Internal Audit Manager

Transform and modernize the Internal Audit function into a structured, best-in-class traditional audit practice Build, implement, and institutionalize a standards-aligned audit methodology Drive change management to establish Internal Audit as a trusted risk management partner Recruit, mentor, and develop Senior and Staff Auditors Provide coaching, workpaper reviews, performance feedback, and career development pathways Lead planning, execution, and wrap-up of risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audits Build relationships with cross-functional leaders and site general managers while maintaining independence and objectivity Draft and present audit reports to executive leadership, defining risks, root causes, and management solutions Lead annual and ongoing risk assessments Monitor management action plans and audit finding remediation Lead management requests, advisory engagements, and sensitive investigations Report directly to the Director of Internal Audit Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration 5+ years of progressive audit experience, including 2+ years of direct supervisory and leadership experience Strong leadership profile with ability to mentor staff, drive organizational change, and build credibility with executive leaders Strong command of IIA Standards Knowledge of internal control frameworks, including COSO Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies Knowledge of financial and operational control principles Active CIA, CPA, or equivalent professional certification, or actively in progress Willingness and ability to travel 15-20% nationwide Preferred: Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA Preferred: Public accounting and multi-location corporate internal audit experience Preferred: Experience building, transforming, or formalizing an internal audit function or department framework Preferred: Advanced executive presentation, change leadership, process optimization, and data analytics skills Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in transforming and modernizing internal audit functions, implementing standards-aligned methodologies, and leading risk-based audits. Possesses strong leadership capabilities to mentor staff and build relationships with executive leaders while ensuring compliance with IIA Standards and internal control frameworks. Highest-signal resume keywords Internal Audit Transformation Risk Assessment Methodologies IIA Standards KnowledgeLeadership and Mentoring CIA or CPA Certification ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Audit Methodology Financial Control Principles Operational Control Principles COSO Framework Risk Management Data Analytics Change Management Process Optimization Audit Report Drafting Performance Feedback Soft Skills Leadership Mentoring Relationship Building Communication Coaching Certifications & Qualifications CIA CPA Industry Keywords Internal Audit Risk Management Partner Compliance Audits Multi-Location Corporate Audit Executive Presentation #J-18808-Ljbffr