Internal Audit Advisory - Senior Manager

About the role

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Your team is the Risk Advisory team, a dynamic and innovative enterprise risk advisory management consulting firm committed to delivering strategic solutions to clients. We specialize in comprehensive risk analysis, assessment, and management, providing tailored strategies to navigate the complex landscape of enterprise risks.

Responsibilities

• Client Delivery & Engagement Leadership
  • 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.
• Industry-Focused Advisory – Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Consumables
  • 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.
• SOX / ICFR Advisory Leadership
  • 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.
• Offshore / Global Delivery Oversight
  • 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.
• Practice Development & Leadership
  • 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.

Your Experience

• 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.

Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

Pay

In Virginia, the salary range for an Advisory Senior Manager is $140,000 to $250,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package.

Benefits

• Discretionary performance bonus.
• Generous paid time off.
• Expanded and inclusive parental benefits.
• Access to best-in-class learning and development platforms.