Senior Internal Audit Manager - Construction & Projects

Kokosing Inc; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing Inc. is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across corporate and project environments, including field sites. The role evaluates internal controls, financial reporting, and adherence to policies, with focus on cost recovery opportunities and governance enhancements.

The position requires 8–12+ years in internal audit or related fields, including leadership experience in heavy civil or industrial construction. Travel to job sites and regional offices is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field.
• CPA/CIA/CFE designation is a plus; experience in internal audit or construction industry is preferred.
• Experience leading audits, project controls, or construction accounting is desirable.

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

Leadership

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CIA/CFE a plus

Tools

Viewpoint ERP

HCSS

Autodesk ACC

Job description

Kokosing Inc. is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across corporate and project environments, including field sites. The role evaluates internal controls, financial reporting, and adherence to policies, with focus on cost recovery opportunities and governance enhancements.

The position requires 8–12+ years in internal audit or related fields, including leadership experience in heavy civil or industrial construction. Travel to job sites and regional offices is expected.