Sr. Manager, Internal Audit

THE DAY-TO-DAY

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end SOX 404(b) compliance program, including annual planning, scoping, risk assessment, controls testing, key report validation, remediation, and executive reporting. Ensure coordination across internal stakeholders, co-sourced providers, and external auditors for an efficient and compliant program.
• Provide strategic direction for enhancing the internal control environment through automation, analytics, and AI-driven solutions, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen operational resilience.
• Supervise and review audit workpapers to ensure consistency between objectives, evidence, and conclusions, maintaining high standards aligned with PCAOB and SOX 404(b) requirements.
• Partner with IT leadership to evaluate and strengthen IT General Controls (ITGCs) and automated business process controls (ITACs), ensuring appropriate governance and risk mitigation.
• Monitor and drive timely remediation of control deficiencies, collaborating with business owners to implement sustainable corrective actions and improve control maturity.
• Support and oversee the organization’s SOC 2 certification process, including readiness assessments, gap analyses, and control mapping to Trust Services Criteria.
• Serve as a key audit advisor during ERP or other enterprise system implementations, ensuring design and configuration support SOX and operational compliance requirements.
• Lead the enterprise risk assessment process and contribute to the development and execution of the strategic internal audit plan, aligning priorities with business and governance risks.
• Develop and deliver training on internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit best practices to process and control owners, promoting a culture of accountability and control awareness.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices in internal controls, cybersecurity, and governance.
• Participate in the preparation of Audit Committee materials and support Audit Committee meetings by assisting with presentations, providing insights, and addressing questions on audit activities, findings, and risk themes.
• Manage financial and operational due diligence for M&A activities, assessing target environments and leading post-acquisition integration of controls and audit processes.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance on audit methodology, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Perform ad hoc reviews and projects as directed by the Director or Chief Audit Executive in response to evolving business priorities.

GREAT TO HAVE

• 8+ years of progressive internal audit, SOX, or risk assurance experience (public company and/or Big 4 strongly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA, CIA, and/or CISA certifications required
• Proven success leading SOX 404(b) programs, including first-year implementations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting M&A activities, including financial and operational due diligence, internal controls assessment, and post-acquisition integration.
• Experience overseeing ERP implementations (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) with strong understanding of automated control design.
• Proficiency with AuditBoard or similar audit management platforms for planning, testing, issue tracking, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage co-sourced teams and coordinate across functions including Finance, IT, and Legal.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to influence decision-making and clearly present audit results to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Advanced project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to integrity, quality, and continuous improvement.