Senior Audit Manager: Risk & Controls Leadership

Tier4 Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tier4 Group seeks an Audit Manager to lead risk-based internal audits with a focus on financial reporting, accounting processes, and internal controls. The role oversees operational, compliance, and advisory audits while managing multiple projects and partnering with leaders to identify risks and strengthen controls.

The ideal candidate has CPA or CIA credentials, 7+ years in audits, strong governance knowledge, and proven leadership in developing teams and instilling best practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive audit experience, including financial reporting, accounting, controls, or internal auditing.
• CPA or CIA certification.
• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing, internal controls, corporate governance, and professional auditing standards.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting processes, and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risks, evaluate controls, and communicate findings effectively.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders.
• Proven leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Develop audit programs, testing strategies, and reporting approaches tailored to identified risks.
• Review audit workpapers, testing results, findings, and reports for quality and consistency.
• Present audit results, observations, and emerging risks to management and other stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, resource allocation, and competing priorities.
• Build collaborative relationships across the organization while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Contribute to annual audit planning and ongoing improvement of audit methodologies and practices.
• Support the implementation of data analytics and other technologies within the audit function.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proven leadership experience

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ACL

Alteryx

Job description

Tier4 Group seeks an Audit Manager to lead risk-based internal audits with a focus on financial reporting, accounting processes, and internal controls. The role oversees operational, compliance, and advisory audits while managing multiple projects and partnering with leaders to identify risks and strengthen controls.

The ideal candidate has CPA or CIA credentials, 7+ years in audits, strong governance knowledge, and proven leadership in developing teams and instilling best practices.