US LBM Manager, Internal Audit & Controls (IT)

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 15,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 70 companies and have expanded to more than 500 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.

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A Brief Overview
The Manager, Internal Audit and Controls IT will play a vital role in advising the business on appropriate business process and IT controls. This is a unique opportunity to put your own stamp on establishing an Internal Audit function and a foundationally strong internal controls framework. As part of the Internal Audit and Controls Team, the IT Manager will establish and maintain effective relationships with middle and senior level IT Management across the firm to better position the IT Audit function to perform audits and provide value added services to clients, including producing effective reports and opinions which successfully influence executive management to manage risk prudently within the company’s risk appetite. The skills necessary to succeed in this role include team management skills, strong multi-tasking and organization skills, strong understanding of internal controls, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate and partner with a diverse group of stakeholders while producing high-quality deliverables.

What you will do

• Assist in developing the annual IT audit plan and updating the SOX IT scoping and risk assessment.

• Execute and manage a portfolio of high-quality audits, working collaboratively with Corporate IT and audit colleagues.

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all phases of IT SOX compliance to ensure that IT controls are properly designed and operating effectively for all in-scope processes.

• Provide technical guidance and advice to control owners for remediation of IT-related internal control gaps.

• Evaluate controls as new systems are implemented or processes change.

• Develop and execute data analytic test opportunities.

• Coordinate with external auditors on the annual audit and SOX testing plan.

• Provide internal controls training to control owners.

• Mentor and develop the talent of the IT SOX Team.

• Promptly respond to and complete ad hoc business requests.

• When/if appropriate, engage and contribute to recruiting, on-boarding, learning, and career development processes for Internal Audit staff.

Competencies

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Accountability – holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

• Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

• Tech Savvy –Adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.

Education & Experience Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, Computer Science, or related discipline.

• 8+ years of work experience in the IT Audit Technology space.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Big 4 Public Accounting experience.

• Certification such as CISA.

• Note: This position is hybrid based out of Iselin, NJ.

• A minimum of 1 year experience managing staff.

Skills and Abilities

• IT knowledge: Proficient level knowledge of IT related technical guidance standards (ITIL, COSO, COBIT etc.). Thorough knowledge of auditing standards, technology/security focused regulations, IT general controls and application controls.

• Analytical mindset: Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make recommendations or decisions.

• Attention to detail: Ability to observe and identify key details.

• Collaboration: Can develop and maintain cross-functional business partnership with professionalism.

• Communication skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication. Knows how to tailor a message based on audience.

• Project management: Ability to multi-task with a demonstrated ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

• Team Management: Ability to lead by example, train and motivate the team.

• MS Office experience required.

• Experience with data analytic tools e.g., IDEA, flowcharting tools e.g., Visio, and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools e.g., AuditBoard a plus.

Travel Requirements

• 20% Travel, overnight as needed.

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US LBM Holdings, LLC, is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.