Internal Audit Manager — Path to Financial Leadership

Smith Arnold Partners; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Smith Arnold Partners is seeking an Internal Audit Manager for a hybrid role in New Haven County, CT. The position emphasizes a financially focused audit function with a path toward financial leadership or Controller roles within a global industrial organization.

The role involves supervising audit teams, coordinating SOX testing, and collaborating with leadership to strengthen internal controls and risk management across the Americas and Europe. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–10 years of experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or a combination of public accounting and manufacturing industry experience.
• CPA or CIA certification required.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and ability to lead complex global internal audit engagements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the VP Internal Audit to develop an integrated, value-adding audit function and execute the audit plan.
• Oversee audit engagements including financial, operational audit and SOX testing in Americas and Europe region.
• Assist in creating fraud risk assessments and audit testing locations.
• Review internal controls and manage audit findings and remediation actions.
• Prepare and present final audit reports to management and executives.

Skills

Big 4 exp

Global audits

Analytical skills

Travel 25%

Education

CPA or CIA

Job description

Smith Arnold Partners is seeking an Internal Audit Manager for a hybrid role in New Haven County, CT. The position emphasizes a financially focused audit function with a path toward financial leadership or Controller roles within a global industrial organization.

The role involves supervising audit teams, coordinating SOX testing, and collaborating with leadership to strengthen internal controls and risk management across the Americas and Europe. Travel is required.