Audit Manager

Philip Morris International U.S.; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Morris International U.S. seeks an Audit Manager in Stamford, CT to lead global assurance activities across markets and functions, driving continuous improvement and delivering transformation-focused and ongoing assurance objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in audit/risk/controls, strong stakeholder management, and knowledge of GRC frameworks. Hybrid work arrangement with collaboration across Internal Controls, Information Security, and Compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in Risk Management, Internal Controls, GRC, Audit, Accounting or related disciplines, including at least 5 years.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, EMIA or GRCP are desirable.
• Experience with Big Four firms, consulting, public accounting, or large multinational organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate assurance activities evaluating risk responses, internal controls, and compliance with policies.
• Conduct audits, fit-gap assessments, desktop reviews, and RCSA re-performance per audit plans.
• Ensure work aligns with IIA standards and industry best practices.
• Support risk management by identifying key risks and observations.
• Prepare and present audit reports and risk insights to senior stakeholders.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing audit team and collaborate across assurance functions.

Skills

Risk management

Internal controls

GRC

Audit

Accounting

Finance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Economics

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Bachelor's or Master's in Business

Bachelor's or Master's in Information Technology

Tools

GRC platforms (IBM OpenPages)

AuditBoard

Job description

Audit Manager - Stamford, CT (hybrid)

• Managing global assurance activities, including internal audits, RCSA re-performance, fit-gap assessments, and desktop reviews across markets, regions, business services, and global functions.
• Driving continuous improvement of assurance practices in line with global standards and business needs.
• Delivering both transformation-focused and ongoing assurance objectives.

The Audit Manager Is Responsible For

• Managing global assurance activities, including internal audits, RCSA re-performance, fit-gap assessments, and desktop reviews across markets, regions, business services, and global functions.
• Driving continuous improvement of assurance practices in line with global standards and business needs.
• Delivering both transformation-focused and ongoing assurance objectives.

Your Day-to-Day

• Lead and coordinate assurance activities evaluating the effectiveness of risk responses, internal controls, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits, fit-gap assessments, desktop reviews, and RCSA re-performance activities in accordance with approved audit plans.
• Ensure assurance work is performed in line with internal methodologies, IIA standards, and industry best practices.
• Support enterprise risk management efforts by identifying and communicating key risks and observations.
• Prepare and present clear, actionable audit reports and risk insights to senior stakeholders.
• Provide expertise in governance, risk management, internal controls, and assurance methodologies while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Effectively communicate findings, challenge assumptions constructively, and build trusted relationships across all organizational levels.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of audit and assurance professionals, addressing development needs and driving performance.
• Partner with the Audit Director to enhance the value of assurance activities by providing business-focused insights beyond compliance reviews.
• Collaborate closely with Internal Controls, Information Security & Data Privacy, Ethics & Compliance, and other assurance functions.

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, or Information Technology.
• Experience in Risk Management, Internal Controls, GRC, Audit, Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines, including at least 5 years in Audit, Risk Management, or Internal Controls.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, EMIA, or GRCP are desirable.
• Experience within Big Four firms, consulting, public accounting, or large multinational organizations.
• FMCG industry experience preferred; international experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management, internal controls, and assurance frameworks.
• Experience with GRC platforms such as IBM OpenPages, AuditBoard, or similar tools.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, leadership, business acumen, and integrity.

Annual Base Salary Range: $132,000-$165,000

Philip Morris International Inc.'s U.S. businesses are invested in America's future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 25 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI's global headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities, including in Aurora, Colorado, Owensboro, Kentucky, and Wilson, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com.

Philip Morris International (PMI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.