Internal Audit Manager

Slate; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate, based in the USA, is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to scale and coordinate audit activities across the enterprise. You will build and lead a team of auditors, drive the risk-based audit plan, and partner with business and technology leaders to strengthen controls.

The role spans both business process and IT audits, including SOX compliance, with a focus on data analytics, process improvements, and effective reporting to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive internal audit experience across business process and IT.
• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, or high‑tech environments preferred.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of COSO, IT general controls, SOX, and cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Audit Leadership & Planning: develop and execute annual risk-based internal audit plan for business process and IT.
• Oversee operational and financial audits across Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and Sales.
• IT Audit Oversight: oversee ITGCs, application controls, cybersecurity, data governance.
• SOX Compliance & Risk Management: manage SOX documentation and testing with stakeholders.
• Reporting & Executive Communication: prepare audit reports and present findings to senior management.
• Issue Remediation & Governance: manage remediation actions and verify effectiveness.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: build cross-functional relationships; use Power BI/Tableau for insights.

Skills

Audit leadership

IT controls

COSO

Data analytics

Power BI/Tableau

Team management

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IS

Tools

SAP

Workiva

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About Slate

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an Internal Audit Manager to help scale and coordinate our business process and IT audit activities across the enterprise. In this role, you will help build and oversee a team of audit professionals, drive the execution of our risk-based audit plan, and serve as a key partner to business and technology leaders in strengthening Slate Auto’s control environment. The ideal candidate brings a well-rounded audit background spanning both operational and IT controls, strong leadership capabilities, and a proactive mindset that aligns with our commitment to innovation, integrity, and operational excellence.

What You Get To Do

Audit Leadership & Planning

• Assist in the development and execution of the annual, risk-based internal audit plan covering both business process and IT audit activities across the organization.
• Lead and manage a team of Internal Auditors, providing day-to-day direction, coaching, and performance feedback to foster professional growth and high-quality audit delivery.
• Coordinate audit resources and timelines to ensure audits are executed efficiently, on schedule, and in alignment with departmental and corporate objectives.

Business Process Audit Oversight

• Oversee and actively participate in operational and financial audits spanning key business functions including Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and Sales.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of process-level controls, identifying control gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for meaningful improvement.
• Apply data analytics and process mapping techniques to assess risk, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations that strengthen the overall control environment.

IT Audit Oversight

• Oversee and actively participate in IT audits covering cybersecurity, infrastructure, system implementations, access management, and data governance.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls (ITGCs) and application controls across key business systems.
• Ensure IT audit activities are aligned with business risk priorities and reflect current and emerging technology risks facing the organization.

SOX Compliance & Risk Management

• Manage SOX compliance activities across both business process and IT control domains, including control design assessments, walkthroughs, and operating effectiveness testing.
• Coordinate with Finance, IT, Operations, and external auditors to ensure SOX documentation and testing are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with applicable standards.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to ensure key financial and operational risks are understood and effectively mitigated.

Reporting & Executive Communication

• Prepare and deliver clear, well-structured audit reports summarizing findings, risk implications, and actionable recommendations for both operational and executive-level audiences.
• Present audit results to senior management and facilitate alignment on corrective action plans with business process owners and IT stakeholders.

Issue Remediation & Governance

• Manage end-to-end oversight of corrective action plans, including progress tracking, stakeholder engagement, and escalation of overdue or high‑risk items.
• Validate the effectiveness of remediation efforts to ensure that control improvements are durable and sustainably embedded within business and technology processes.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Build trusted relationships across Finance, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, and Compliance to promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage data analytics tools such as Power BI and Tableau to enhance audit execution, surface deeper insights, and elevate the quality of audit reporting.
• Stay current on emerging business and technology risks, evolving regulations, industry trends, and audit best practices.

What You Bring To The Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, with demonstrated expertise across both business process and IT audit disciplines, preferably within automotive, manufacturing, or high‑tech environments.
• Prior experience at a Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Solid understanding of business process controls, IT general controls, internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and SOX compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with developing process flow charts and narratives to document internal control cycles, supporting walkthroughs, risk assessment, and audit planning.
• Proven ability to lead and develop audit teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems (i.e. SAP) and proficiency with tools such as Workiva, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex findings and technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences including executive leadership.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinnative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].