Sr. Manager Internal Audit

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to internal audit team members and co-sourced resources.
• Drive continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and processes, including the use of data analytics and artificial intelligence technologies.
• Identify and assess emerging business, financial, operational, compliance, and technology risks.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management on governance, risk, and internal control matters.
• Lead audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up activities.
• Perform risk assessments and develop audit programs tailored to business objectives and identified risks.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of financial, operational, compliance, and information technology controls.
• Review audit workpapers and testing documentation to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to professional standards.
• Prepare and communicate clear, concise, and actionable audit reports and recommendations.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and validate remediation efforts.
• Lead and support SOX Section 404 risk assessments, control testing, and compliance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on control simplification, standardization, harmonization, and optimization.
• Collaborate with external auditors to coordinate and maintain effective working relationships.
• Evaluate internal control over financial reporting and related compliance requirements.
• Develop strong partnerships with stakeholders across global business functions.
• Communicate audit results, risk assessments, and recommendations effectively to leadership at all levels.
• Support executive reporting requirements and prepare Audit Committee materials.
• Demonstrate executive presence and influence through effective communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a combination of audit, finance, and information technology roles.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, U.S. GAAP, COSO Internal Control Framework, and risk management principles.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent, or active progress toward certification.