Internal Audit Manager

J.B. Hunt; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lowell, Arkansas invites a seasoned Internal Audit Manager to lead the Internal Audit Group under Legal, Compliance & Audit.

You will oversee audits, training, and external-year-end coordination, shaping internal controls and processes for enhanced governance. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance with 3–5 years’ relevant experience and professional designations (CPA/CIA/CISA) or progress toward designation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Professional designation such as CPA, CIA, CISA, etc. or progress towards designation.
• Advanced experience with SOX compliance, risk assessment, internal controls, regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing audit methodologies, quality assurance processes, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience utilizing data analytics, automation, AI, continuous auditing, or other emerging audit technologies.
• Experience with business writing and executive-level presentations.
• Experience providing risk, controls, governance, and business process improvement recommendations to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of internal control audit trends and consult on operational adjustments based on changes in industry standards and governmental regulations.
• Conduct training sessions for staff, communicate new processes, and ensure accuracy of training materials and documentation.
• Facilitate year-end external audit of internal controls and business processes.
• Develop the calendar for creating, implementing, and enhancing internal auditing procedures.
• Manage project scope, objectives, and work plans including selection of appropriate audit tests, key controls, and methods.

Skills

SOX compliance

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Operational auditing

Regulatory requirements

Data analytics

Automation

AI

Executive presentations

Business writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Job Title:Internal Audit ManagerDepartment:Legal, Compliance & AuditCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:ArkansasCity:LowellFull/Part Time:Full timeJob Summary:Under general direction, the Manager, Internal Audit leads the work of the Internal Audit Group. Responsibilities include, high level audit control assessments and team staffing, training and management.Job Description:Key Responsibilities:Maintain awareness of internal control audit trends and consult on operational adjustments based on changes in industry standards and governmental regulationsConduct training sessions for staff, communicate new processes, and ensure accuracy of training materials and documentationFacilitate year-end external audit of internal controls and business processesDevelop the calendar for creating, implementing, and enhancing internal auditing proceduresManage project scope, objectives, and work plans including the selection of appropriate audit tests, identification of key controls, utilization of statistical methods, and use of survey, interview and computer-assisted audit techniques.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, and/or military equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant experienceProfessional designation such as CPA, CIA, CISA, etc. or progress towards designationPreferred Qualifications:Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, and/or military equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant experienceProfessional designation such as CPA, CIA, CISA, etc. or progress towards designationAdvanced experience with SOX compliance, risk assessment, internal controls, operational auditing, and regulatory requirements.Experience developing audit methodologies, quality assurance processes, or continuous improvement initiatives.Experience utilizing data analytics, automation, AI, continuous auditing, or other emerging audit technologies.Experience with business writing and executive-level presentations.Experience providing risk, controls, compliance, governance, and business process improvement recommendations to leadership.This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.Compensation:Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.Benefits:The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.Education:Bachelors: Accounting (Required), Bachelors: Finance (Required), GED (Required), High School (Required), Masters: Accounting, Masters: FinanceWork Experience:Accounting/Payroll, Auditing, FinanceJob Opening ID:00646816 Internal Audit Manager (Open)“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.