Internal Controls Senior Manager

WHO WE ARE Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

Job Objective The Senior Manager, Internal Controls Advisory is responsible for leading the successful execution of multiple client engagements while developing team members, driving operational excellence, and contributing to the growth and strategic direction of the practice. This individual serves as a trusted advisor to clients, a coach to managers and staff, and a key member of the practice leadership team.

Reporting to the Director of Internal Controls, the Senior Manager oversees engagement delivery across a portfolio of clients, manages and develops team members, supports business development efforts, strengthens methodologies and practice operations, and cultivates a high-performing, people-centered team culture.

Success in this role requires a balance of technical expertise, leadership, client relationship management, business acumen, and a passion for helping others grow.

Key Responsibilities Client Delivery & Engagement Leadership Lead multiple internal controls, SOX, internal audit, risk advisory, and governance engagements simultaneously.

Serve as the primary day-to-day client relationship leader and trusted advisor.

Ensure engagements are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with firm quality standards.

Review work products, proactively address engagement risks, and identify opportunities to strengthen governance, optimize controls, improve processes, and manage technology and AI-related risks.

Team Leadership & Talent Development Lead, coach, and develop managers, senior associates, associates, and offshore team members.

Provide ongoing feedback, mentoring, and career development support while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Support recruiting, onboarding, retention, and development of future leaders.

Practice Management, Growth & Culture Support staffing, utilization, engagement economics, methodologies, tools, templates, training, and strategic practice initiatives.

Contribute to proposals, scoping, pricing, pursuits, networking, thought leadership, webinars, speaking engagements, and expansion of client relationships.

Collaborate across service lines and industries to deliver integrated solutions.

Champion firm values and cultivate a positive, inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team culture.

Qualifications7+ years of experience in internal audit, SOX/ICFR, risk advisory, compliance, IT risk, controls advisory, or a related field.

Experience leading multiple concurrent engagements and executive-level client relationships in a professional services environment.

Proven ability to manage and develop teams, budgets, resources, and project delivery.

Ability to lead engagements across multiple industries and business environments.

Technical Capabilities Strong knowledge of internal controls, governance, risk management, SOX 404, internal audit, risk assessment, and controls optimization.

Experience evaluating technology risks, IT general controls, and technology-enabled business processes.

Experience or familiarity with AI governance, responsible AI, AI risk management, model governance, and emerging technology risks.

Strong critical thinking, analytical, written, verbal, and executive presentation skills.

Leadership Profile Strategic,…