Internal Audit Manager

Family Dollar; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead and execute operational and advisory audits, and internal control testing. The ideal candidate has deep SOX knowledge and strong experience planning, executing, and reporting audit projects.

Responsibilities include developing risk-based audit plans, leading control design audits, evaluating processes for efficiency and compliance, and coordinating remediation with stakeholders. Travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in internal audit or related field; at least 3 years in a managerial or lead role.
• Experience in public accounting or large corporate internal audit environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge and application of Internal Audit standards and practices (e.g., IIA, ISACA).
• Familiarity with IT risk and controls.
• Experience Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements.
• Experience with data analytics (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) or other data-driven analytical tools and procedures is a plus.
• Experience with audit management tools (e.g., AuditBoard, TeamMate, HighBond/Diligent).
• Key competencies include building strategic working relationships, leading through vision and values, decision-making, facilitating change, communication, customer focus, organizational awareness, building a successful team, persuasiveness, coaching, and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans aligned with objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and perform audits of internal control design and effectiveness.
• Lead the planning and execution of operational and advisory internal audits.
• Evaluate systems and processes for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with standards and policies.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure audit findings are understood and remediated.
• Evaluate and test business process internal controls, including management review controls, separation of duties and IPE.
• Assist with annual risk and fraud risk assessments.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen the internal control environment.
• Prepare clear audit reports and present results to senior management.
• Mentor audit staff and partner with enterprise risk management, cybersecurity, and compliance teams.

Skills

SOX knowledge

Data analytics

Audit standards

IT risk & controls

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

AuditBoard

TeamMate

HighBond/Diligent

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading and executing operational and advisory audits and internal control testing. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and global internal audit standards along with proven experience in planning, executing, and reporting internal audit projects.

Audit Planning & Execution

• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and perform audits of internal control design and effectiveness.
• Lead the planning and execution of operational and advisory internal audits.
• Evaluate systems and processes for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with applicable standards and policies.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure audit findings are understood and remediated.
• Evaluate and test business process internal controls, including management review controls, separation of duties and IPE.
• Assist with the annual risk assessment and fraud risk assessment.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen the internal control environment.

Audit Reporting & Communication

• Prepare clear, concise, and insightful audit reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Present audit results and recommendations to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of the audit methodology, templates, and reporting standards.
• Manage and mentor audit staff, providing guidance on audit methodology, technical topics, and professional development.
• Partner with business functions such as enterprise risk management, cybersecurity, and compliance teams to support integrated risk and control assessments.
• Stay current with emerging risks, technologies, and audit practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Office work environment, 40+ work hours per week
• Most work will be performed at the Store Support Center (Corporate Office), but some work requires travel to a store or distribution center (various locations).
• Up to 15% overnight travel required.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 5-10 years of experience in internal audit or related field; at least 3 years in a managerial or lead role.
• Experience in public accounting or large corporate internal audit environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge and application of Internal Audit standards and practices (e.g., IIA, ISACA).
• Familiarity with IT risk and controls.
• Experience Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements.
• Experience with data analytics (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) or other data-driven analytical tools and procedures is a plus.
• Experience with audit management tools (e.g., AuditBoard, TeamMate, HighBond/Diligent).
• Key competencies include building strategic working relationships, leading through vision and values, decision-making, facilitating change, communication, customer focus, organizational awareness, building a successful team, persuasiveness, coaching, and executive presence.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.

Projected Salary Range: $111,000-$125,000/yr

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.