Internal Audit Manager

WhiteCap Workforce Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WhiteCap Workforce Solutions seeks an Internal Audit Manager in New York, NY to lead audits across financial reporting, operations, technology, and compliance. You will identify deficiencies, drive improvements, and coordinate with external auditors to minimize disruption for process owners.

Candidates should have 5–8 years in internal auditing, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and preferably CIA/CPA/CISA certifications. Strong communication and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of internal auditing experience, ideally in financial services or quantitative trading.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field; CIA/CPA/CISA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of COSO and audit concepts in financial services.
• Ability to work with management across departments and at all levels.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills; proficient with MS Office and audit tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement internal audits to evaluate controls related to financial reporting, operations, technology, and compliance.
• Identify control deficiencies and opportunities for process improvements, especially IT and business processes, with corrective actions.
• Monitor and document remediation efforts to ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate with external auditors to optimize audit processes and minimize disruptions for process owners.
• Assess changes in processes and accounting standards for potential risks to controls.
• Discuss with process owners changes for control gaps and document evaluations.
• Guide development and enhancement of documentation and testing standards for internal audits.

Skills

Audit expertise

COSO knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CIA

CPA

CISA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit tools

Job description

Our client, a leading quantitative firm, is looking for an Internal Audit Manager to start right away.

Location: New York, NY

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement internal audits to evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls related to financial reporting, operations, technology, and compliance.
• Identify control deficiencies and opportunities for process improvements, especially within IT and business processes, and propose corrective actions.
• Monitor and document remediation efforts for unresolved issues to ensure prompt resolution.
• Facilitate coordination with external auditors to optimize audit processes and reduce disruptions for process owners.
• Assess alterations in internal business processes and accounting standards to determine potential risks and impacts on current controls.
• Conduct regular discussions with process owners to document and evaluate any changes for control gaps.
• Guide the development and enhancement of documentation and testing standards for internal audits.

Requirements

• Possess 5-8 years of experience in internal auditing, ideally within a financial services or quantitative trading environment.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CISA are preferred.
• Exhibit strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and audit concepts within the financial services sector.
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with all management levels and across various departments.
• Display high motivation with strong decision-making, problem-solving, and management skills to navigate complex business environments.
• Possess excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and familiar with industry-standard audit tools.
• Stay informed about changes in regulatory guidance and industry best practices.

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