Manager, Internal Audit

About the Role

Manage and oversee fieldwork execution across operational audits and investigations (scope areas include but not limited to Construction, Ethics & Compliance Investigations); accountable for audit objectives, team quality standards, and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve workpapers in AuditBoard/Optro and ensure performance standards are met across the team.
• Lead audit planning for operational audits and advisory engagements: direct process interviews and walkthroughs, establish testing standards, and build deep subject matter expertise across assigned scopes; mentor and guide junior auditors through all planning activities.
• Lead and oversee construction and capital project audits (in coordination with Legal, project management, and business partners): direct reviews of project controls, cost management, contractor compliance, and change order integrity; accountable for audit quality, well-documented findings, and timely communication to project owners and senior stakeholders.
• Lead advisory engagements and specialized risk area reviews: partner with business stakeholders to assess emerging risks, provide control recommendations, and deliver advisory outputs; apply professional judgment and guide team members in applying established audit frameworks.
• Execute the Fraud Risk Assessment (FRA) process: coordinate with Legal, business leaders, and the CAE to identify fraud risk scenarios, evaluate the design and effectiveness of anti-fraud controls, and report results and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Own findings identification and communication: review and approve methodology, evidence, and conclusions; perform risk assessments based on enterprise risk frameworks when consolidating issues; present results to senior stakeholders and the CAE, and drive alignment on remediation.
• Demonstrate proven relationship‑building skills to influence stakeholders and achieve alignment on audit findings and remediation plans.
• Accountable for follow-through to closure: secure and review management action plans, oversee quarterly remediation tracking, and report progress to the audit Director; ensure complete scope descriptions and artifacts are maintained in AuditBoard/Optro (including survey workflows).
• Serve as Engagement Manager for operational audit and advisory engagements end-to-end, ensuring alignment with objectives, stakeholder expectations, and audit standards; provide leadership and close supervision to the audit team.
• Drive development and enhancement of audit methods, templates, and other GIA projects; recommend scope adjustments based on professional judgment; evaluate and develop direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7–10 years of proven experience in internal audit, investigations, or compliance in complex, global environments, including demonstrated experience managing or leading audit teams and accountability for outcomes on high-risk, high-complexity engagements.
• Advanced proficiency with audit tools and documentation systems (AuditBoard/Optro) and IIA standards; ability to establish and enforce quality standards across a team.
• Demonstrated interest in AI and emerging technologies, with a mindset toward applying them to audit work to drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills; proven ability to lead and develop a team, manage competing priorities, and drive alignment in a complex global environment.
• Education: Master's Degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: CFE, CIA, CPA (or progress toward).
• Experience with SAP ERP environments and data analysis in audit work.
• Expertise in construction and capital project auditing — project controls, contractor billing and compliance, change orders, cost-to-complete, CapEx governance, lien waivers, and retainage; track record presenting findings to senior leadership and the CAE.
• Strong working knowledge of ethics & compliance investigations (e.g., evidence handling, stakeholder coordination, privilege considerations) and comfort presenting sensitive findings.
• Multilingual capability is a plus (English, Mandarin Chinese, other European languages).

Functional Knowledge

In-depth conceptual and practical expertise in internal audit and related disciplines (construction project controls, capital expenditure governance, contract compliance); serves as a subject matter authority across the Construction Audit pillar.

Business Expertise

Applies advanced knowledge of best practices; drives integration across functions; maintains expert awareness of regulatory, compliance, and competitive landscape relevant to the pillar.

Leadership

Manages and develops a team of auditors; adapts plans and priorities to meet operational challenges; accountable for team performance, development, and results.

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves complex technical, operational, and organizational audit problems; draws on deep expertise and cross-functional perspective to drive sound, defensible conclusions.

Interpersonal Skills

Guides, influences, and persuades senior stakeholders internally and externally through audit findings and executive relationship management; drives alignment and remediation at all levels of the organization.

Pay

$120,000.00 - $165,000.00

Schedule & Travel

Full time, 20% travel.