Internal Audit Advisory - Senior Manager

About the Role

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Manager to join the Internal Audit/SOX team in our Risk Advisory practice. This position is considered remote, meaning it does not require job duties to 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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Generous PTO.
• Flexible work environment.
• Expanded and inclusive parental benefits.
• Extensive learning & development opportunities.
• Paid time off for employees to volunteer.
• Discretionary performance bonus.

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.