Internal Audit Manager

Location:

Remote, USA

Full-Time

$ - $ (Range applies to US candidates only) + Benefits/Variable Comp - Range may vary based on experience.

Vision, Medical, Life, Dental, 401K

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading and executing risk-based operational audits across business and technology areas, with a focus on evaluating process design, control effectiveness, and opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and risk management. This role is critical to delivering the Internal Audit plan by managing end-to-end audit engagements, coaching team members, and partnering with stakeholders to drive meaningful, actionable improvements.

Additionally, the Manager, Internal Audit will support the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) program and other key risk and control initiatives, including advisory support for system implementations, process changes, and emerging risks. The ideal candidate brings strong audit judgement, business acumen, and the ability to assess both operational and technical risks, while balancing assurance, advisory, and compliance responsibilities.

• Lead and execute risk-based operational audits across business processes, systems, and technology environments, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow-up.
• Develop audit strategies, objectives, scope, and audit programs aligned with key business risks and organizational priorities.
• Perform and oversee process walkthroughs, risk assessments, control evaluations, and testing as appropriate.
• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and root causes, and support development of practical, value‑added recommendations.
• Evaluate operational effectiveness, governance practices, and risk management activities beyond pure control compliance.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports that communicate issues, risks, root causes, and agreed‑upon management actions.
• Present audit results and key themes to senior management and support reporting to executive leadership and the Board or Audit Committee.
• Track audit issues and perform follow‑up procedures to validate remediation.
• Manage internal and co‑sourced resources on audit related activities as needed.
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and insight.
• Provide risk and control advisory support for business initiatives, system changes or implementations, process improvements, automation, and emerging technologies.
• Support ICOFR program, including risk assessment, control design evaluation, operating effectiveness testing, and documentation.
• Provide coaching and guidance to process owners on risk, control design and documentation expectations.
• Support other assurance or compliance activities (e.g., SOC, FedRAMP, ISO) by providing relevant audit insights, documentation, or testing support.
• Represent the Director, Internal Audit in all aspects of engagement management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or enterprise risk, including leadership of complex, cross‑functional audits.
• Demonstrated expertise in COSO, enterprise risk assessment, audit planning methodologies, ICOFR, and IIA standards.
• Strong background across operational, financial, and IT risk, including security, infrastructure, and regulated environments.
• Proven ability to influence senior and executive stakeholders with credibility, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Professional certification(s) strongly preferred (CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent).
• Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., Audit Board) and advanced Microsoft Office capabilities.

• MBA or MS in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• One or more of the following certifications:
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • ISO Internal Auditor
• Experience…