Internal Audit Manager

Alliance Resource Group; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Resource Group is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join its evolving audit leadership team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will lead a team of 3–5 auditors and oversee risk-based audits across a diverse set of business units, delivering insights that influence risk management and strategy.

The ideal candidate has 7–12 years of internal audit experience, with leadership experience; a CPA is strongly preferred and CIA a plus; a strong background in insurance, financial services, or complex

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of internal audit experience, with leadership or management experience.
• CPA strongly preferred; CIA a plus.
• Experience with operational audits, risk assessments, and internal controls.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage risk-based audits aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3–5 auditors.
• Perform enterprise risk assessments and reprioritize audit resources based on emerging risks.
• Deliver practical, business-focused audit findings and recommendations to operational and senior leadership.
• Utilize audit tools such as Optro and apply data analytics where appropriate to enhance audit insights.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analytics

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Strategic thinking

Education

CPA

CIA

Tools

Optro

Job description

About the Company

A large, diversified services company is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join its evolving audit leadership team. This stable, privately held company operates across multiple industries and is committed to professional growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a team that is upgrading and modernizing its Internal Audit function. Beyond traditional audit work, this role will help build a more strategic, risk-based approach to Internal Audit, delivering insights that influence enterprise-level risk management and business strategy. You will lead a team of 3–5 auditors and oversee operational, financial, and compliance audits across a diverse group of business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage risk-based audits aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3–5 auditors while fostering a proactive audit environment.
• Perform enterprise risk assessments and reprioritize audit resources based on emerging risks.
• Deliver practical, business-focused audit findings and recommendations to operational and senior leadership.
• Utilize audit tools such as Optro and apply data analytics where appropriate to enhance audit insights.

Ideal Candidate

• 7–12 years of internal audit experience, ideally including leadership or team management experience.
• Strong background in insurance, financial services, or complex service organizations preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred; CIA a plus.
• Strong experience with operational audits, risk assessments, and internal controls.
• Collaborative, strategic thinker with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior business leaders.