Senior Information Systems Auditor

Crowe Chizek is a leading provider of innovative business solutions in the areas of assurance, benefit plan services, financial advisory, forensic services, performance services, risk consulting and tax consulting to large and middle market public companies and large privately held businesses. As a top 10 U.S. public accounting and consulting firm and leading North American member of Horwath International, Crowe is able to call upon a large base of talented individuals and resources that scale to international proportions. As a result of recent changes in SEC regulations and corporate governance standards, many companies are searching for new providers of assurance and consulting services outside of the Big Four. We provide clients with Big Four capabilities independent from conflicts of interests. For our people, we provide an environment that enables them to make a difference, achieve their full potential, have fun and be part of building something they really care about. As a client-focused organization, our clients have come to value our commitment to personal service and integrity.


The IT Internal and External Audit specializations represent proactive services associated with the design, assessment, planning, and auditing of secure information systems. These are rapidly growing practices, with abundant customized career opportunities for top IT Audit and Information Security professionals. We provide cutting edge solutions to address our clients needs, using the following principles:

-Understand (assess) and manage the complex and specific risks associated with modern information systems and networks.
-Plan (strategy and tactics) and build information technology solutions that reap the rewards of e-business while protecting assets.
-Obtain assurance by monitoring, testing and auditing the effectiveness and efficiency of information systems controls and security.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking individuals to assist our rapidly expanding Risk and Performance Services Group with specialization in IT Internal Auditing and IT External Auditing in the Financial Institutions Industry. We would prefer individuals with 3-10 years experience as IT Audit Consultants, Internal IS Auditors for financial institutions, Government Regulators (state or federal regulatory agency, e.g. FDIC, OTS, OCC, FRB), or IS Auditors outside of the banking industry with an interest in financial institutions able to perform the following responsibilities:

-Conduct and lead IS Operational Audits. Evaluate IS operations to ensure data security and integrity for Financial Institutions and other industries.
-Lead engagements to support our public company financial audits by assisting with the planning, evaluating, and testing those information technology controls as required under the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
-Prepare reports to detail results of evaluation.
-Submit recommendations to client for corrective action.
-Participate in planning and implementing of client information systems, including structure, process, and security.
-Communicate with audit committee and board members.
-Participate in strategic and tactical objectives to include new product offerings, identify additional client needs, and generating new business leads.
-Correspond with a variety of clients and communicate audit issues, recommendations, and deliverables effectively.

Seeking individuals that can work independently and take action to complete projects. There will be an opportunity for development of responsibilities to supervise and lead teams and individual team members through assessments. This individual also needs to be a highly motivated team player with a dedication to client service that can assist in growing our practice.

QUALIFICATIONS
Prior IT Auditing Experience
Knowledge of midrange series computers (IBM i-Series, Unisys, NCR, IBM 3090).
Networking experience (Novell, Windows 2000 or 2003)
Exposure to security packages is a plus (RACF, TOPSecret, ACF2)


EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS DESIRED
Degree in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems
MIS concentration is required
CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CPA preferred

EOE
M/F/D/V