Join AutoZone’s Internal Audit team and provide critical, real-time support to all functional areas of our domestic and international operations. As the IT Audit Director, you will establish the strategic direction of the IT Audit function, lead and execute the IT audit plan, and provide regular updates to executive leadership, including the CFO, CIO, and Audit Committee. You will advise on new technology and initiatives from an internal controls perspective, coordinate IT audit activities with external auditors, and manage IT general controls and SOX testing. This role requires effective interaction with IT and business leadership to drive risk mitigation and stay abreast of IT operational changes and emerging technologies. Additionally, you will conduct the annual audit risk assessment and monitor the changing technology risk landscape in coordination with IT leadership and the Enterprise Risk Management program. We are committed to developing talented individuals to grow into leadership roles and make impactful contributions to AutoZone and the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of auditors performing IT and integrated assurance audits and advisory projects.

• Execute IT audit procedures based on risk and impact to the business.

• Lead pre- and post-implementation audits of new system implementations, expanding ERP footprint, and application re-writes.

• Develop an understanding of the organization’s business processes, goals, and strategy.

• Examine and analyze technology and business risks by performing IT audit work.

• Develop the annual IT audit plan of high-risk/importance projects.

• Support departmental transformation with pilots of new audit processes, procedures, and technology.

• Proactively coordinate with IT and business leadership to identify key initiatives and changes in the business environment.

• Lead SOX IT general controls and security testing and application testing.

• Manage the relationship with external auditors.

• Establish a vision and implement a plan for the Internal Audit Data Analytics program.

• Lead the development of continuous auditing procedures.

• Implement data analytics training programs to improve data analysis skills for all team members.

  Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Management Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, Computer Science or other IT related discipline.  Master’s Degree preferred

• CISA certification a requirement; CISSP, CPA or CIA a plus

• Ten plus years of IT audit experience with large public company or big four accounting firm

• In-depth technical knowledge of IT audit practices, IT general controls, and SOX

• Possess strong subject matter knowledge in critical areas of technology infrastructure, information security, and technology service processes

• Knowledge of internal audit principles (IIA Standards, and COSO) and IT control frameworks (COBIT, NIST, SANS, and ISO)

• Proficient in CAAT applications using ACL, SQL, SAS, MS Access, or MS Excel or other similar tools

• Familiarity with the following technical areas/platforms beneficial:

• Operating Systems: IBM Mainframe/RACF, Linux, AIX

• Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, Informix

• ERP: PeopleSoft Financials and Oracle HCM

• Windows Network/Active Directory, Firewalls, Encryption, Anti-virus, intrusion detection, etc.

• Familiar with statistical analysis and BI tools and technology such as R, Python, SQL, SAAS, WebFocus, and SharePoint

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  Benefits at AutoZone

  AutoZone cares about people. That’s why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefit guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

  Some of these benefits include:

  • Competitive pay and paid time off

  • Unrivaled company culture

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options  

  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards

  • Exclusive Discounts and Perks, including AutoZone In-store discount

  • 401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase Plan

  • AutoZoners Living Well Program for mental and physical health

  • Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement 

  Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for Autozoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at careers.autozone.com