IT Controls Specialist in Portland, Oregon - #73678 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 73678

IT Controls Specialist
Our client is seeking an IT Controls Specialist to support the execution and enhancement of a comprehensive IT controls and compliance program. This role will partner with Internal Audit, IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to assess controls, strengthen documentation, address control gaps, and ensure compliance deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate combines strong IT audit and controls knowledge with excellent project management, documentation, and communication skills.

This role is fully remote.

IT Controls Specialist Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance process narratives, risk and control matrices, and other documentation supporting IT controls and financial compliance requirements.
• Evaluate IT General Controls (ITGCs), including user access, change management, computer operations, and security controls, across key systems and technology processes.
• Assess and document Information Provided by the Entity (IPE), including data sources, report logic, parameters, completeness, accuracy, and supporting evidence.
• Partner with control owners and management to identify control deficiencies, coordinate remediation activities, and support timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Coordinate multiple compliance workstreams by maintaining project plans, monitoring milestones, following up on action items, and managing stakeholder information requests.
• Prepare clear and timely project status updates, communicate progress and outstanding risks, and proactively escalate potential delays or issues to management.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Finance, IT, and business process owners to support ongoing compliance activities and strengthen the overall control environment.
• Review and refine process documentation, flowcharts, control descriptions, and related compliance materials to ensure accuracy and consistency.

IT Controls Specialist Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Six or more years of experience in IT internal controls, internal audit, external audit, or a related compliance function.
• Strong knowledge of IT General Controls, business process controls, risk and control matrices, and financial control environments.
• Hands-on experience with compliance and control frameworks such as JSOX, SOX, ICFR, COBIT, COSO, or MAR; direct JSOX experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and documenting controls related to access management, change management, IT operations, and information security.
• Experience assessing and validating IPE and supporting documentation used to demonstrate control effectiveness and compliance.
• Strong technical writing and documentation abilities, including experience developing process narratives, flowcharts, control descriptions, and risk and control matrices.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities, deadlines, stakeholders, and project deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at varying levels of an organization.
• Professional certification such as CISA, CIA, CPA, or CISSP is preferred.
• Experience within the insurance industry is a plus.

Compensation: (DOE)

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