Services
management team.
- Frequently seek out additional responsibilities and
opportunities to grow within their role.Who You Are As Ace's
Principal IT Auditor, you demonstrate the ability to evaluate,
identify, and suggest ways to minimize potential risk within the IT
systems that house all information assets. - You love to verify the
reliability and integrity of these systems and analyze related data
to ensure our assets are secure. - In addition, you love to
collaborate effectively with peers, business partners, and your
direct reports by sharing valuable IT knowledge and continually
building positive relationships.Required Skills
- Bachelor's Degree with focus in Accounting, Finance, Business,
Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems is
required.
- 7+ years' experience in Internal IT Audit is required.
- 7+ years' experience in Accounting, Finance, Business, or
IT/Information Systems is preferred.
- Previous experience identifying, documenting, and evaluating IT
specific general system controls with industry knowledge (e.g.,
distribution, manufacturing, or retail) is required.
- Experience reviewing, conducting, and identifying risks
surrounding additional IT general controls (ITGC): - Change
Management, user access security, logical security, back-up and
recovery, password configuration, business continuity planning,
application controls, system development methodologies, etc., is
highly preferred.
- Previous experience developing, documenting, and identifying
controls within an ERP system (e.g., SAP) is required.
- Experience working with SAP, mainframe, and distributed
platforms as well as knowledge of Windows, UNIX, and Relational
Database Management Systems is highly preferred.
- Previous experience independently developing full, risk-based
IT Audit Reports (encompassing root cause analysis related to issue
development) is required.
- Ability to minimize technical jargon in Audit Reports and when
speaking with all levels of Management is highly preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation
skills are required.
- Excellent project management skills are required.
- Experience with basic technological applications (i.e.,
Microsoft Office) is required.
- Experience effectively utilizing data analytics is
required.
- Ability to establish effective internal & external working
relationships is required.
- Ability to work independently in a deadline-focused, fast-paced
environment, while providing timely project status updates to
Manager is required.
- Ability to effectively perform leadership functions by directly
managing the Summer Intern and/or indirectly managing Senior
Auditor or Co-source audit partner projects is required.
- Ability to effectively manage and/or perform other oversight
activities (e.g., completion of non-audit, administrative, and
budgetary review functions) is required.
- Additional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, etc.)
and/or advanced degree (e.g., MBA) are preferred.
-#LI-KH1Compensation Details:$98400 - $123000 per yearWhy should
you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning,
Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork).
Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in
most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are
important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our
employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.In addition to
providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers
competitive benefits* that address life's necessities and perks,
many of which expand and improve year after year, including:
- Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid
company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being
paid out at an average of 126% of your target opportunity!)
- Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with company
contributions, averaging 9.6% per year of eligible earnings over
the past 5 years
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and
disability - up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term
disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your
dependents
- 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the
first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of
hire
- Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based
positions
- Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It's a chance to be
part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses
thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our
employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week,
20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your
choice, opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
- Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on
development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led
courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a
performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual
review
- We know the work environment matters. That's why Ace holds
frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor
demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
- We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto
maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye
doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
- Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands
like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel,
fitness, computers and thousands more
- Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
- Adoption cost reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to
therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and
childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
- Identity theft protection* Benefits are provided in compliance
with applicable policies.We want to hear from you!When most people
think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think
of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store.
However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who
select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000
products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together
we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a
career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best
kept secrets.Equal Opportunity EmployerAce Hardware Corporation and
its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal
employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of
diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to
the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The
company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination
related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual
harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status,
disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or
any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local
laws.DisclaimerThe pay range for this position starts as listed in
the job posting, but could be higher based on education and
experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on
the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into
consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job
description, such as an individual's education, training and
experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any),
and external market conditions when determining the final salary
for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published
via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of
the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the
Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range
information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition
professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.
This written "Position Description" is not intended to cover all
aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the
basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace
Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties,
including essential job functions, according to business
necessity.
Keywords: Ace Hardware, Des Plaines , Principal IT Auditor (Hybrid), Accounting, Auditing , Oak Brook, Illinois
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