Senior Internal Audit Lead (US & Canada)

Ferrovial Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction in Austin, TX, seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across North American units. You will supervise end-to-end engagements, strengthen internal controls, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership while ensuring independence and objectivity.

You will mentor the internal audit team, collaborate with stakeholders, and advance the audit methodology with digital tools and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Advisory, Internal Controls, Accounting, Financial Analysis, or related functions.
• Experience leading audit engagements, managing teams, and driving results in complex environments.
• CPA, CIA, CFA, or other relevant professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits across Ferrovial’s North American units.
• Manage end-to-end engagements covering governance, risk management, internal controls, accounting, financial reporting, project controls, procurement, contract management, capital expenditure, cost management, and other processes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve efficiency, mitigate risks, and provide advisory insights.
• Supervise data collection, evaluate discrepancies, and discuss findings with stakeholders.
• Prepare clear audit conclusions and actionable recommendations for senior management.
• Monitor action plans and assess effectiveness of corrective measures.
• Lead, coach, and develop Internal Audit team members and coordinate with external resources.
• Build relationships with leadership across the organization and maintain independence and objectivity.
• Ensure audit methodologies, procedures, and documentation are up to date and applied.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Admin

Job description

Ferrovial Construction in Austin, TX, seeks an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across North American units. You will supervise end-to-end engagements, strengthen internal controls, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership while ensuring independence and objectivity.

You will mentor the internal audit team, collaborate with stakeholders, and advance the audit methodology with digital tools and analytics.