Senior Internal Audit Manager - Construction & Controls

Kokosing Construction; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing Construction is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across corporate, regional, and active construction sites. You will evaluate internal controls, governance, and project delivery while identifying cost recovery opportunities and strengthening compliance.

The role requires 8–12+ years in audit with leadership experience, travel to job sites, and familiarity with ERP systems. Join a premier heavy civil/construction firm committed to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field.
• CPA/CIA/CFE a plus.
• 8–12+ years in internal audit, project controls, external audit, construction accounting, or operational audit, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in heavy civil construction, infrastructure, or industrial contracting preferred; auditing self-perform construction operations highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; familiarity with ERP systems (Viewpoint, HCSS, Autodesk ACC).
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently; willingness to travel to job sites and regional offices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead risk-based audits across corporate, regional, and project environments, including field audits at active construction sites.
• Evaluate internal controls, financial reporting, and adherence to policies, safety, and contractual requirements.
• Identify inefficiencies, control weaknesses, fraud risks, and cost recovery opportunities; develop audit programs and testing procedures.
• Assess project controls related to labor, equipment, production tracking, and cost forecasting.
• Ensure regulatory/policy compliance; assist with fraud investigations and special audits.
• Monitor remediation actions and verify corrective action closure.
• Prepare and present audit findings to management and executive leadership.
• Train and supervise audit staff, reviewing deliverables and providing guidance.
• Recommend process improvements and support audit methodology, analytics tools, and dashboard development.

Skills

Internal audit

Project controls

Financial analysis

ERP systems (Viewpoint, HCSS)

Communication

Leadership

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/Construction Management

CPA/CIA/CFE (preferred)

Tools

Viewpoint

HCSS

Autodesk ACC

Job description

Kokosing Construction is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across corporate, regional, and active construction sites. You will evaluate internal controls, governance, and project delivery while identifying cost recovery opportunities and strengthening compliance.

The role requires 8–12+ years in audit with leadership experience, travel to job sites, and familiarity with ERP systems. Join a premier heavy civil/construction firm committed to quality and safety.