**Experienced Director, IT Audit – Strategic Risk Management and Digital Transformation**

At arenaflex, we're on a mission to empower individuals and organizations to thrive in an ever-changing world. As a leading provider of employee benefits and service solutions, we're committed to delivering innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact on people's lives. We're now seeking an experienced Director, IT Audit to join our team in Chattanooga, TN, and contribute to our shared vision of helping others. **About arenaflex** arenaflex is a Fortune 500 company and a leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. With over 10,000 employees and a presence in more than 35 countries, we're dedicated to helping our customers navigate life's moments with confidence. Our commitment to innovation, inclusion, and diversity has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in the industry. **Why Join arenaflex?** At arenaflex, we offer a unique blend of career growth opportunities, learning benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters collaboration and creativity. Our employees enjoy: * Award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion * Performance-based incentive plans and competitive benefits package * Generous PTO, including paid time to volunteer * Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution * Mental health support and career advancement opportunities * Student loan repayment options and tuition reimbursement * Flexible work environments that promote work-life balance **About the Role** As a Director, IT Audit, you'll play a critical role in leading audits to monitor the risk environment and provide insights on effective risk and controls. You'll specialize in the functional area of IT Audit and work closely with other functional areas, such as US Business, Corporate, or Internal Controls. Your responsibilities will include: * Leading audits to monitor the risk environment and provide insights on effective risk and controls * Coaching or managing professional staff, providing strategic direction and guidance to the team * Contributing across functional areas of Internal Audit, including thoughtfully assigning development activities to provide the team exposure to IT systems and technical professionals working in digital transformation * Establishing clear expectations for the outcomes of your team that support IA's plans and objectives * Contributing to the development of a risk-based audit plan that evaluates a broad spectrum of risks across business operations, strategic capabilities, technology, and data * Effectively resourcing internal audit teams and co-sourced teams to enable timely completion of quality audits * Working independently and with other functional teams to efficiently plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work across audits and initiatives * Establishing strong, effective, and collaborative partnerships with a broad range of technical professionals, business areas, and digital transformation leaders * Presenting audit results to business partners, including senior leaders, in a way that can be consumed, agreed to, and will inspire action * Assessing the impact of business changes and new processes on the control environment, informing the audit plan and scope * Collaborating with audit leadership to manage staffing needs of the team, including hiring, professional development, performance management, and compensation decisions * Investing in ongoing learning and staying current with industry trends, emerging risks, and internal and external issues, while also teaching and guiding others through their learning journey **Requirements and Qualifications** To be successful in this role, you'll need: * A relevant four-year degree in information systems, computer science, finance/accounting, or other related field * Professional certification (e.g., CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE) preferred * 6+ years of applicable work experience, such as years of management experience, industry experience, or audit experience * Advanced IT knowledge to enable smart risk taking and the achievement of company objectives * Strong people management or supervisory skills demonstrating effective coaching, mentoring, team building, and leadership * Advanced problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and demonstrated curiosity * Highly motivated and self-directed, demonstrating strong results and leadership against a broad set of audit and organizational objectives * Lead and drive change effectively and positively, role modeling effective change behavior, including adoption of new processes and technologies * Effective, inclusive, and succinct oral and written communicator who actively listens, builds strong connections, instills trust, influences, and aligns stakeholders * Strong negotiation skills and able to successfully communicate complex information to diverse audiences, tailoring your communication style to the needs of your audience * Use data to provide comprehensive insights, enable better decision-making, and tell a story, while motivating your team to embrace the use of data analytics in their audit approach * Operate with a continuous improvement mindset, seeking more efficient ways of working, sharing knowledge, and encouraging others to pursue improvement opportunities * Build strong relationships on a foundation of trust, while inspiring others to creatively solve problems and work together * Excellent research and analytical skills and ability to articulate relationships and impacts between complex processes, internal and external issues, and broad risk trends, while coaching others * Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills * Advanced understanding of scripting or automated testing/analysis (e.g., Python, PowerShell, R) a plus **Technical Competencies** * Advanced understanding of audit principles and practices in alignment with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) * Advanced understanding of Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) control framework for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial reporting **What We Offer** In addition to a competitive salary range of $109,100.00-$213,300.00, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: * Healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental) * Insurance benefits (short & long-term disability) * Performance-based incentive plans * Paid time off * 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not **How to Apply** If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through our website, and we'll be in touch to discuss your qualifications further. **Equal Employment Opportunity** arenaflex is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and growth. Apply for this job