Internal Audit Manager- Hybrid - Latham, NY

Job Summary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Internal Audit Manager is a key leader within the Finance organization, with primary responsibility for the Company’s internal audit department.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversight of all SOX supporting documentation (control matrices, narratives, flow charts, etc.).
• Risk assessment, scoping, testing execution, internal reporting, and control observation of remediation processes.
• Evaluate deficiencies identified using the PCAOB framework (for risk/materiality) and partnering with control owners to ensure effective remediation plans are designed and implemented to mitigate risks.
• Oversee the performance of operating effectiveness testing by internal audit resources, as well as perform testing when needed and appropriate.
• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in controls, control structure and internal processes required for recommendations for improvement.
• Oversee internal audit team ensuring high-quality execution and timely delivery of internal audit objectives.
• Ensure adherence to audit timelines and report to the Company’s Head of Internal Audit regarding the audit status of the Company’s SOX testing.
• Assist in the Company’s understanding, monitoring and management of enterprise risk as it relates to compliance, operations, financial statement reporting, fraud, etc.
• Maintain business relationships with appropriate levels of management, ensuring Internal Audit is aware of key changes to business activities for appropriate response.
• Engage and lead the external auditors through the yearly SOX processes for all business and IT controls, as well as oversee assistance with the external auditor's substantive procedures.
• Direct and supervise the design and successful execution of audits included in the internal audit plan based on a risk assessment of the environment including financial statement audits (e.g. fixed assets, other balance sheet accounts), operational audits and compliance audits.
• Work with business owners to share results of the audit, identify and implement remediation efforts where needed.
• Responsible for the leadership, management, and development of the internal audit team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Perform other internal audit activities as requested by management, the Audit Committee, or other relevant stakeholders.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Regulatory Responsibilities

• Manage in order to ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory/legal requirements

Quality Systems Duties And Responsibilities

• Management
• Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports the Quality Policy, Quality System and the appropriate regulations for the area they support.
• Ensure all employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Level of Degree in the Accounting field of study
• 8 years of demonstrated experience in internal audit roles, including significant independent execution of tasks
• Experience working in Life Science industry as well as global company is preferred
• Any preferred education, experience or certifications: CPA or equivalent internal audit certification
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Proficient in the following computer software applications: Microsoft Office, Oracle preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to effectively communicate both internally and externally
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence