Manager - Information Technology Audit

Purpose of Position 

RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) owns subsidiaries that manufacture, market, and sell various specialty chemical product lines, including high-quality specialty paints, infrastructure rehab and repair products, protective coatings, roofing systems, sealants, and adhesives, focusing on the maintenance and improvement needs of the industrial, specialty and consumer markets. Our family of products includes those marketed under brand names such as API, Carboline, CAVE, DAP, Day-Glo, Dri-Eaz, Dryvit, Euclid, EUCO, Fibergrate, Fibregrid, Fibrecrete, Flecto, Flowcrete, Gator, Grupo PV, Hummervoll, illbruck, Kemtile, Key Resin, Nudura, Mohawk, Prime Resins, Rust-Oleum, Specialty Polymer Coatings, Stonhard, Strathmore, TCI, Toxement, Tremco, Tuf-Strand, Universal Sealants, Viapol, Watco and Zinsser.  As of May 31, 2023, our subsidiaries marketed products in approximately 164 countries and territories and operated manufacturing facilities in approximately 121 locations. Approximately 29% of our sales are generated in international markets through a combination of exports to and direct sales in foreign countries. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023, we recorded net sales of $7.3 billion.

The Manager – Information Technology Audit, reports directly to the Director – Information Technology Audit and is responsible for auditing more complex areas as well as leading audit teams in the execution of IT audits for RPM International Inc.  These audit activities include testing of IT general controls in support of Management’s Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting, audits of IT ERP System Implementations, audits of Information Security, and audits of specific scope IT systems throughout the company. 

In addition, RPM’s Internal Audit Department may work on various other projects on an ad hoc basis.  This role may be asked to travel up to 25% of the year with 10-15% being average.  Travel requirement is flexible based on personal requirements.

Essential Functions 

1. The Manager of IT Audit will be responsible for directly supervising the Staff IT Auditor(s) on many of the IT audit projects.  This includes responsibility for oversight of the staff work, review of staff testing and providing direct performance feedback to team members at the conclusion of each audit. 
2. Manage the day-to-day audit site visits, which consists of evaluating the design and perform operating testing over higher risk key IT internal controls. 
3. Perform higher risk and more complex audit IT procedures during ERP System Implementation and other IT focused audits in accordance with Internal Audit’s audit plan. 
4. Prepare summaries of the audit procedures performed and the results achieved at the conclusion of each audit. Assist in developing recommendations for remedial action to improve operations within an agreed upon implementation schedule. Conduct follow-up discussions and tests to ascertain whether agreed upon corrective measures have been implemented. 
5. Respond to internal requests for support or assistance in a prompt and professional manner. 
6. Coordinate IT Audit activities with the Company’s external auditors, who rely significantly on the work performed by Internal Audit.
7. Keep abreast of laws, rules and regulations issued by applicable regulatory agencies with which the Company must comply. 
8. Maintain personal and professional competency through appropriate participation in professional organizations and attendance at relevant internal and external training opportunities. 
9. Knowledge and Skills required for Position include: 
   1. Positive Attitude & willingness to work in small teams 
   2. Ability to communicate, learn, and be self-sufficient 
   3. Effective oral and written communication skills 
   4. Ability to understand and follow directions 

Relationship and Contacts 

1. Director – IT Audit - This role reports to the Director and receives guidance on current workload assignments and priorities.
2. Managers of Internal Audit, Senior Internal Auditors, Staff Internal Auditors, and Interns – On a daily basis, this role is expected to work collaboratively with other members of the Internal Audit team, including the supervision and guidance of Staff IT Auditor(s).
3. Vice President - Internal Audit & Chief Audit Executive - On a regular basis, this role is expected to work with the Director in order to keep the VP up to date with regard to the current status of the activities of the Internal Audit Department.
4. Corporate Management – Frequent interaction with Corporate IT, Corporate Information Security and Corporate Legal & Compliance.
5. Segment and Operating Company IT Management - Though the degree will vary with every audit, this position will have contact with key IT employees, globally throughout the organization including Segment Level Chief Information Officers and key IT Directors/Managers.
6. External Auditors  – The Manager will have frequent and ongoing communication and coordination with external auditors on all key IT audit activities.  This will include formal quarterly update meeting as well as frequent status updates.

Education/License/Certification/Experience Requirements 

1. At least 5 years of relevant experience.
2. Knowledge of and experience with IT auditing of SAP, and other ERP system environments, is strongly preferred.
3. Knowledge of and experience with IT auditing of Microsoft Active Directory is strongly preferred.
4. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is strongly preferred.
5. Experience with the Auditboard audit support tool is strongly preferred.
6. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 
7. The ideal candidate would have a mixture of experience in Audit (Internal and/or External) and Information Technology.

Benefits and Compensation

The employee will be eligible to participate in all applicable corporate benefit programs which include a defined benefit pension plan, a company-matched 401(k), medical and dental plans, group life and disability plans, and employee assistance program.  The employee will also be eligible for paid vacation, PTO, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.  Employee will be eligible for annual merit increases and bonus.  Hybrid work schedule available at Brunswick Hills, Ohio office.