Internal Audit Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

General description of main/primary duties and responsibilities of the job, aptitude, level of complexity, span of control, autonomy, decision making and judgement. It is central and necessary to the satisfactory performance of the job. Includes the following and other duties as assigned.

Under limited guidance, this position will:

• Plan and manage the audit work conducted by the Internal Audit team and supervise several specific operational, financial, compliance, sustainability, and special project requests.
• Manage the Company’s SOX 404 annual testing initiatives including testing, development and execution, reviewing and reporting testing results for general controls.
• Maintain the SOX budget.
• Plan, scope, assess, analyze, and execute internal audits as listed in the annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Ensure all audits are appropriately documented.
• Hold the business accountable for the resolution of high and medium priority actions. Interact with senior management to ensure commitment on a timely basis.
• Compile various audit reports for presentation to management and the Audit Committee.
• Assist in development of quarterly Audit Committee reporting packages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience, Licensure (minimum level required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• At least six (6) years of experience including Public Accounting, SOX 404, and integrally involved with SOX 404 process and procedures including testing of controls.
• At least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.
• A professional certification/ license: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

CORE COMPETENCIES

The required factors (i.e. knowledge, skills, abilities, software programs), that are needed for this role.

• Thorough understanding of auditing standards, techniques, and procedures.
• High level of organizational skills, business process skills, and an in-depth understanding of financial statement risks and controls.
• Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle conflict, listen to others, flexibility in communication style, and respond professionally.
• Flexible and adaptable and functions well as a team player.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and comfortably with diverse skill sets and personalities.
• Superb project and time management skills including multi-tasking, deadline management, tolerance for uncertainty and adaptability.
• Demonstrate high level of integrity in maintaining confidentiality and respecting the sensitivity of information received.
• Strong analytical skills to identify issues, potential risks and root causes, in order to suggest effective improvements.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when analyzing data and reporting on audit work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will have managerial level responsibilities over the team. Supervises two (2) or more Full-Time Employees regularly.

Responsible for regularly making decisions and/or recommendations concerning:

• Interviewing/hiring.
• Mentoring/ongoing training.
• Setting or adjusting work hours.
• Plan, appoint, and direct the work.
• Appraise performance/productivity and efficiency.
• Recommend advancement, promotions, or other changes in status.
• Handle complaints/grievances and disciplinary issues.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Excludes occasional visitation to the field – reference Travel section.

Office Related:

• Job is primarily performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

HOURS / SHIFTS

• Regular business hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Minimally lift, push, carry and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Minimally be able to bend, stoop, crouch, etc.
• Usual field site/location visits may present more strenuous exertion than office work.

TRAVEL

Approximate amount of time.

• Minimal travel may be required to other locations.
• Approximate overnight travel is 15%.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

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Summary of Available Benefits*: 

• Health Care eligibility including Medical & Prescription, Dental and Vision coverages
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Dependent Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA match
• Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D (employee, spouse, child), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Insurance: Life and AD&D, Accident, Long Term Care, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Student Loan Repayment Reimbursement
• Vacation, Personal Choice Days (PCD), Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company paid Holidays
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Subsidized Parking and Public Transportation
• Financial Well-being Program
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on the employee’s job classification. Effective date is the first of the month after the event date or the first of the month if the event date is the first of the month.