Internal Audit Team Manager

AAA - American Automobile Association; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for medical, dental, &

401(K) saving plans with company match

Pension

Tuition assistance

Floating holidays & PTO for volunteer"

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

AAA - American Automobile Association is seeking an Internal Audit Team Manager to lead financial, operational and compliance audits. You will drive risk-based planning, oversee multiple engagements, and develop strategies to strengthen internal controls and efficiency across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in internal controls, risk assessment, data analytics and cross-functional collaboration, plus strong communication skills to partner with business units and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 5+ years of financial and operational audit experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role managing direct reports.
• CPA or CIA certification is required.
• SOX/MAR compliance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the annual audit plan by risk assessments and prioritizing engagements.
• Plan and execute financial, operational and compliance audits across business functions.
• Identify risks, assess internal controls, and recommend improvements.
• Ensure audits comply with IIA standards and company policies.
• Develop and communicate audit findings to key stakeholders.
• Present audit results to senior management.
• Coach and train audit staff and foster teamwork.
• Utilize data analytics to assess large datasets for risk.
• Liaise with external auditors to facilitate audits and regulatory compliance.
• Plan and develop annual goals aligned with Company priorities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CIA

Tools

Excel

Audit software

Optro/Auditboard

Workiva

Job description

Internal Audit Team Manager We are seeking an Internal Audit Team Manager to oversee financial, operational and compliance audits. This role is responsible for leading multiple audit projects, assessing risks, and developing audit strategies to enhance internal controls and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has experience with internal controls, systems, risk assessment and data analytics, along with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across various departments. Responsible coaching, supervising and training team members.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in developing the annual audit plan by performing risk assessments, identifying key audit areas, and prioritizing engagements based on risk and organizational objectives.
• Plan and execute financial, operational and compliance audits across business functions.
• Identify risks, assess internal controls, and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure audits comply with IIA professional standards and company policies.
• Develop and communicate audit findings and best practices to key stakeholders.
• Present audit results to senior management.
• Act as a partner and trusted advisor for business units to help achieve management objectives and operational efficiencies.
• Utilize data analytics to assess large datasets for risk assessment and monitoring.
• Act as a liaison with external auditors to facilitate audits and regulatory compliance.
• Assist audit management in planning and developing annual goals and objectives aligned with Company priorities.
• Actively communicate the organization’s vision, goals and results to employees through staff meetings and one-on-one interactions.
• Establish performance expectations, provide coaching and training, and deliver regular feedback and annual evaluations to support team members’ development.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Required).
• 5+ years of financial and operational audit experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role managing direct reports and developing a high-performing team.
• Prior experience in a large company (over $1B in revenue) or public accounting firm (Big 4/Mid-Tier) preferred.
• CPA or CIA required.
• SOX and/or MAR compliance experience preferred.
• Domestic travel required (up to 10%)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organization skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written communication and oral communication with interpersonal skills to engage, influence action and drive change.
• Experience presenting audit findings to leadership.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and other MS products, data analytics, and audit software.
• Advanced knowledge of business, insurance, claims, sales, banking, and accounting preferred.
• Experience with Optro (former Auditboard) or Workiva implementation and/or experience as platform user highly preferred.
• Ability to effectively motivate, foster teamwork, and train and coach staff required.

The starting pay range for this position is: $120,500.00 - $160,800.00

Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

Remarkable benefits:

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
• Tuition assistance
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity – we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.

“Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.”

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Our organization participates in E-Verify The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

For more than a century, AAA has been synonymous with trust, dependability, quality, and innovation. It's our mission to provide our growing membership with the legendary service we are famous for, and we welcome committed professionals ready to challenge themselves in a dynamic industry.

AAA would not exist without the millions of members who give us their loyalty, or our employees whose mission it is to give those members world-class service.

What else do we offer? Stability. Growth. Commitment to an exciting future for both you and our members.