Internal Audit Manager

Tier4 Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tier4 Group seeks an Audit Manager to lead risk-based internal audits with a focus on financial reporting, accounting processes, and internal controls. The role oversees operational, compliance, and advisory audits while managing multiple projects and partnering with leaders to identify risks and strengthen controls.

The ideal candidate has CPA or CIA credentials, 7+ years in audits, strong governance knowledge, and proven leadership in developing teams and instilling best practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive audit experience, including financial reporting, accounting, controls, or internal auditing.
• CPA or CIA certification.
• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing, internal controls, corporate governance, and professional auditing standards.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting processes, and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risks, evaluate controls, and communicate findings effectively.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders.
• Proven leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Develop audit programs, testing strategies, and reporting approaches tailored to identified risks.
• Review audit workpapers, testing results, findings, and reports for quality and consistency.
• Present audit results, observations, and emerging risks to management and other stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, resource allocation, and competing priorities.
• Build collaborative relationships across the organization while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Contribute to annual audit planning and ongoing improvement of audit methodologies and practices.
• Support the implementation of data analytics and other technologies within the audit function.

Education

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

Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proven leadership experience

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ACL

Alteryx

Job description

Audit Manager

Audit Manager is responsible for leading risk-based internal audit engagements with a focus on financial reporting, accounting processes, and internal controls. This role also oversees operational, compliance, and advisory audits while managing multiple projects and supporting the development of a high-performing audit function. The Audit Manager partners with business leaders to identify risks, evaluate controls, and provide recommendations that enhance organizational effectiveness and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Confidence in Financial Reporting
• Lead audits covering financial reporting processes, accounting operations, significant estimates and judgments, and related internal controls.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls supporting accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Assess risks impacting financial statements and regulatory reporting requirements.

Enhance Risk Management and Business Performance

• Lead operational, compliance, and advisory engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up.
• Analyze business processes, identify key risks, and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Develop practical recommendations to improve governance, risk management, operational efficiency, and compliance.
• Perform root-cause analysis and partner with management to address underlying control and process issues.

Lead and Develop Audit Talent

• Manage multiple audit engagements, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with audit objectives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through performance feedback, training, and career development.
• Promote the use of technology, data analytics, and continuous improvement practices to enhance audit effectiveness.

What You'll Do

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Develop audit programs, testing strategies, and reporting approaches tailored to identified risks.
• Review audit workpapers, testing results, findings, and reports to ensure quality and consistency.
• Present audit results, observations, and emerging risks to management and other stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, resource allocation, and competing priorities.
• Build collaborative relationships across the organization while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Contribute to annual audit planning and ongoing improvement of audit methodologies and practices.
• Support the implementation of data analytics and other technologies within the audit function.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA or CIA certification.
• 7+ years of progressive audit experience, including financial reporting, accounting, controls, or internal auditing experience.
• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing, internal controls, corporate governance, and professional auditing standards.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting processes, and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risks, evaluate controls, and communicate findings effectively.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders.
• Proven leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Additional certifications such as CISA, CFE, or other relevant credentials.
• Experience using audit management, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), or data analytics tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and reporting/analytics platforms such as Power BI, SQL, ACL, Alteryx, or similar solutions.

Success in This Role

The ideal candidate combines strong technical audit expertise with business insight, sound judgment, and leadership capability. They are skilled at building trusted relationships, influencing stakeholders, and providing practical recommendations that strengthen controls, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.