IT Managing Director - Internal Audit Advisory

Location: Los Angeles, California

Department: IT Internal Audit Advisory

Type: Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid (local travel within Los Angeles and Orange County)

About the Opportunity

A leading national technical advisory firm is seeking a Managing Director to join its high-performing IT Internal Audit Advisory practice. This firm partners with top talent and works on complex, engaging projects spanning emerging growth companies to large multi-national organizations. Known for its culture of excellence, strong relationships, and commitment to work-life balance, the firm offers a collaborative environment where professionals can thrive.

This role provides the flexibility of a hybrid work model while maintaining in-person engagement with clients in the local market.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of IT Internal Audit Advisory services and ensure engagement performance aligns with projected metrics.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand service offerings and grow the client base within the IT Internal Audit Advisory practice.
• Build and manage project teams to assess IT environments, risks, internal controls, internal audit projects, and compliance activities for organizations ranging from newly public high-growth companies to large established enterprises.
• Foster a people-first culture that promotes growth, mentorship, and advancement for team members.
• Lead, develop, mentor, and train staff at all levels.
• Recommend internal control solutions that balance mitigation of risk with client resource constraints.
• Maintain and strengthen strong client relationships through a collaborative and consultative approach.
• Participate in go-to-market strategies and practice development initiatives.
• Negotiate scope, billing rates, and budgets for recurring client engagements.
• Ensure excellence in project delivery, including project charter creation, workflow design, process mapping, and oversight of project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience developing, implementing, or architecting information systems, with deep understanding of IT Risk and Internal Audit.
• Proven experience delivering internal audit advisory services in a professional services environment.
• Experience with financial services or banking products is highly preferred, especially engagements involving regional, super-regional, or global financial institutions.
• Existing relationships with IT and audit executives such as CIOs, CISOs, Directors of Internal Audit, or CAEs.
• Strong experience managing IT Risk/Internal Audit engagements, including project planning and execution.
• Knowledge of process definition, workflow design, and process mapping.
• Broad technical knowledge across systems evaluation, operations, and IT architecture

Pay and Benefits

• Typical 40 to 50 hour work week.

• Ongoing training and CPE compliance support.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.

• 401(k) with employer match.

• 25 days of PTO + Office Shutdown between Christmas & New Year.

• Monthly mobile reimbursement

• Technology, health, wellness, and flexible reimbursement allowances.

• Base salary range: $200,000 to $250,000

• Additional sales commission and performance bonus opportunities.