Internal Audit Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the creation and implementation of the annual, risk-based internal audit strategy encompassing business processes and IT audit activities.

• Lead and oversee a team of Internal Auditors, offering guidance, coaching, and performance evaluations.

• Coordinate audit resources and timelines to ensure efficient and timely execution.

• Supervise and engage in operational and financial audits within Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and Sales.

• Assess process-level control design and operational effectiveness, identifying gaps and areas for improvement.

• Utilize data analytics and process mapping to evaluate risk, recognize trends, and formulate recommendations.

• Supervise and engage in IT audits related to cybersecurity, infrastructure, system implementations, access management, and data governance.

• Assess IT general controls and application controls across essential business systems.

• Manage SOX compliance initiatives, including control design evaluations, walkthroughs, and operational effectiveness testing.

• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Operations, and external auditors on SOX documentation and testing.

• Prepare and present audit reports detailing findings, risk implications, and recommendations.

• Communicate audit outcomes to senior management and synchronize corrective action plans with stakeholders.

• Oversee corrective action plans, monitor progress, engage stakeholders, and escalate overdue or high-risk issues.

• Validate the effectiveness of remediation efforts and ensure sustainable implementation of control improvements.

• Foster relationships across Finance, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, and Compliance.

• Leverage Power BI and Tableau to enhance audit execution, insights, and reporting.

• Keep abreast of emerging risks, regulations, industry trends, and audit best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• Over 6 years of progressive experience in internal audit across business processes and IT audit areas.

• Previous experience at a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm is preferred.

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, or equivalent credentials are preferred.

• Strong understanding of business process controls, IT general controls, COSO, NIST, ISO 27001, and SOX compliance requirements.

• Familiarity with process flow charts and narratives for documenting internal control cycles.

• Experience in supporting walkthroughs, risk assessments, and audit planning.

• Capability to lead and develop audit teams, manage competing priorities, and achieve results in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems like SAP.

• Proficient in Workiva, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable analytics platforms.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for articulating complex findings and technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executive leadership.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application process.