Senior Internal Audit Leader - SOX, Risk & Controls

Eliassen Group; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead complex audit engagements, strengthen internal controls, and support enterprise risk management. The role partners with business leaders to evaluate processes, identify improvements, and enhance the risk and control environment.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in internal audit, SOX, risk management, and team leadership, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7–10 years in Internal Audit or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and SOX.
• Experience leading audit engagements and prioritization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; data analytics skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex internal audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Assess governance, risk management and internal control processes.
• Identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop audit reports with actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Support enterprise risk assessments and audit planning activities.
• Oversee audits related to SOX and financial controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remediate findings timely.
• Utilize data analytics and technology-enabled audit methods.
• Mentor and develop audit professionals; foster high performance.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices.

Skills

Internal audit

SOX

Risk management

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree or MBA

CPA

CIA

Tools

Audit software

GRC tools

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead complex audit engagements, strengthen internal controls, and support enterprise risk management. The role partners with business leaders to evaluate processes, identify improvements, and enhance the risk and control environment.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in internal audit, SOX, risk management, and team leadership, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive business outcomes.