Internal Audit Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead scoping, design, documentation, and testing of business process controls across core financial and operational cycles.
• Partner with process owners to identify, evaluate, and strengthen internal controls aligned with PCAOB expectations.
• Cook with external auditors to align scoping, documentation standards, and sampling approaches for key business areas.
• Manage co-source partner resources.
• Identify and implement opportunities for efficiencies in control execution and in testing using AI agentic techniques.
• Develop and execute risk-based internal audits covering: Revenue recognition, including trade promotion accounting and deduction reserve methodologies; Inventory processes including standard cost valuation, manufacturing variances, and inventory adjustments; Equity accounting and stock-based compensation processes; M&A transaction accounting, integration controls, and purchase accounting treatment; Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report, and other foundational business cycles; Perform operational audits to assess process efficiency, policy adherence, and risk mitigation.
• Provide practical and accurate recommendations for control enhancement and operational improvement.

Financial & Operational Subject Matter Expertise

• Support the business in navigating key accounting and operational topics relevant for a consumer-facing products environment, including: Revenue recognition, trade spend, promotional funding, and deduction validation processes; Standard cost workflows for beverage and dry-powder manufacturing; SKU-level cost roll-ups, BOM accuracy, and production accounting; Acquisition accounting, valuation of acquired assets & liabilities, and integration of newly acquired businesses; Working capital metrics, cash cycle visibility, and inventory management dynamics.

Governance, Collaboration & Leadership

• Build strong relationships with FP&A, Controllership, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Operations teams.
• Aid in managing co-sourced internal audit partners and supervising internal resources as the function expands.
• Support policies, procedures, and governance frameworks essential for a public-company environment.

Skills & Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. CPA or CIA strongly preferred (or actively pursuing).
• Big 4 or national firm audit experience strongly preferred, particularly in SOX environments. 5–8+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or controllership roles.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, operational accounting, and control frameworks.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• High degree of ownership, curiosity, and adaptability suited to a fast-growing organization.

Preferred

• Experience with PE-backed or high-growth consumer products companies.
• Exposure to IPO readiness, SOX 404(a)/(b) implementations, or control transformation programs.
• Familiarity with ERP and operational systems such as D365, trade promotion tools, supply chain platforms, or cash application engines (e.g., HighRadius).
• Experience with M&A and integration activities.