Senior IT Internal Auditor

Overview:
As a Sr IT Internal Auditor for Patterson Companies, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experiences, as well as learn about our entire company, through a variety of audit activities and projects. You will also help us transform into a risk-based, leading-practices Internal Audit Function, as part of our Internal Audit transformation initiative through the use of data analytics and audit automation. This exciting initiative will allow us to provide better risk management within our dynamic and growing company, and will also enable us to provide more insightful, innovative, and forward-thinking ideas to our business partners.

Responsibilities:
Execute assigned Internal Audit projects, including IT audits, integrated operational/financial audits, SOX assessments / testing, investigations, and special projects

Summarize and present audit/project results to Internal Audit management; assist with presenting results to business partners and other senior leadership

Advise business partners regarding risks, internal controls, and process improvement opportunities during projects

Provide assistance to external auditors during audit, as assigned

Assist with execution of projects as part of the transformation initiative, including Internal Audit quality assessment activities

Perform data analytics, including writing queries and scripts to extract, transform, and analyze data. Draw appropriate conclusions and observations regarding the data.

Write scripts and use relevant software to automate processes, collect and organize data, and produce workpapers and other documentation.

Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, Mathematics/Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security, or a Bachelor's degree in another field with three or more years of relevant work experience

3 or more years of progressive experience with finance, IT, internal audit, IT risk assessment, internal controls for information technology, computer programming, cybersecurity or related work

Demonstrated familiarity with IT processes of large organizations (e.g., service management, system lifecycle management, change management)

Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills, including an ability to communicate key messages in a clear and concise manner

Proven problem solving and analytical skills

Ability to produce high-quality deliverables in a timely manner with appropriate oversight

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently

Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships

Able to quickly adapt to changing and dynamic environment

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft business applications

Ability to travel up to 15%, depending on project assignments

Preferred:

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISSP, CISA) or working towards a professional certification

Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulatory requirements and methodologies

Experience with scripting and data analytics/automation technologies, such as Python, PowerShell, SQL

Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards relevant to IT audit and security (COBIT, NIST, ISO, ITIL, etc.)

Familiarity with common industry regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 1/2)

ServiceNow knowledge

SAP (or other ERP system such as Oracle, JDE, or PeopleSoft) knowledge

Experience in the healthcare and/or distribution industries

EEO Statement:
As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees' unique experiences and differences are what strengthen us and drive our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We are Patterson. We welcome you.