Internal Audit Manager

KNM Resources; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KNM Resources is seeking an Internal Audit Manager based in New Jersey with 5–8 years of internal audit or public accounting experience. CPA or active CPA pursuit is preferred. The role focuses on risk assessment, control evaluation, and leading audit projects while coordinating with cross-functional teams and external auditors.

The position requires a strong understanding of GAAP and SOX, with a track record of driving remediation and continuous improvement across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• 5–8 years of internal audit experience.
• Public accounting (Big 4 or regional) and/or public company experience.
• CPA, CIA, CFE or CISA pursuing preferred.
• Understanding of GAAP, SOX and risk-based auditing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document financial, operational, and compliance risks and opportunities.
• Develop audit programs and testing procedures.
• Evaluate internal controls.
• Execute Internal Audit projects according to the annual Audit plan.
• Ensure audit work papers support audit findings, conclusions and remediation.
• Facilitate the company's risk assessment and help develop the annual Audit plan.
• Assist with managing co-sourced arrangements.
• Lead management communications on audit results and proposed recommendations.
• Ensure remediation is handled on a timely basis.
• Share audit results and recommendations with management and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Remain current with accounting standards, guidelines and best practices.
• Serve as liaison with external auditors.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness across departments.

Skills

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Job description

KNM is partnering with a high-growth, publicly traded company to hire an Internal Audit Manager leader who will bring 5-10 years of public accounting and/or industry experience. CPA required. For more opportunities from KNM Resources, please visit https://www.knmresources.com/all-openings.

Responsibilities

• Identification and documentation of financial, operational, and compliance risks and opportunities.
• Develop audit programs and testing procedures.
• Evaluate internal controls.
• Execute Internal Audit projects according to the annual Audit plan.
• Ensure audit work papers support audit findings, conclusions and remediation.
• Facilitate the company's risk assessment and help develop the annual Audit plan.
• Assist with managing co-sourced arrangements.
• Lead management communications on audit results and proposed recommendations.
• Ensure remediation is handled on a timely basis.
• Share audit results and recommendations with management and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Remain current with accounting standards, guidelines and best practices.
• Serve as liaison with external auditors.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• 5 - 8 years of internal audit experience.
• Public accounting (Big 4 or regional) and/or public company experience.
• Professional certification or actively pursuing preferred (e.g., CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA).
• Understanding of internal control frameworks, GAAP, business processes, and internal control requirements.
• Experience with SOX compliance and risk-based auditing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience with data analytics tools a plus.