Construction Internal Audit Leader

Kokosing; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing, a leading General Contractor, seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across corporate, regional, and active project sites. You will evaluate controls, financial reporting, and policy adherence while identifying improvements to governance and project delivery.

Responsibilities include planning audit programs, testing, and presenting findings to executives. Travel to job sites and regional offices is expected, with leadership responsibilities for audit staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8–12+ years in internal audit, project controls, external audit, construction accounting, or operational audit; 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in heavy civil construction, infrastructure, or industrial contracting preferred; auditing self-perform construction operations desirable.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; familiarity with ERP systems (Viewpoint, HCSS, Autodesk ACC).

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

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field

CPA/CIA/CFE a plus

Tools

Viewpoint

HCSS

Autodesk ACC

Job description

Kokosing, a leading General Contractor, seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across corporate, regional, and active project sites. You will evaluate controls, financial reporting, and policy adherence while identifying improvements to governance and project delivery.

Responsibilities include planning audit programs, testing, and presenting findings to executives. Travel to job sites and regional offices is expected, with leadership responsibilities for audit staff and