IT Internal Audit Manager

About Accelerant

Accelerant is a data-driven risk exchange connecting underwriters of specialty insurance risk with risk capital providers. Accelerant was founded in 2018 by a group of longtime insurance industry executives and technology experts who shared a vision of rebuilding the way risk is exchanged – so that it works better, for everyone. The Accelerant risk exchange does business across more than 20 different countries and 250 specialty products, and we are proud that our insurers have been awarded an AM Best A- (Excellent) rating. For more information, please visit www.accelerant.ai.

Internal Audit at Accelerant

Accelerant is in the process of building a modern, forward-looking Internal Audit function designed to match the company’s rapid growth and technology-driven business model. Rather than creating a traditional, compliance-only audit team, Accelerant is establishing an Internal Audit department that acts as a strategic partner—focused on providing insights, strengthening governance, and enabling smart, scalable growth.

The new Internal Audit function will support the organization by evaluating emerging risks, enhancing operational and technology controls, and helping ensure that processes evolve in line with Accelerant’s innovative platform and global expansion. This team will leverage modern tools, data, and automation to deliver meaningful, efficient, and value-added audit work.

As one of the foundational members of this new department, you will help shape the vision, build the methodology, and contribute directly to creating a best-in-class audit capability that supports Accelerant’s mission and future success.

About the Role
At Accelerant, we’re building a smarter, more connected insurance ecosystem—and strong technology governance is essential to that mission. The IT Internal Audit Manager plays a key role in ensuring our systems, data, and processes operate securely, reliably, and in compliance with internal and external requirements. The IT Internal Audit Manager will lead Accelerant’s IT audit efforts, overseeing planning, scoping, resource management (including co-sourced teams), and the delivery of high-quality audits. This role goes beyond traditional assurance work providing advisory support upfront to help shape control design and implementation before risks materialize. You'll work cross-functionally with teams across product, technology, reinsurance, risk and compliance, finance and accounting, and operations to stay aligned on key initiatives and emerging risks. Success in this role requires a self-starter with strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across a dynamic, fast-paced organization.
What you'll do
As the IT Internal Audit Manager, you will report directly to the Chief Audit Executive and serve as the company's leader for all technology-related audit work. You will be responsible for helping develop the Internal Audit function from an IT perspective. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing a wide range of IT audits, including SOX ITGC testing and application controls testing, infrastructure reviews, IT risk assessments, and various operational audits. You'll also manage a team of internal and co-sourced resources, ensuring their work aligns with Accelerant's quality standards and strategic objectives. In this role, you'll be more than just an auditor - you'll be a trusted advisor and partner to the business. Accelerant's Internal Audit Team is highly engaged with stakeholders upfront, helping guide change before it happens, not just auditing after-the-fact. You'll collaborate closely with business process auditors and leaders across product, technology, reinsurance, risk and compliance, finance and accounting, and operations to proactively identify risks and drive improvements in controls and operations. You will also partner closely with the IT Risk and IT Compliance Teams.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the IT Internal Audit function by developing and executing the annual audit plan for IT audits, including SOX ITGCs, cloud computing, third-party risk, and system development and transformation initiatives.
• Oversee the SOX ITGC program, including testing design and operating effectiveness, and ensure work is performed at a level that enables external auditor reliance.
• Manage co-sourced audit resources, ensuring high-quality work product, consistency with internal methodologies, and clear, timely communication.
• Partner cross-functionally with business and technology teams to understand upcoming system implementations, migrations, and control changes, and provide advisory input early in the process.
• Coordinate with business process auditors to ensure integrated audit coverage across systems and processes.
• Conduct periodic audits or assessments of cybersecurity risks and related IT controls, in collaboration with internal security stakeholders.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on IT controls and risk management, offering insights that support business goals while safeguarding the enterprise.
• Drive continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and practices, and maintain documentation in compliance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and support the remediation process by providing practical, risk-based guidance.
• Stay current on trends and developments in technology, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks impacting internal audit (e.g., NIST, COBIT, SOX, COSO, ISO 27001).
Who you are
• You have 10+ years of relevant IT audit, IT risk management, or IT controls experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in a Big 4 accounting firm.
• You have proven leadership experience in managing end-to-end IT audits, including SOX 404, pre/ post implementation reviews, maturity assessments using IT frameworks, and other operational audits which rely heavily on system functionality.
• You are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes full ownership of your workstream, delivering with minimal oversight.
• You are a strong communicator, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• You have experience managing co-sourced audit teams or third-party vendors, with a focus on maintaining quality and efficiency.
• You are comfortable providing advisory input on systems and controls during project planning, not just identifying gaps after the fact.
• You have a strong understanding of IT frameworks and regulatory requirements, such as COBIT, ISO, NIST, and COSO.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CPA are strongly preferred.