Audit Manager :: Nashville, TN :: Hybrid

STI; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

STI in Nashville, TN is seeking a senior internal audit leader to oversee end-to-end audits, risk assessment, and reporting to executive leadership. The role emphasizes mentoring staff, fostering ethical practices, and ensuring alignment with government auditing standards.

Required CIA certification with advanced auditing coursework; experience with data analytics, audit tools, and governance frameworks is essential for success in this high-impact position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or graduate coursework in auditing, risk management, or public administration is a plus.
• CIA certification required; other certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end internal audits, including performance audits and prospective engagements.
• Perform risk assessments, audit planning, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Mentor and develop audit staff, promote technical growth and quality.
• Ensure conformance with GAGAS, IIA IPPF, and COSO frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independence

Integrity

Ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Advanced degree or graduate coursework in auditing, risk management, or public administration is a plus

Tools

Diligent

SharePoint

Teams

Excel

Power BI

ACL

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or graduate coursework in auditing, risk management, or public administration is a plus.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or graduate coursework in auditing, risk management, or public administration is a plus.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in internal audit, including leading end- to-end audits (performance audits, agreed-upon procedures, advisory engagements) with proven ability to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Experience in risk assessment, audit planning, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop audit staff, fostering technical and professional growth.

Certifications

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) required.
• Additional certifications strongly preferred: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Forensic Accountant (CrFA).

Standards & Methodology Expertise

• Deep understanding of Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book) and IIA IPPF standards.
• Familiarity with COSO internal control framework and government compliance requirements.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in audit management software (e.g., Diligent), Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams), and data analytics/reporting platforms (Excel, Power BI ACL).
• Ability to leverage analytics to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.

Leadership & Communication Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple audits concurrently, resolve issues, and elevate risks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
• High integrity, independence, and commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality.