Job Description
Job Description
IT Controls Manager
12 Month Contract
Midtown Atlanta, GA
Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
We are seeking an experienced IT Controls Manager to strengthen and maintain our IT control environment. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and testing of IT controls, working closely with IT and risk partners to ensure effective control execution and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and maintain IT general controls (ITGCs), including access, change management, and system operations
- Develop and execute IT control testing plans, including scheduling, documentation, and evidence review
- Evaluate control effectiveness, identify gaps, and drive remediation with control owners
- Support IT risk assessments by identifying and addressing control weaknesses
- Partner with IT teams, Risk, and Internal Audit to strengthen the overall control environment
- Track control deficiencies and ensure timely resolution
Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience in IT controls, IT audit, or IT risk
- Strong hands-on experience with IT control testing and evaluation
- Knowledge of ITGCs and control frameworks (e.g., SOX, NIST, COBIT, COSO, FFIEC)
- Experience supporting audits and working with auditors
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Framework & Regulatory Knowledge
- Familiarity with frameworks such as FFIEC, NIST CSF, COBIT, COSO, ISO 27001, and FHFA supervisory guidance.
- Hands‑on experience designing and implementing risk and control frameworks.
Skills & Capabilities
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, build consensus, and present data‑driven insights.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; able to identify patterns, investigate root causes, and recommend solutions.
- Comfortable working in a complex, matrixed environment with varied stakeholders.
- Team‑oriented leadership style with the confidence to navigate challenging situations diplomatically.
Preferred Background
- Experience in asset management or broader financial services.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or master’s degree preferred.
- CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CIPP, or related certifications.