Internal Audit Lead - Risk, Controls & Analytics

AAA Auto Club Enterprises; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K with company match

Pension

Tuition assistance

Floating holidays & PTO

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

AAA Auto Club Enterprises is seeking an Internal Audit Team Manager to lead financial, operational and compliance audits across the organization. You will manage multiple projects, assess risks and develop audit strategies to strengthen internal controls and drive efficiency.

The role requires CPA or CIA, 5+ years of audit experience, leadership experience, and ability to collaborate with diverse teams. Travel up to 10% and strong data analytics skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial and operational audit experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role managing direct reports and developing a high-performing team.
• CPA or CIA required.
• SOX and/or MAR compliance experience preferred.
• Domestic travel required (up to 10%).
• Experience with data analytics and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual audit plan via risk assessments and prioritization.
• Plan and execute financial, operational and compliance audits across functions.
• Identify risks, assess internal controls, and recommend improvements.
• Ensure audits comply with IIA standards and policies.
• Present audit findings to senior management.
• Partner with business units to improve efficiency and controls.
• Utilize data analytics for risk assessment and monitoring.
• Coordinate with external auditors for regulatory compliance.
• Coach and develop staff; communicate goals and results.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Staff coaching/training

Project management

Audit planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CIA

Tools

Excel

Word

Audit software

Optro/Workiva

Job description

AAA Auto Club Enterprises is seeking an Internal Audit Team Manager to lead financial, operational and compliance audits across the organization. You will manage multiple projects, assess risks and develop audit strategies to strengthen internal controls and drive efficiency.

The role requires CPA or CIA, 5+ years of audit experience, leadership experience, and ability to collaborate with diverse teams. Travel up to 10% and strong data analytics skills are essential.