Manager, Internal Audit - Process Risk and Controls

RSM US LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Total rewards package including benefits

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Manager in the Process Risk and Controls Practice in Irvine, California. This role involves advising clients on risk management, conducting risk assessments, and leading projects in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including SOX and internal audit. A competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SOX, internal audit, external audit, or related internal control positions.
• Job relevant certification (e.g. CPA, CIA).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by leveraging technical expertise and industry insights.
• Lead risk assessment management interviews and guide the development of internal audit plans.
• Build and maintain strong management-level relationships and drive collaboration.

Skills

SOX knowledge

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Effective communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in business, accounting or related discipline

Tools

Spreadsheet tools

Presentation software

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

As a Manager in RSM’s expanding Process Risk and Controls Practice, you’ll play a key role in helping clients strengthen their risk and control environments while advancing your own leadership journey. This role offers the chance to apply your expertise in a meaningful way, supported by a culture that prioritizes continuous learning, mentorship, and collaboration. You’ll gain broad exposure to diverse industries, strategic initiatives, and senior leaders - making each day both challenging and rewarding.

In this practice, you’ll partner closely with clients’ internal audit teams, chief risk officers, SOX programs, and other stakeholders responsible for managing enterprise risk. You’ll advise clients on how to identify, assess, and prioritize risk, and leverage process and control enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce exposure. This is an exciting opportunity to influence high‑impact decisions, contribute to organizational resilience, and grow with a team that values innovation, inclusion, and curiosity.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage your technical expertise, industry insights, and risk advisory background to serve as a trusted advisor to Commercial‑sector clients – bringing forward emerging risks, trends, and innovative ideas to elevate client outcomes.
• Build and own strong management‑level and C‑suite relationships, driving collaboration and alignment with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead risk assessment management interviews and guide the development of comprehensive, risk‑based internal audit plans tailored to each client’s unique environment.
• Review engagement deliverables – including process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control assessments, and recommendations – to ensure accuracy, quality, and forward‑looking value.
• Conduct formal closing meetings with client leadership to communicate insights, validate findings, and support next steps.
• Maintain full responsibility for engagement economics, including billing, monitoring, collections, and managing expectations to deliver profitable and well‑run projects.
• Apply effective delegation and leadership strategies to manage multiple clients, projects, and teams simultaneously – with the broader goal of developing talent and growing your book of business.
• Participate in industry associations and events to stay current on market trends, deepen sector expertise, and build meaningful professional relationships.
• Build and utilize your internal network to address client needs efficiently and add value, while also cultivating an external network that supports long‑term business development efforts.
• Contribute to internal and external thought leadership by helping write, develop, and deliver content that highlights emerging risks and best practices.
• Engage with prospective clients to understand their needs, define clear project scopes, and develop tailored delivery plans and budgets.
• Support pursuit activities by contributing to proposals, pitch materials, and other business development deliverables that showcase RSM’s capabilities.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in business, accounting or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SOX, internal audit, external audit, or related internal control positions
• Job relevant certification (e.g. CPA, CIA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading project based work with milestones and workflow driven by objectives and defined timelines
• Proficiency in professional writing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools
• Ability to travel to meet client needs and work collaboratively with others
• Openness to workday flexibility, agility, remote work environment, leveraging new tools
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• Established experience in multiple industries or subject‑matter expertise in one specific industry
• Demonstrated success in high pressure scenarios

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, creed, sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances, sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing), gender, sexual orientation, HIV Status, national origin, ancestry, familial or marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, political affiliation, medical condition (including family and medical leave), domestic violence victim status, past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service, US Military/Veteran status, pre‑disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now or in the future (i.e., F‑1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college/university graduate possessing 1‑2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range

$101,000 - $203,000

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.