Internal Audit Manager - IT

Tractor Supply Company (TSCO), the largest retail chain of rural lifestyle products in the United States, is dedicated to enhancing our strong company culture built on our team members’ commitment to our Mission and Values.  With over 1,700 stores in 49 states and an innovative e-commerce platform, Tractor Supply ranks in the Fortune 400 with revenues of $7 billion and growing!

Come grow your career with us as we serve those who live “Life out Here”!

This position is responsible for planning and managing audits of IT processes, systems and controls at the Store Support Center with the goal of improving risk management, operations, security, compliance, and the overall system of internal controls.

1. Maintain an understanding of Company business initiatives and IT projects. Work with IT management to plan audit engagements of IT processes, infrastructure, operating systems, security, and IT management programs. 
2. Design and lead audits and projects to evaluate whether IT risks are adequately managed and to identify best practices and improvements to advance risk management, governance and control processes.
3. Write audit reports and make presentations to management and the Audit Committee to communicate the results of audits and offer recommendations.
4. Review and approve the work of the IT Audit Team. Ensure audits are performed objectively, audit conclusions are correct, and results are reported accurately.
5. Lead and develop the IT Audit Team. Train the team on IT practices, risks, internal controls and audit procedures.  Help the team design and execute audits and provide them with feedback about their performance. Encourage the team to continuously strive for better ways to work and add value to Tractor Supply Company.
6. Foster strong relationships with IT Management and other business leaders to provide consultative support towards development of solutions to internal control and process deficiencies identified through audits. Participate on business and IT project teams and offer advice on risks, work processes and internal controls.
7. Design and employ a quality assurance program to ensure audits are performed in compliance with Internal Audit departmental procedures, best practices, and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
8. Perform ad hoc appraisals, inspections, investigations, or reviews as requested by the Vice President of Internal Audit or other senior management.
9. Assist the Vice President of Internal Audit with development and execution of the annual Internal Audit Plan. Participate in risk assessments to identify areas chosen for audit. Coordinate and manage the audit schedule for the IT Audit Team.

Experience: 5 years’ experience in IT audit or technology risk consulting

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or business from an accredited college or university.  Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered. 

Professional Certification:  Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - Must Have

Other knowledge, skills or abilities:

• Experience performing audits and assessments of IT processes, infrastructure, operating systems, information security, and management programs
• Ability to manage and also perform IT audits and assessment projects from start to finish, including planning, risk assessment, identifying controls, creating audit procedures, testing work processes and controls, preparing workpapers, and developing conclusions about IT and business processes, risks and controls
• Knowledge of information security risks and controls, IT change management, networking (routers, switches, firewalls) and Windows and Linux Operating Systems
• Ability to compile and analyze information, develop conclusions and provide credible information and advice to improve IT effectiveness, risk management and controls
• Skilled and experienced in leadership of direct reports
• Ability to speak and write clearly; Experience with writing internal audit reports
• Knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing