Director, IT Audit

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for technology risk management and information systems excellence? Do you thrive in environments where you can shape audit strategies, mentor high-performing teams, and drive meaningful change across a complex organizational landscape? arenaflex is seeking an experienced Director, IT Audit to join our Global Audit team and lead our technology audit initiatives from our Chattanooga, Tennessee headquarters.

About arenaflex

When you join the team at arenaflex, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive both professionally and personally. We are a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits solutions, serving millions of customers worldwide. Our mission is to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments—and this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed.

With operations spanning international markets and a workforce of talented professionals, arenaflex offers a dynamic environment where your expertise in IT audit and technology risk management will make a meaningful impact. We believe in investing in our people, fostering inclusion and diversity, and creating pathways for career advancement. Join us and become part of a team where your contributions matter and your growth is prioritized.

Why This Role Matters at arenaflex

Global Audit at arenaflex operates with a vision to be a trusted advisor that contributes to achieving our purpose by providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services in the areas of risk, control, and business process. We recruit and develop future business leaders and act as change agents in leading best practices throughout the organization.

As our Director, IT Audit, you will be responsible for leading audits that monitor the risk environment and provide actionable insights on effective risk and controls. You will specialize in the functional area of IT Audit while also engaging in integrated audits with other functional areas such as US Business, Corporate, or Internal Controls. This role offers the opportunity to coach and manage professional staff, provide strategic direction and guidance to the team, and contribute across all functional areas of Internal Audit.

You will leverage your unique skills to make an immediate impact on our team and organization, helping us achieve our shared vision of excellence in risk management and control assurance. Your activities will include thoughtfully assigning development activities to provide your team exposure to IT systems and technical professionals working in digital transformation, including computer and network hardware, operating systems, networking, programming and software development, web and mobile applications, cloud computing, databases and data analytics, and cybersecurity.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

As the Director, IT Audit at arenaflex, you will take on a leadership role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on audit execution. Your primary responsibilities include:

Team Leadership and Development: Act as a leader to develop, challenge, empower, and share knowledge with direct reports and others within the Internal Audit function to aid in defining and achieving individual development goals. Coach your team in solving problems, managing ambiguity, adapting, and working through obstacles to meeting department performance goals such as on-time delivery of quality audits.

Change Management: Influence and guide the team through change and organizational transformation, which may include the use of new technologies, automation, data analytics, emergent skills, and adoption of new processes. Lead and drive change effectively and positively, role modeling effective change behavior.

IT Risk Assessment and Audit Execution: Utilize strong audit, technical, and business acumen to guide teams through conducting effective IT-related risk assessments and designing audit procedures that connect processes, risks, and industry trends in order to provide objective assurance and insights to leadership. This includes assurance on compliance with applicable regulations such as IT general controls in scope for the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX).

Strategic Planning: Establish clear expectations for the outcomes of your team that support Internal Audit's plans and objectives. Contribute to the development of a risk-based audit plan that evaluates a broad spectrum of risks across business operations, strategic capabilities, technology, and data.

Resource Management: Effectively resource internal audit teams and co-sourced teams to enable timely completion of quality audits. Work independently and with other functional teams to efficiently plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work across audits and initiatives.

Stakeholder Partnership: Establish strong, effective, and collaborative partnerships with a broad range of technical professionals, business areas, and digital transformation leaders. Present audit results to business partners, including senior leaders, in a way that can be consumed, agreed to, and will inspire action.

Business Impact Assessment: Assess the impact of business changes and new processes on the control environment, informing the audit plan and scope. Utilize advanced understanding of audit principles and practices in alignment with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).

Talent Management: Collaborate with audit leadership to manage staffing needs of the team, including hiring, professional development, performance management, and compensation decisions.

Continuous Learning: Invest in ongoing learning such as departmental trainings, professional learning opportunities, and certifications such as CISA, CIA, CPA, or CFE. Stay current with industry trends, emerging risks, and internal and external issues while teaching and guiding others through their learning journey.

Technology Utilization: Utilize audit management software (AuditBoard), data analysis and visualization tools such as SQL and Microsoft Power BI. Advanced understanding of scripting or automated testing/analysis such as Python, PowerShell, or R is a plus.

Essential Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

A relevant four-year degree in information systems, computer science, finance, accounting, or another related field is required.

Professional certification such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) is preferred.

A minimum of six years of applicable work experience, including 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 capabilities.

Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills with demonstrated curiosity about emerging technologies and risk trends.

Highly motivated and self-directed nature, demonstrating strong results and leadership against a broad set of audit and organizational objectives.

Required Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and competencies:

Communication Excellence: Effective, inclusive, and succinct oral and written communicator who actively listens, builds strong connections, instills trust, influences, and aligns stakeholders. Strong negotiation skills and ability to successfully communicate complex information to diverse audiences, tailoring communication style to the needs of the audience.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to use data to provide comprehensive insights, enable better decision-making, and tell a compelling story while motivating the team to embrace the use of data analytics in their audit approach.

Continuous Improvement Mindset: Operate with a continuous improvement mindset, seeking more efficient ways of working, sharing knowledge, and encouraging others to pursue improvement opportunities.

Relationship Building: Build strong relationships on a foundation of trust while inspiring others to creatively solve problems and work together collaboratively.

Analytical Excellence: Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to articulate relationships and impacts between complex processes, internal and external issues, and broad risk trends while coaching others.

Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills. Understanding of Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) control framework for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial reporting.

Career Growth and Development Opportunities

At arenaflex, we are committed to investing in your professional development and creating pathways for career advancement. As our Director, IT Audit, you will have access to:

Comprehensive training programs and professional learning opportunities.

Support for pursuing industry-recognized certifications such as CISA, CIA, CPA, or CFE.

Mentorship from senior leadership and exposure to cross-functional business areas.

Leadership development programs designed to prepare you for future executive roles.

Exposure to emerging technologies and digital transformation initiatives across the organization.

Networking opportunities with professionals across various business units and geographic locations.

Our commitment to developing future business leaders means that your career trajectory at arenaflex can extend beyond the Internal Audit function. Many of our audit professionals go on to lead critical business units, IT functions, and strategic initiatives throughout the organization.

Work Environment and Culture

arenaflex offers a flexible work environment that supports productivity and work-life balance. Our award-winning culture prioritizes inclusion and diversity, ensuring that every team member feels valued and respected. We believe in fostering an environment where different perspectives are welcomed and where creativity and innovation thrive.

Our Chattanooga headquarters provides access to vibrant community resources while offering the infrastructure and support needed for professional success. You will collaborate with talented professionals across departments, building relationships that last throughout your career.

Compensation and Benefits

arenaflex offers a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience and expertise. The base salary range for this position is $109,100.00 to $213,300.00, with actual pay based on skill, geographical location, and experience.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health Coverage: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance options.

Income Protection: Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage.

Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions of up to 9.5% (includes both employer match and additional contribution).

Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including paid time to volunteer in your community.

Wellbeing: Mental health support and resources.

Education Assistance: Student loan repayment options and tuition reimbursement.

Incentives: Performance-based incentive plans that reward your contributions.

All benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.

Join Our Team

With colleagues helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at arenaflex is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family or developing tools to help navigate difficult moments, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team.

Help us help others by bringing your expertise in IT audit and technology risk management to arenaflex. We are looking for a leader who can inspire excellence, drive meaningful change, and contribute to our mission of being a trusted advisor in risk and control assurance.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make an impact at a company that values its people, we encourage you to apply today. Join Team arenaflex and discover what awaits you when you become part of a organization committed to your success.

Director of IT Audit - Technology Risk, Compliance & Information Systems Leadership