Manager, IT Risk and Controls
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for skilled IT risk managers grows, with a 25% increase in job postings over the last year, candidates with expertise in IT controls and audit readiness are in high demand. Openai, a leader in AI technology, is seeking a Manager of IT Risk and Controls to lead their IT controls environment. With the company's focus on innovation and scalability, this role offers a unique opportunity to work with a cutting-edge team. Before applying, candidates should be aware that this role requires strong technical skills, including hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Job Description
About the Role
The Manager, IT Risk and Controls will play a critical role in designing and implementing secure, compliant, and scalable systems that support Openai's mission. This role sits within the Finance Risk Management team and will work closely with Engineering, Security, and Compliance to ensure financial systems are resilient and automation-ready.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT audit, SOX, internal controls, or risk management, with hands-on experience in financial reporting systems. They will be responsible for leading the design, assessment, and readiness of controls, evaluating risk across systems and integrations, and ensuring that the control environment is rigorous, scalable, and aligned with business growth.
What You Will Do
- Own IT SOX readiness for finance and HR-related systems, and other systems impacting financial reporting
- Design and improve controls across end-to-end, system-driven processes such as revenue workflows, financial close, payroll, equity administration, procurement intake/approvals, and HR/Finance integrations
- Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, HR, Engineering, Security, and system owners to make sure system logic, automations, integrations, roles, workflows, and configurations support accurate and reliable financial reporting
- Evaluate Oracle Fusion access, role design, segregation of duties, privileged access, provisioning/deprovisioning, quarterly access reviews, audit logging, and key finance configurations
- Assess Oracle Fusion change and configuration governance, including setup changes, approval workflows, flexfields, scheduled jobs, integrations, custom reports, and release/update impacts
- Support audit readiness end-to-end: walkthroughs, documentation, evidence standards, PBC coordination, and auditor Q&A
- Drive smarter ways of working by improving control automation, standardization, and continuous monitoring across Oracle Fusion and connected finance, HR, and procurement systems
- Act as the day-to-day point of contact for external auditors on IT risk, ITGCs, automated controls
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in IT audit, SOX, internal controls, or risk management, with hands-on exposure to financial reporting systems
- Strong hands-on Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP experience, especially in an ITGC, SOX, IT audit, or controls capacity
- Experience designing and testing ITGCs for Oracle Fusion, including user access, role provisioning, privileged access, segregation of duties, change/configuration management, job monitoring, and availability controls
- Experience with Oracle Fusion Financials controls across areas such as general ledger, procure-to-pay accounting impacts, order-to-cash/revenue, financial close, reporting, integrations, and key configurations
- Familiarity with Workday controls related to HR master data, payroll inputs/outputs, role-based access, integrations, and downstream finance impacts
- Familiarity with Zip or similar procurement intake/workflow platforms, including approval workflows, access controls, vendor/request data, and integrations with ERP or finance systems
Nice to Have
- Certification in IT audit or risk management, such as CISA or CRISC
- Experience with automation tools, such as robotic process automation (RPA)
- Knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI
- Experience with cloud-based ERP systems, such as Oracle Fusion or Workday
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible paid time off and sick leave
- Remote work stipend and home office setup support
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
How to Stand Out
- Highlight your experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and IT controls in your resume and cover letter
- Be prepared to discuss your approach to IT risk management and audit readiness in the interview
- Showcase your analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Emphasize your ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Research Openai's company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you align with them
- Prepare examples of your experience with automation tools and data analytics, and be ready to discuss how you can apply these skills to the role
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