The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Hiring for Manager, IT Audit at LA, California Full Time

Job Summary:

The Manager will be responsible for leading audits of the Company’s systems environment, identity and access management program, information, system and network security, and IT compliance. Additionally the manager will be testing controls related to data protection, user access management, system change management, IT interfaces, system availability, etc. The position schedules and plans audits, monitors fieldwork progress and communicates the results to senior management. Managers are typically assigned responsibility for one or more business units and act as the primary contact to these business units.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of the annual plan including linking strategic initiatives of the Company to key audit and technology risks. Understand business changes and adapt audit plan throughout the year
• Plan, conduct and supervise engagements with a focus on analysis and assessment of the control environment associated with the technology, operational and compliance processes of the Company
• Identify and maintain leading edge knowledge and audit techniques to improve the audit process and results
• Formulate well-written, concise and clear audit reports
• Perform a regular, periodic follow-up on significant audit findings and recommendations to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions
• Manage the expectations of a broad and complex mix of audit stakeholders including line management employees, technical, operational and regulatory subject matter experts, and Segment and Corporate executive leadership
• Develop and maintain quality relationships with external auditors
• Coach, train and mentor audit staff in improving audit skills
• Investigate and research technology issues and risks
• Analyze data to reach conclusions regarding the company control environment
• Participate in various company-wide initiatives, such as reviews of policies and procedures
• Lead various department initiatives, including resource scheduling, utilization tracking, etc
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Systems Auditing, or Accounting
• 5+ years of progressive experience, including 2+ years of leadership experience, in auditing/ accounting
• Practical hands-on management experience working with the internal audit function of a reputable public company is highly desired
• CISSP, CISA, CIA, or equivalent experience required
• Possesses executive presence, excellent communication skills both oral and written (must be able to tailor their communication style as the candidate will interface with employees of all levels)
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced environment
• Advanced technical understanding of IT processes – including applications and infrastructure, security and vulnerability assessments, change control, asset management, disaster recovery, data privacy, and IT risk assessment, automated control environments, cybersecurity best practices, Cloud security controls etc
• Experience auditing implementations of complex IT systems
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to position oneself as a strategic partner to assist audit stakeholders in meeting company objectives
• Excellent team player, who possesses solid interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be detail oriented, able to work independently, and take ownership of their projects and workflow
• Able to work in a flexible team environment and handle multiple assignment simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and the ability to communicate in all directions and instill purpose and confidence
• Ability to leverage complex stakeholder relationships to obtain consensus and drive successful completion of projects, with understanding that success is based on influence rather than direct authority and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Big 4 audit experience preferred
• Experience with auditing complex global security and compliance function
• Broad IT knowledge in Cloud infrastructure technologies, application development and support, and emerging technologies
• Strong working knowledge of operational, compliance and IT auditing techniques
• Extensive knowledge of domestic and global Data Privacy regulations and requirements (e.g. GDPR etc.)
• Experience with Linux, UNIX & Window operating systems
• SAP, PeopleSoft
• AutoAudit

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Systems Auditing, or Accounting

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree