Internal Audit Manager

Kokosing Inc; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing Inc. is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across corporate and project environments, including field sites. The role evaluates internal controls, financial reporting, and adherence to policies, with focus on cost recovery opportunities and governance enhancements.

The position requires 8–12+ years in internal audit or related fields, including leadership experience in heavy civil or industrial construction. Travel to job sites and regional offices is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field.
• CPA/CIA/CFE designation is a plus; experience in internal audit or construction industry is preferred.
• Experience leading audits, project controls, or construction accounting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead risk-based audits across corporate, regional, and project environments, including field audits at active construction sites.
• Evaluate internal controls, financial reporting, and adherence to policies, safety, and contractual requirements.
• Identify inefficiencies, control weaknesses, fraud risks, and cost recovery opportunities; develop audit programs and testing procedures.
• Assess project controls related to labor, equipment, production tracking, and cost forecasting.
• Ensure regulatory/policy compliance; assist with fraud investigations and special audits.
• Monitor remediation actions and verify corrective action closure.
• Prepare and present audit findings to management and executive leadership.
• Train and supervise audit staff, reviewing deliverables and providing guidance.
• Recommend process improvements and support audit methodology, analytics tools, and dashboard development.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CIA/CFE a plus

Tools

Viewpoint ERP

HCSS

Autodesk ACC

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description

The Internal Audit Manager leads risk-based internal audits across operations, including self-performed construction activities, project controls, financial governance, procurement, and contract administration. Evaluates internal controls, identifies operational and financial risks, and recommends improvements to governance, efficiency, and project delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead risk-based audits across corporate, regional, and project environments, including field audits at active construction sites
• Evaluate internal controls, financial reporting, and adherence to policies, safety, and contractual requirements
• Identify inefficiencies, control weaknesses, fraud risks, and cost recovery opportunities; develop audit programs and testing procedures
• Assess project controls related to labor, equipment, production tracking, and cost forecasting
• Ensure regulatory/policy compliance; assist with fraud investigations and special audits
• Monitor remediation actions and verify corrective action closure
• Prepare and present audit findings to management and executive leadership
• Train and supervise audit staff, reviewing deliverables and providing guidance
• Recommend process improvements and support audit methodology, analytics tools, and dashboard development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field; CPA/CIA/CFE a plus
• 8-12+ years in internal audit, project controls, external audit, construction accounting, or operational audit, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• Experience in heavy civil construction, infrastructure, or industrial contracting preferred; auditing self-perform construction operations highly desirable
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; familiarity with ERP systems (Viewpoint, HCSS, Autodesk ACC)
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently; willingness to travel to job sites and regional offices
• Preferred Heavy highway, earthwork, underground utilities, concrete, or asphalt paving experience
• Knowledge of prevailing wage DOT, CAS/FAR, and public works compliance experience

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor.

The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. Since 1951, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.