Construction Audit Manager: Risk & Controls Lead

Kokosing; Westerville (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking an Internal Audit Manager in Westerville, OH. You will lead risk-based internal audits across corporate, regional, and project environments, including field audits at active construction sites, evaluating controls, reporting, and compliances.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field; CPA/CIA/CFE a plus, with 8–12+ years in audit and at least 5+ years in leadership. Travel to job sites and regional offices is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field; CPA/CIA/CFE a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead risk-based audits across corporate, regional, and project environments, including field audits at active construction sites.
• Evaluate internal controls, financial reporting, and adherence to policies, safety, and contractual requirements.
• Identify inefficiencies, control weaknesses, fraud risks, and cost recovery opportunities; develop audit programs and testing procedures.
• Assess project controls related to labor, equipment, production tracking, and cost forecasting.
• Ensure regulatory/policy compliance; assist with fraud investigations and special audits.
• Monitor remediation actions and verify corrective action closure.
• Prepare and present audit findings to management and executive leadership.
• Train and supervise audit staff, reviewing deliverables and providing guidance.
• Recommend process improvements and support audit methodology, analytics tools, and dashboard development.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Leadership

Audit Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Viewpoint

HCSS

Autodesk ACC

Job description

Kokosing is seeking an Internal Audit Manager in Westerville, OH. You will lead risk-based internal audits across corporate, regional, and project environments, including field audits at active construction sites, evaluating controls, reporting, and compliances.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field; CPA/CIA/CFE a plus, with 8–12+ years in audit and at least 5+ years in leadership. Travel to job sites and regional offices is expected.