Senior Audit Services Lead: Risk & Control Innovator

Constellation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation is seeking a Senior Manager, Audit Services to lead risk-based audits across operations, finance, technology and compliance, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. You will partner with business leaders, manage a dispersed team, and drive continuous improvement of audit tools and processes.

The role emphasizes SOX support, stakeholder communication, and translating audit results into actionable insights. Minimum 10+ years in audit; CPA/CIA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years in internal/external audit, risk management, or related control discipline.
• Strong knowledge of controls, risk assessment, and auditing standards.
• Experience leading multiple audits and managing stakeholders.
• Experience with SOX controls and remediation tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; leadership and coaching ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of risk-based engagements across operations, finance, compliance, and technology.
• Manage planning, scoping, staffing, fieldwork, reporting, and remediation follow-up.
• Apply internal audit methodologies and professional standards across work.
• Lead annual audit planning, risk assessment, and resource allocation.
• Provide leadership for SOX support activities and remediation monitoring.
• Assess processes, risks, and controls; develop practical recommendations.
• Translate audit results into concise, actionable insights for leadership.
• Identify emerging risks and adjust the audit plan accordingly.
• Develop and mentor audit professionals; foster inclusive leadership.
• Build relationships with Finance, IT, Legal, Compliance, and external auditors.
• Drive continuous improvement of tools, templates, and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Audit methodologies

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Project management

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE or similar certification

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Audit management systems

Data analytics tools

ERP audit tools

Job description

Constellation is seeking a Senior Manager, Audit Services to lead risk-based audits across operations, finance, technology and compliance, ensuring quality and on-time delivery. You will partner with business leaders, manage a dispersed team, and drive continuous improvement of audit tools and processes.

The role emphasizes SOX support, stakeholder communication, and translating audit results into actionable insights. Minimum 10+ years in audit; CPA/CIA is preferred.