Internal Audit Manager: Risk & Controls Champion

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead the Internal Audit Group in the Legal, Compliance & Audit department.

The role emphasizes high-level control assessments, team staffing, training, and management of audit processes across the organization. The position requires strong qualifications in SOX, risk assessment, internal controls, and experience with data analytics and emerging audit technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, and/or military equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Professional designation such as CPA, CIA, CISA, etc. or progress towards designation.
• Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, and/or military equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced experience with SOX compliance, risk assessment, internal controls, operational auditing, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing audit methodologies, quality assurance processes, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience utilizing data analytics, automation, AI, continuous auditing, or other emerging audit technologies.
• Experience with business writing and executive-level presentations.
• Experience providing risk, controls, compliance, governance, and business process improvement recommendations to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Internal Audit Group under general direction.
• Maintain awareness of internal control audit trends and consult on adjustments.
• Conduct staff training and ensure training materials are accurate.
• Facilitate year-end external audit of internal controls and processes.
• Develop calendar and procedures for auditing activities.
• Manage project scope, objectives, and audit tests with appropriate methodology.

Skills

SOX compliance

risk assessment

internal controls

operational auditing

regulatory requirements

data analytics

automation

AI

continuous auditing

business writing

executive-level presentations

leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

military equivalent

Professional designation: CPA/CIA/CISA

Masters degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead the Internal Audit Group in the Legal, Compliance & Audit department.

The role emphasizes high-level control assessments, team staffing, training, and management of audit processes across the organization. The position requires strong qualifications in SOX, risk assessment, internal controls, and experience with data analytics and emerging audit technologies.