Internal Audit Manager

This role executes the SOX Compliance program, collaborating with business process owners to document, assess, and remediate Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR). You will perform testing and walkthroughs for SOX compliance (including ITAC testing), conduct operational audits, and work alongside external auditors and global Internal Audit (IA) teams on behalf of management. Additionally, you will execute control test sampling strategies, track audit requests, manage fulfillment, and monitor control test status. The position offers opportunities to engage with diverse finance and cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Document and test internal controls (including ITAC testing) using the COSO framework to ensure compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

• Communicate with external auditors to align on SOX scoping, materiality, and annual external audit walkthrough processes.

• Monitor status of remediations for control deficiencies to verify timely and effective remediation.

• Work with business to provide advisory service for new process designs and transformations, including automated vs. manual controls, preventive vs. detective controls, application testing, user acceptance testing, and system go-lives.

• Collaborate with Internal Control management to report and resolve internal control and reconciliation issues.

• Assist in assessing controls for new processes and identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies.

• Review quarterly SOX certifications to ensure necessary oversight of SOX key controls.

• Review SOC 1 type 2 reports and bridge letters, and perform impact assessments.

• Manage the audit tool to track remediation status, update SOX key controls, and maintain flowcharts.

• Provide necessary training to the IA team to elevate SOX knowledge and skillsets.

Education and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA and/ or CIA license preferred.

Experience:

• 6-10 years in related roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Required: Auditing business process controls, writing test workpapers, leading auditors, and US GAAP SOX auditing.

• Preferred: Public accounting auditing.

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP systems.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborating with departments, vendors, and internal/external customers.

• Ability to work effectively in teams and independently.

• Proficiency in analyzing data, drawing conclusions, interpreting results, and making recommendations (e.g., for incentive calculations).

• Capability to read, analyze, and comprehend financial reports and legal documents.

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, for handling inquiries from customers, regulators, or the business community.

• Effective presentation skills for one-on-one and small group settings with top management, department heads, customers, clients, and employees.