Senior IT Internal Auditor

Tennant - Eden Prairie, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Eden Prairie, MN

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Senior IT Internal Auditor at Tennant Company plays a crucial role in leading the IT audit program and enhancing audit practices through data analytics and technology. This position involves executing IT-related Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing, supporting enterprise risk management, and conducting various audits across the organization. The role requires collaboration with personnel at different levels and aims to promote a culture of accountability regarding internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing for IT general controls (ITGCs), automated controls, and key reports in compliance with AICPA generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and PCAOB standards.
• Plan and execute high quality, efficient IT focused financial, operational, technology, and compliance audits including the completion of audit work papers and reports documenting the results and management's action plans.
• Coordinate the submission of requests by stakeholders for SOX and internal audits.
• Assist in monitoring management's action plans to remediate internal controls observations and/or deficiencies with relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct follow-up reviews for internal controls observations and/or deficiencies to evidence remediation.
• Partner with external auditors to align on scoping, reliance strategy, quality improvement opportunities, deficiencies, and annual testing timeline.
• Execute cybersecurity risk assessment and assist in investigations, when necessary.
• Contribute to the development of audit process improvements, including the use of dashboards, automated workflows, and data analytics.
• Assist in the development of training content for internal controls stakeholders to continue the maturation of risk management and internal controls execution by Management.
• Develop relationships with cross-functional partners across global regions, levels of business unit leadership, and within finance, legal, and IT organizations.
• Continue professional development including benchmarking, training, certifications, and professional engagement, such as with ISACA or the IIA.
• Monitor authoritative guidance (e.g. PCAOB, SEC, NIST, PCI, etc.) for new and emerging developments regarding auditing standards, SEC reporting requirements, cybersecurity best practices, and PCI requirements.
• Promote a culture of awareness and accountability with respect to establishing and maintaining internal controls.
• Leverage full capabilities of key internal controls platform, AuditBoard.
• Perform special projects and investigations as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Accounting, Supply-Chain, or similar field(s).
• Professional certification required, such as CSX-P, PCIP, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, or CFE.
• Minimum 5 years of Technology and/or Finance experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in public accounting; preferably Big 4.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting theory, information technology, and/or auditing.
• Demonstrated time management skills using time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated aptitude for continuous learning in and around business acumen, analytical problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams including administrative and documentation-oriented tasks.
• Experience in data workflows, analytics, visualization, and automation.
• Basic scripting experience in coding languages, such as Python or Ruby.
• Experience with AuditBoard SOXHUB solution preferred.
• Experience with SAP or other ERPs preferred.