Senior Manager of Internal Audit
Robert Half · Birmingham, MI · 1 mo ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of the organization’s internal audit strategy, ensuring alignment with operational priorities, financial controls, and enterprise risk considerations.
- Develop and manage the annual internal audit plan using a risk-based approach, adjusting priorities as business conditions and emerging issues evolve.
- Oversee end-to-end audit engagements, including scoping, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities to confirm timely resolution of identified issues.
- Present audit results, control observations, and remediation progress to executive leadership and the Audit Committee in a clear and actionable manner.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance practices, and compliance processes across corporate and operational functions.
- Partner with business leaders to recommend practical improvements that reduce risk, enhance accountability, and support stronger process performance.
- Supervise and mentor audit team members while promoting consistent methodologies, thorough standards, and high-quality deliverables.
- Monitor management action plans and verify that corrective measures are implemented effectively and sustained over time.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, corporate audit, or a related assurance leadership role.
- Demonstrated success building or leading audit programs and delivering annual audit plans in a complex business environment.
- Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and audit reporting practices.
- Experience preparing materials for and presenting to executive leadership and Audit Committee stakeholders.
- Proven ability to assess business processes, identify control gaps, and recommend practical remediation strategies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across functions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; advanced certification such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent is preferred.