Senior Manager Internal Audit

Who you are

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience: 8–10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit or public accounting (Big 4 preferred)
• M&A Track Record: Proven experience managing internal control transitions during business combinations or legal entity restructurings
• Certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred
• Framework Knowledge: Mastery of GAAP, COSO Internal Control Framework, PCAOB and IIA Standards
• Industry Savvy: Strong background in manufacturing or organizations engaged in government contracting
• Systems & Data: Proficiency in ERP systems (Netsuite/Oracle)

What the job involves

• The Senior Manager Internal Audit - Business Process is a high-impact leadership role responsible for steering a risk-intelligent audit function
• Operating as a senior-level individual contributor, you will bridge the gap between technical control requirements and enterprise-wide strategic objectives
• Audit Strategy & Planning:
• Dynamic Risk Management: Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments to develop and execute a fluid, risk-based annual audit plan aligned with organizational objectives
• Annual SOX Audit: Lead SOX control design and operating effectiveness including identification of gaps, operating deficiencies, remediation plan and partnership with process owners to optimize control environment
• Continuous Monitoring: Evaluate emerging risks (geopolitical, technological, and regulatory) to ensure audit coverage remains proactive and forward-looking
• Design and execute a comprehensive ERM assessment framework to identify and evaluate high-velocity risks across strategic, operational, international, IT, and legal/compliance pillars, ensuring governance structures and audit priorities adapt to the organization’s global growth and evolving tech-sector requirements
• Business Process & Operational Excellence:
• End-to-End Process Mastery: Lead audits of core value streams, including Quote-to-Cash (Q2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Hire-to-Retire (H2R), identifying control gaps at critical hand-off points
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain: Evaluate controls within manufacturing environments, focusing on inventory valuation, shop floor efficiencies, Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy, and supply chain resilience
• Root Cause Analysis: Move beyond identifying symptoms to uncovering root causes, delivering practical recommendations that improve business performance and operational velocity
• Business Combinations & M&A Integration:
• Integration Leadership: Lead the post-acquisition integration of newly acquired entities into the corporate Internal Control Framework
• Due Diligence & Day-1 Readiness: Support pre-acquisition due diligence and ensure acquired entities meet essential regulatory and SOX compliance requirements within established timelines
• Accounting for Combinations: Oversee the controls surrounding purchase accounting (ASC 805), including fair value measurements and the consolidation of fragmented financial systems
• Stakeholder & Executive Engagement:
• Trusted Advisor: Serve as a primary liaison to senior management, navigating sensitive audit findings with diplomacy and commercial acumen
• Executive Communication: Distill complex audit results into concise, actionable insights for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors
• SOX & Regulatory Compliance (GovCon Focus):
• SOX Stewardship: Lead the Section 404 compliance program and coordinate with external auditors to ensure a seamless year-end execution
• GovCon Oversight: Evaluate internal controls specific to government contracting environments, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements. (Preferred)
• Innovation & AI:
• Digital Transformation: Leverage AI and data analytics to transition from manual sampling to continuous monitoring and automated control testing