Manager - Audit
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC · Memphis, TN · 3 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and deliver complex audit engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with organizational priorities
- Develop risk-based audit plans, including scope, objectives, methodologies, timelines, and resource allocation
- Conduct and oversee risk assessments, process walkthroughs, and control evaluations to identify key risks and define audit strategies
- Design and execute comprehensive audit programs and procedures aligned with audit objectives
- Oversee audit fieldwork, including control testing, data analysis, and evaluation of financial and operational processes
- Assess audit results, identify control deficiencies, and evaluate risk exposure
- Develop practical, sustainable, and risk-based recommendations and effectively influence stakeholders to implement improvements
- Prepare and review clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports and executive presentations for leadership and the Board Audit Committee
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across the organization; effectively manage conflict and drive alignment
- Lead audit follow-up activities to ensure timely and effective remediation of audit findings
- Provide guidance, coaching, and review of work performed by audit staff (if applicable)
- Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in internal auditing, risk management, and controls
- Ensure all audit activities comply with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive internal audit experience, including leading complex audits and managing full audit lifecycles
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – Required
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Preferred
- Demonstrated experience developing audit programs and driving audit execution independently
- Strong knowledge of: IIA Internal Audit Standards, COSO framework and risk assessment methodologies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Benefits & Perks
- Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans)
- 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
- Exceptional Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Infertility Treatment Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Enterprise Learning and Development