Director, IT Audit
Webroot
IT
Canada · Ontario, Canada · Mississauga, ON, Canada · Waterloo, ON, Canada · Richmond Hill, ON, Canada · Vaughan, ON, Canada
Hiring Manager: Amit Prabhu
Talent Acquisition Advisor: Kiel Petty
Job Code Level: FRM3
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YOUR IMPACT
WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS
- Lead the company’s ICFR/SOX compliance program for IT application and general controlsOversee IT audits related to system implementations, integrations, and high‑priority technology initiatives
- Direct the planning, execution, and reporting of medium‑ to high‑complexity IT operational audits
- Present audit findings, recommendations, and action plans to management and ensure timely remediation
- Build strong relationships with risk owners and IT leaders across functions and global locations
- Help develop and maintain an Internal Audit methodology that aligns with professional standards
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of IT audit professionals, ensuring appropriate skills and certifications
- Collaborate with other Audit Directors to execute the Internal Audit Plan and leverage analytics and technology tools
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or Systems Engineering or equivalent experience preferred.
- 10+ years in Information systems support, security engineering, or risk and governance.
- Understanding of information security requirements and compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO27001, ISO 42001 and COBIT5.
- CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CISA, CIA or ISACA Cybersecurity Audit Certificate a plus.
Skills and Experience:
- An ideal candidate must have a minimum of 12 years experience.Strong Internal or external Audit experience (Assurance services, Systems audit and IT SOX).Strong knowledge of the COSO control framework and COBIT.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and consistently, with effective listening and excellent writing skills. Strong report writing skills is a key requirement of this position.
- Demonstrated teamwork and leadership. This includes leading a team of at least 6-8 senior audit professionals in varied global locations.
- Demonstrated ability to drive a culture of accuracy and efficiency in a continuously changing environment.
- Excellent analytical skills – to identify and cover the highest risks with efficient and practical solutions
- Ability to extract data and work with systems and software applications.
- Experience with Audit Board or other similar products for managing audit progress, scheduling and electronic working papers in an asset.
OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.
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Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.
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