Internal Audit Manager

Audit Manager is responsible for leading risk-based internal audit engagements with a focus on financial reporting, accounting processes, and internal controls. This role also oversees operational, compliance, and advisory audits while managing multiple projects and supporting the development of a high-performing audit function. The Audit Manager partners with business leaders to identify risks, evaluate controls, and provide recommendations that enhance organizational effectiveness and governance.

• Drive Confidence in Financial Reporting
• Lead audits covering financial reporting processes, accounting operations, significant estimates and judgments, and related internal controls.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls supporting accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Assess risks impacting financial statements and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Lead operational, compliance, and advisory engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up.
• Analyze business processes, identify key risks, and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Develop practical recommendations to improve governance, risk management, operational efficiency, and compliance.
• Perform root-cause analysis and partner with management to address underlying control and process issues.

• Manage multiple audit engagements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with audit objectives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through performance feedback, training, and career development.
• Promote the use of technology, data analytics, and continuous improvement practices to enhance audit effectiveness.

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Develop audit programs, testing strategies, and reporting approaches tailored to identified risks.
• Review audit work papers, testing results, findings, and reports to ensure quality and consistency.
• Present audit results, observations, and emerging risks to management and other stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, resource allocation, and competing priorities.
• Build collaborative relationships across the organization while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Contribute to annual audit planning and ongoing improvement of audit methodologies and practices.
• Support the implementation of data analytics and other technologies within the audit function.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA or CIA certification.
• 7+ years of progressive audit experience, including financial reporting, accounting, controls, or internal auditing experience.
• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing, internal controls, corporate governance, and professional auditing standards.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting processes, and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risks, evaluate controls, and communicate findings effectively.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders.
• Proven leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Additional certifications such as CISA, CFE, or other relevant credentials.
• Experience using audit management, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), or data analytics tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and reporting/analytics platforms such as Power BI, SQL, ACL, Alteryx, or similar solutions.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical audit expertise with business insight, sound judgment, and leadership capability. They are skilled at building trusted relationships, influencing stakeholders, and providing practical recommendations that strengthen controls, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.