Senior Audit Manager — AI & Transformation Lead

Philip Morris International U.S.; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical/dental/vision

401k match

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Philip Morris International U.S. invites applications for a Senior Audit Manager in Stamford, CT. This hybrid role leads global assurance, oversees SOX testing, audits, and risk assessments, and partners with senior stakeholders to enhance internal controls and governance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in risk management or audit, professional certifications, Big Four experience, and strong expertise in GRC platforms and AI-enabled analytics to improve audit effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, or Information Technology.
• 10+ years in Risk Management, Internal Controls, GRC, Audit or related fields.
• 7+ years in Audit, Risk Management, SOX testing or Internal Controls.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, EMIA, or GRCP desirable.
• Experience in Big Four, consulting, public accounting, or multinational organizations.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional, or global assurance engagements.
• FMCG industry experience preferred; international experience is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication.
• AI literacy with concrete examples in professional work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate assurance activities evaluating risk responses, controls, and compliance.
• Provide direction across audits, SOX testing, desktop reviews per audit plans.
• Ensure work aligns with methodologies and IIA standards.
• Support enterprise risk management by identifying key risks and observations.
• Prepare and present audit reports and risk insights to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Internal Controls, Information Security & Data Privacy, Ethics & Compliance, and others.
• Champion AI, data analytics, automation to improve audit planning, testing, reporting, and risk identification.
• Develop and coach a high-performing audit team and partner with the Audit Director to add business-focused insights.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and manage expectations.

Skills

SOX testing

internal audits

risk management

stakeholder management

data analytics

AI literacy

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Economics/Finance/Accounting/Business/IT

Tools

IBM OpenPages

AuditBoard

Job description

Philip Morris International U.S. invites applications for a Senior Audit Manager in Stamford, CT. This hybrid role leads global assurance, oversees SOX testing, audits, and risk assessments, and partners with senior stakeholders to enhance internal controls and governance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in risk management or audit, professional certifications, Big Four experience, and strong expertise in GRC platforms and AI-enabled analytics to improve audit effectiveness.