Manager, IT Audit

StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.

We're looking for a Manager, IT Audit to help scale and modernize our compliance capabilities alongside mentoring and leading a team. This role works closely with Legal, Engineering, Finance, and People teams to ensure IT controls are embedded across key business processes and that audit requirements are met consistently across the organization.

StackAdapt is a Remote First company, we are open to candidates located anywhere in Canada for this position.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of IT audits including SOC1, SOC2, and financial statement audits, coordinating with external auditors and internal stakeholders
• Execute on the established IPO-readiness plan by implementing and monitoring IT general controls (ITGCs) and SOX compliance frameworks across the organization
• Identify control gaps, assess risk exposure, and develop actionable remediation plans in partnership with Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams
• Build and evolve AI-enabled audit workflows to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and scale compliance operations to meet public company requirements
• Manage and develop team members, setting clear expectations, providing coaching, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Months 1–2: Onboard into active audit cycles, take ownership of SOC1/SOC2 deliverables, and establish relationships with key cross-functional partners
• Months 3–4: Lead a full cycle of IT controls testing, identify gaps in the current ITGC framework, and advance execution of established SOX readiness priorities
• Months 5–6: Deliver a progress update on IPO-readiness execution milestones and present a roadmap for AI-enabled audit process improvements to leadership
• Successful completion of all three external audits (financial statement, SOC1, SOC2) with no material findings
• On-track execution of SOX/ITGC IPO-readiness milestones within first 6 months
• Measurable reduction in manual audit effort through AI and automation initiatives
• Stakeholder satisfaction scores from cross-functional partners (Engineering, Legal, Finance)
• Team development milestones met — direct reports progressing against defined growth plans

What You'll Bring to the Table

• 5+ years of experience in IT audit, internal controls, or information security, with at least 2 years in a people management capacity
• Demonstrated expertise in SOC1/SOC2 audits, IT general controls (ITGCs), and SOX compliance frameworks
• Active CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) certification required
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent audit programs in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Experience leveraging automation or AI tools to improve audit workflows and compliance processes
• Strong communicator with the ability to translate complex technical controls into clear, business-relevant insights for senior stakeholders
• CPA designation is considered a strong asset