Internal Audit Manager- Hybrid - Latham, NY

– To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The Internal Audit Manager is a key leader within the Finance organization, with primary responsibility for the Company’s internal audit department. This includes internal audit planning and execution procedures related to the effectiveness of internal controls as required to support the organization’s governance programs, the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act and other external audit processes. This position also includes other internal audit responsibilities, such as operational audits, balance sheet audits, and compliance audits.

This role interacts with all levels of the organization, including the Executive Team and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. The role is critical in performing the assessment for the internal control program. The position manages internal and external resources, as necessary, to deliver the internal audit function.

• Oversight of all SOX supporting documentation (control matrices, narratives, flow charts, etc.).
• Risk assessment, scoping, testing execution, internal reporting, and control observation of remediation processes.
• Evaluate deficiencies identified using the PCAOB framework (for risk/materiality) and partnering with control owners to ensure effective remediation plans are designed and implemented to mitigate risks.
• Oversee the performance of operating effectiveness testing by internal audit resources, as well as perform testing when needed and appropriate.
• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in controls, control structure and internal processes required for recommendations for improvement.
• Oversee internal audit team ensuring high-quality execution and timely delivery of internal audit objectives
• Ensure adherence to audit timelines and report to the Company’s Head of Internal Audit regarding the audit status of the Company’s SOX testing
• Assist in the Company’s understanding, monitoring and management of enterprise risk as it relates to compliance, operations, financial statement reporting, fraud, etc.
• Maintain business relationships with appropriate levels of management, ensuring Internal Audit is aware of key changes to business activities for appropriate response.
• Engage and lead the external auditors through the yearly SOX processes for all business and IT controls, as well as oversee assistance with the external auditor's substantive procedures
• Direct and supervise the design and successful execution of audits included in the internal audit plan based on a risk assessment of the environment including financial statement audits (e.g. fixed assets, other balance sheet accounts), operational audits and compliance audits. Work with business owners to share results of the audit, identify and implement remediation efforts where needed.
• Responsible for the leadership, management, and development of the internal audit team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Perform other internal audit activities as requested by management, the Audit Committee, or other relevant stakeholders.
• May perform other duties as assigned

• Manages in order to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory/legal requirements

Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports the Quality Policy, Quality System and the appropriate regulations for the area…