Internal Audit Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking an Internal Audit Manager for a role in San Diego. This position offers a total compensation package of $185K–$205K, including base, bonus, and equity. The role involves executing audits, supporting risk assessments, and collaborating with teams to enhance business processes.

The company fosters a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and strong work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have 6–10 years of relevant audit experience and a CPA or CIA qualification.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of audit or SOX experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute internal audits across business areas.
• Support risk assessments and audit planning.
• Perform control testing and document findings.
• Partner with teams to improve processes and controls.
• Communicate audit results to stakeholders.
• Assist with ongoing audit and process improvements.

Skills

Audit experience

Risk assessment

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Education

CPA or CIA (or in progress)

Job description

Title: Internal Audit Manager

Location: San Diego, onsite with flexibility

Compensation: $185K–$205K total comp (base + bonus + equity)

About the Company

Our client is a large, publicly traded organization with a global footprint. The company offers a stable environment, strong leadership visibility, and consistent opportunities for internal growth and mobility.

The Internal Audit team partners with leadership to assess risk, strengthen controls, and improve business processes across the organization. Work is steady, collaborative, and not driven by a traditional busy season.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Manager-level role with strong total compensation
• High visibility across the business
• Clear opportunity for growth and internal mobility
• Collaborative and tenured team environment
• Consistent workload with strong work‑life balance

What You Will Do

• Execute internal audits across business areas
• Support risk assessments and audit planning
• Perform control testing and document findings
• Partner with teams to improve processes and controls
• Communicate audit results to stakeholders
• Assist with ongoing audit and process improvements

What You Bring

• CPA or CIA (or in progress)
• 6–10 years of audit or SOX experience