Internal Audit Senior Manager (Direct Hire)

Eliassen Group; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead complex audit engagements, strengthen internal controls, and support enterprise risk management. The role partners with business leaders to evaluate processes, identify improvements, and enhance the risk and control environment.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in internal audit, SOX, risk management, and team leadership, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7–10 years in Internal Audit or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and SOX.
• Experience leading audit engagements and prioritization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; data analytics skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex internal audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Assess governance, risk management and internal control processes.
• Identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop audit reports with actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Support enterprise risk assessments and audit planning activities.
• Oversee audits related to SOX and financial controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remediate findings timely.
• Utilize data analytics and technology-enabled audit methods.
• Mentor and develop audit professionals; foster high performance.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

Skills

Internal audit

SOX

Risk management

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree or MBA

CPA

CIA

Tools

Audit software

GRC tools

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead complex audit engagements, strengthen internal controls, and support enterprise risk management initiatives. This role will partner with business leaders across the organization to evaluate processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and enhance the overall risk and control environment.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in internal audit, SOX compliance, risk management, and team leadership, along with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive meaningful business outcomes.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex internal audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Develop comprehensive audit reports with actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Facilitate fraud risk assessments and investigate potential control concerns when identified.
• Support enterprise risk assessments and annual audit planning activities.
• Oversee audit activities related to regulatory compliance, financial controls, and SOX programs.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure timely remediation of audit findings.
• Utilize data analytics and technology-enabled audit methodologies to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve operational efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Mentor, coach, and develop audit professionals while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and governance best practices.

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Public Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management frameworks, auditing standards, and governance practices.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance and financial reporting controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead audit engagements and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience leveraging data analytics and audit technology tools.
• Ability to travel approximately 10-15% as needed.

Education Requirements

• Master's degree or MBA
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Experience applying COSO and other risk management frameworks.
• Background in process improvement, project management, or operational excellence initiatives.