Manager, Internal Audit
WM • Houston, TX • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Sep 29, 2026
I. Job Summary The Manager, Internal Audit manages a wide range of financial, operational and compliance audits at WM. The individual will take an active role in contributing to department's strategic initiatives focusing on continuous improvement, cost savings, and effectiveness of the control environment. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit and will interact with process owners at varying levels throughout the Company. II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage a cross-functional team in auditing activities of various business segments, departments and operations for: operational efficiency and effectiveness; cost control and cash flow opportunities; compliance with established plans, policies, procedures, controls and applicable regulations. Oversee integrated projects that review financial, digital, and operational processes, including the functionality of workflow, data sources, controls, efficiency opportunities, performance metrics, user roles, and alignment with strategy. Assist Director with advancing analytics team strategy and initiatives. Communicate effectively with employees at all levels across the organization, building strong relationships to advance Internal Audit and Controls (IAC) strategic initiatives and foster career development. Drive cost reduction and efficiency of audit and compliance activities by actively seeking ways to develop and implement improvements to audit methodology and administrative processes. Take an active role in one or more departmental initiatives such as those driven to improve quality and/or audit coverage, ongoing education and continuous improvement. Incorporate data analytic techniques to aid in audit testing as well as develop audit plans and test programs, utilizing Optro audit software. Assist in annual and ongoing risk assessments for the development of the Annual Audit Plan. Perform review of audit work papers within Optro audit software, audit reports, and walkthroughs, while providing staff with feedback for performance improvement. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentations to various level of management on audit activities. Manages the day-to-day activities of the assigned teams, reviewing work progress and ensuring effective risk coverage. Serves in a leadership role ensuring appropriate scope of work (comprehensiveness) and consistent execution and reporting. Provides timely and effective feedback, coaching and training to staff working under their direct or indirect supervision. III. Supervisory Responsibilities The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of non-supervisory employees.This includes: Direct supervision of 3 or more full-time employees. IV. Qualifications A. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (accredited) High School Diploma GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience 6 years relevant audit or equivalent experience (in addition to education requirements) B. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or similar area of study 6 years as an auditor in a large accounting firm or internal audit position in a Fortune 500 company (in addition to education requirements) Finance & Accounting\Certified Public Accountant (CPA) V. Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. VI. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $130,000–$162,000 per year (median ~$145,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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- Advertised pay for Internal Audit Manager: a median of $137,024 across 180 priced postings. Explore the market
- WM's roles typically close in 20 days; the market median is 14 days. Time to close
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