About the Company

MGO is a nationally recognized CPA and advisory firm with more than 500 professionals across the United States and India. Serving clients in 97 countries, MGO provides audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services across a wide range of industries.

The firm is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and is committed to helping clients navigate complex business, technology, and regulatory challenges.

Position

Director, IT Risk

Location: Remote (United States)

Employment Type: Part-Time

Role Overview

MGO is seeking an experienced IT Risk Director to lead IT Internal Audit and Advisory engagements across a diverse client portfolio.

This senior leadership role will serve as a trusted advisor to PCAOB-regulated clients while overseeing complex IT risk, compliance, governance, and assurance initiatives. The successful candidate will also mentor engagement teams, manage client relationships, and drive operational excellence across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

IT Risk & Advisory Leadership

• Lead IT Internal Audit and Advisory engagements
• Oversee IT risk assessments, internal audits, and compliance reviews
• Ensure engagements meet quality, performance, and financial objectives
• Provide practical recommendations that balance risk mitigation with business objectives

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Serve as a primary point of contact for financial audit inquiries
• Interface with regulatory bodies, including PCAOB
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards
• Support clients in strengthening governance and control environments

Client Relationship Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders
• Manage ongoing client relationships and engagement delivery
• Negotiate project scope, budgets, and billing arrangements
• Identify opportunities for expanded advisory services

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor IT risk and audit professionals
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support professional development and career growth across engagement teams
• Drive operational excellence and delivery consistency

Project & Engagement Management

• Plan and oversee complex IT audit and compliance engagements
• Manage project timelines, staffing, and deliverables
• Monitor engagement performance against financial and operational goals
• Ensure high-quality client outcomes

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 12+ years of experience in:
  • IT Risk
  • Internal Audit
  • IT Compliance
  • Information Security
• Proven experience leading ITGC, SOX, and IT audit engagements
• Experience managing client relationships within a professional services environment
• Demonstrated team leadership and project management experience

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of:

• IT General Controls (ITGC)
• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• PCAOB standards
• COSO
• COBIT
• ISO 27001
• ITIL
• PCI DSS
• HIPAA
• GLBA
• FFIEC

Preferred Certifications

One or more of the following certifications is preferred:

• CISA
• CISSP
• CRISC
• Equivalent industry certifications

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned IT risk, audit, cybersecurity, or compliance leader who can combine technical expertise with strong client-facing consulting skills.

Successful candidates will have experience advising executive stakeholders, leading complex engagements, mentoring teams, and helping organizations strengthen governance, risk, and compliance programs.

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