Internal Audit Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established organization to hire an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits, strengthen internal controls, and partner with operational and financial leaders to evaluate processes and regulatory compliance.

This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and experience guiding audits in a complex business environment, with responsibilities spanning planning, reporting, remediation, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of internal audit, public accounting, risk management, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based operational, financial, and compliance audits.
• Develop audit plans, scope audits, and manage audit projects from planning through reporting.
• Evaluate internal controls and provide recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Identify business risks and monitor remediation efforts for audit findings.
• Partner with leadership teams to improve processes and strengthen control environments.
• Oversee compliance activities and internal control testing, as applicable.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to senior management.
• Support external auditors and coordinate audit-related requests.
• Analyze data and trends to identify operational and financial risks.
• Assist with enterprise risk management initiatives and special projects.
• Mentor and develop audit staff while promoting best practices across the organization.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Audit management software

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established and growing organization to fill an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audit activities and strengthen internal controls across the business. This role will partner with operational and financial leaders to evaluate processes, identify risks, improve efficiencies, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of internal controls, and experience managing audits in a complex business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based operational, financial, and compliance audits
• Develop audit plans, scope audits, and manage audit projects from planning through reporting
• Evaluate internal controls and provide recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency
• Identify business risks and monitor remediation efforts for audit findings
• Partner with leadership teams to improve processes and strengthen control environments
• Oversee compliance activities and internal control testing, as applicable
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to senior management
• Support external auditors and coordinate audit-related requests
• Analyze data and trends to identify operational and financial risks
• Assist with enterprise risk management initiatives and special projects
• Mentor and develop audit staff while promoting best practices across the organization

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of internal audit, public accounting, risk management, or related experience
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies
• Experience leading audits and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities

Preferred

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar professional certification
• Public accounting experience
• Experience with compliance and internal control frameworks
• Experience working in a multi-entity or publicly traded environment
• Familiarity with data analytics and audit management software

What You'll Bring

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities
• Attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset
• Confidence presenting findings and recommendations to leadership