Senior Manager, Internal Audit – IT (Hybrid)

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At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

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Position Summary: 

The Senior Manager, Internal Audit – IT, sits within Illumina’s Internal Audit Function and is responsible for supporting the company’s SOX compliance program and providing independent and objective assurance as to the effectiveness of management’s internal controls over IT-related processes and systems. Additionally, this role, which reports to the Associate Director, Internal Audit – IT, will be responsible for performing IT-related advisory engagements and operational audits.

The candidate must have in-depth experience in identifying and assessing technology risks, proficiency in testing and reviewing controls, and the ability to understand and convey the connection between technology risks and their impact on business processes. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as a customer-centric mindset.

All About You

You are a business-and tech-savvy team player who is passionate about the work that you do. Your outstanding communication skills and ability to build and maintain effective relationships set you apart from the crowd and are the drivers of your success. You pay attention to details, stay organized, adapt to new situations, and can work in a very fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team. You take pride in delivering work products of the highest quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the company’s SOX compliance program, manage the end-to-end SOX lifecycle and overall IT-related SOX activities, and act as the primary liaison across relevant stakeholder groups
• Drive and coordinate efforts with co-source partners and review workpapers to ensure they are high-quality (clear, concise, accurate, logical, and detailed) and timely
• Perform testing and review of controls, and evaluate any control deficiencies 
• Review internal control processes to ensure narratives, flowcharts, control descriptions, and risk and control matrices are of high quality
• Coordinate control-related assurance activities with external auditors to meet SEC reporting timelines
• In an advisory capacity, review the design of proposed changes to business processes and systems and provide management with independent and objective risk insights and effective risk mitigation strategies
• Conduct testing of the Software Development Lifecycle for relevant system implementations
• Lead operational audits that integrate both business process and technology, in compliance with professional and departmental standards
• Conduct audit planning, scoping, engagement-level risk assessments, execute fieldwork, present audit findings and recommendations to key stakeholders, and deliver timely audit reports
• Perform follow-up procedures on audit findings to ensure timely remediation by management
• As a risk champion, develop and deliver risk-related training across the organization
• Lead and/or participate in department and broader Finance initiatives and engagements, and execute other projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
• Internal Audit professional with at least 10 years of progressive audit experience in a public accounting firm and/or multinational public company
• Prior experience conducting operational audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, with the ability to confidently discuss risks, audit findings, and deficiencies with management, provide business-focused control recommendations, and deliver high quality work product with minimal revisions
• Keen interest in company operations with the ability to apply learnings, build cross functional relationships at all levels, and stay abreast of organizational changes
• Experience in designing, monitoring, and evaluating internal controls for a multinational organization
• Experience in using data analytics to drive actionable insights
• Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently to successfully deliver projects
• Adaptable to a fast-paced culture, changes in the business environment, dealing with ambiguity, and shifts in priorities
• Strong project management skills with an ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Ability to create and deliver clear, concise, and impactful presentations to senior management, translating complex information into executive-level insights and actionable recommendations
• Familiarity with AuditBoard and/or Teammate, and process flowchart tools
• Knowledge of the technology stack, IT General Controls, Application Controls, Cybersecurity, and ERP environments (SAP Preferred)
• Experience working in life sciences, technology, or pharmaceutical industry

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Accounting or equivalent
• CISA, CISM, CIA, or equivalent professional certification required

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The estimated base salary range for the Senior Manager, Internal Audit – IT (Hybrid) role based in the United States of America is: $138,800 - $208,200. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.