Audit Manager

Buckingham Search; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Internal Audit Business Process Manager to spearhead critical audit and SOX compliance initiatives. This role demands a hands-on leader with extensive experience in internal controls and financial risk management. You will drive impactful change, ensuring financial integrity and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams. If you're passionate about process improvement and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in audit, SOX, or internal controls experience.
• Deep expertise in SOX and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits and SOX compliance initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to enhance internal controls.

Skills

Internal Controls

SOX Compliance

Financial Risk Management

Data Analytics

Communication Skills

Education

CPA or CIA

Tools

TeamMate

AuditBoard

Workiva

SAP

MS Dynamics

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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Internal Audit Business Process Manager

Drive impactful change at the heart of a renewable energy leader.

We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Internal Audit Business Process Manager to lead critical audit and SOX compliance initiatives across our North American operations. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings deep knowledge of internal controls and financial risk, and has a passion for process improvement in support of a sustainable future.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and execute internal audits, SOX compliance, and risk assessments aligned with corporate and regulatory priorities
• Partner with leadership to enhance internal controls, streamline operations, and ensure financial integrity
• Oversee the full SOX program, including scoping, testing, remediation, and reporting
• Evaluate third-party control environments (SOC 1), manage audit lifecycles, and present findings to senior management
• Serve as a trusted advisor on risk, governance, and control strategy
• Collaborate with external auditors and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement

What You Bring:

• CPA or CIA with 8+ years in audit, SOX, or internal controls—ideally within manufacturing or public accounting
• Deep expertise in SOX, financial reporting, and operational risk management
• Proficiency in audit tools (TeamMate, AuditBoard, or Workiva), ERP systems (SAP, MS Dynamics), and data analytics (Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and drive results across teams
• Willingness to travel (15–30%) across North America

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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