Internal Audit Manager

(Confidential, Mission-Driven Organization)

We are a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering high-impact programs and services that create meaningful and lasting change for the communities we serve. Guided by a commitment to integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, we foster a collaborative culture where operational excellence and responsible stewardship support our mission.

Reporting to the Controller, with functional reporting responsibilities to the CFO, the Internal Audit Manager serves as a trusted advisor responsible for evaluating and strengthening the organization's governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control environment. This role provides independent, objective assurance that financial and operational processes are effective, compliant, and aligned with organizational policies and strategic priorities.

The Internal Audit Manager will lead the organization's risk-based internal audit function by assessing enterprise-wide controls, identifying opportunities to improve business processes, and delivering practical recommendations that strengthen financial stewardship and organizational performance. Working closely with Finance leadership, departmental leaders and external auditor, this individual will promote accountability, transparency, and sound decision-making while maintaining the independence essential to an effective internal audit function.

This position may also supervise one or more members of the Finance team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen the organization's internal audit function while partnering with senior leadership to enhance governance, manage enterprise risk, and safeguard organizational resources. The Internal Audit Manager will work closely with the Controller and executive leadership, gaining meaningful exposure to strategic initiatives while influencing decisions that support long‑term organizational success. For an experienced audit professional seeking broader organizational impact and executive visibility, this role offers exceptional scope, influence, and professional growth.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan addressing financial, operational, compliance, technology, and grant‑funded activities across the organization.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls related to accounting, procurement, payroll, treasury, grants management, cash management, purchasing, expense management, and other key business processes.
• Lead financial, operational, and compliance audits to identify control gaps, regulatory risks, and opportunities to strengthen organizational performance.
• Assess compliance with organizational policies, grant requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare clear, actionable audit reports and present findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to Finance leadership and executive leadership.
• Monitor remediation efforts to ensure timely implementation of agreed‑upon corrective actions and sustainable improvements.
• Partner collaboratively with Accounting, Human Resources, Procurement, Information Technology, Operations, and other departments to strengthen internal controls while maintaining the independence and objectivity of the internal audit function.
• Evaluate fraud risks and assess the effectiveness of controls designed to prevent, detect, and respond to financial misconduct, misuse of assets, or other organizational risks.
• Leverage data analytics and continuous monitoring techniques to identify emerging risks, operational trends, and opportunities to strengthen controls and improve…