Manager of Internal Audit

KBW Financial; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing is seeking a Manager of Internal Audit for a Portland, Maine, role with hybrid flexibility. Build and strengthen the internal audit function, develop risk-based audit plans, and partner with teams to improve controls.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in internal or external audit, strong knowledge of controls and accounting, and the ability to work independently while collaborating organization-wide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, financial controls, risk, or a related area.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodology.
• Experience working in a growing or evolving organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal audit plans and testing.
• Evaluate internal controls, processes, and potential risks.
• Identify control gaps and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Support compliance and internal control initiatives.
• Prepare audit findings and recommendations for management.
• Partner with teams across the organization to strengthen processes and controls.
• Track remediation efforts and follow up on outstanding items.
• Assist with external audits and other financial initiatives.
• Help build and develop the internal audit function.
• Provide guidance and leadership as the function grows.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Back Manager of Internal Audit

Director/Manager Internal Audit Portland , Maine Perm 140000 Sep 21, 2026 $140000.00 - $150000.00

KBW Financial Staffing is working with a growing organization that is seeking a Manager of Internal Audit to help develop and strengthen its internal audit and controls function. This is a newly established role with significant visibility across the organization and an opportunity to build processes, assess risk, and support continued growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in internal audit, accounting, financial controls, or risk management and be comfortable working independently to develop audit processes and documentation from the ground up. This role offers hybrid flexibility, but candidates must live local to the Portland, ME area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute internal audit plans and testing.
• Evaluate internal controls, processes, and potential risks.
• Identify control gaps and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Support compliance and internal control initiatives.
• Prepare audit findings and recommendations for management.
• Partner with teams across the organization to strengthen processes and controls.
• Track remediation efforts and follow up on outstanding items.
• Assist with external audits and other financial initiatives.
• Help build and develop the internal audit function.
• Provide guidance and leadership as the function grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, financial controls, risk, or a related area.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodology.
• Experience working in a growing or evolving organization.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams across the organization.

Compensation

$140-150k/year plus bonus depending on experience

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