Internal Audit Advisory - Senior Manager

Internal Audit Advisory - Senior Manager

Opportunity

Department:
Advisory

Location:

Tysons Corner, Virginia

We are seeking a Senior Manager to join our Internal Audit/SOX team within our Risk Advisory practice. This remote position allows flexibility, with periodic onsite requirements for client work and team meetings.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead end-to-end Internal Audit Advisory engagements (planning, execution, reporting, remediation tracking).
• Manage client relationships, expectations, and executive communications.
• Translate regulatory and operational requirements into actionable deliverables.
• Ensure alignment with IIA Standards, COSO, and risk‑based audit methodologies.
• Specialize in Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Consumables environments.
• Evaluate quality systems governance (deviations, CAPA, change control, complaints, training).
• Assess manufacturing operations, inventory controls, yield/scrap, and cost‑of‑quality risks.
• Review procurement, vendor risk management, logistics, and distribution controls.
• Support operational resilience, recall readiness, and product safety governance.
• Lead SOX scoping, risk assessments, walkthrough oversight, and testing strategies.
• Oversee business process and ITGC testing (where applicable).
• Support deficiency evaluation, remediation planning, and external auditor coordination.
• Standardize templates, documentation expectations, and review procedures.
• Manage offshore or co‑sourced internal audit and SOX testing teams.
• Oversee work allocation, milestone tracking, and quality assurance reviews.
• Provide coaching to improve documentation quality and professional judgment.
• Coordinate across time zones to ensure timely delivery and issue resolution.
• Mentor consultants and managers; provide performance coaching and feedback.
• Support proposals, scoping, and engagement economics management.
• Develop repeatable methodologies, templates, and accelerators.
• Contribute to thought leadership in life sciences and manufacturing risk advisory.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or related fields.
• 8–12+ years of experience in Internal Audit, SOX, risk advisory, or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of SOX/ICFR and COSO frameworks.
• Experience in manufacturing, life sciences, or consumables industries.
• Experience managing offshore or global delivery teams.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA) or active pursuit highly preferred.
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and understanding of automated controls preferred.
• Familiarity with GxP/GMP environments and quality system controls preferred.
• Experience leveraging data analytics to enhance audit coverage preferred.
• Trusted advisor to senior client leadership.
• Consistent delivery of audit‑ready, high‑quality work.
• Strong balance of technical depth and consulting presence.
• Effective oversight of offshore delivery with improved efficiency and quality.

• Generous PTO, flexible work environment, expanded parental leave.
• Extensive learning & development.
• Paid time off for employees to volunteer.

Cohn Reznick is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.