Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Internal Audit & Controls is a strategic leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the company’s internal audit and controls framework. This position drives consistency across business units, ensures high-quality execution of testing and remediation activities, and strengthens governance and compliance. The role partners cross-functionally to enhance the overall control environment and support scalable business growth.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and implement the enterprise internal audit and internal controls framework, including governance structures, policies, and quality standards
• Develop and manage a multi-year internal audit and controls roadmap, driving continuous improvement initiatives and program scalability
• Establish control evaluation criteria, risk assessment methodologies, and audit coverage strategies
• Build and oversee business-performed controls testing programs, including standardized scripts, documentation, and evidence requirements
• Lead risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas, including planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up
• Identify control gaps and improvement opportunities, and communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership
• Partner with business leaders and control owners to develop, track, and validate remediation plans for identified deficiencies
• Leverage data analytics and automation to improve testing efficiency, coverage, and overall program effectiveness

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, internal controls, or public accounting
• Strong experience designing and implementing internal audit or control frameworks
• Deep understanding of SOX, COSO framework, and risk-based auditing methodologies
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification
• Experience building and scaling internal controls or audit programs in a high-growth environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly guidance
• Excellent project management, organizational, and documentation skills
• Experience using audit tools, data analytics, or automation solutions