Senior Internal Audit Manager – Finance & Operations

Ferrovial; Texas; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial is hiring an Internal Audit Manager for its North American organization based in Austin. You will lead risk-based internal audits, evaluate governance and controls, and partner with senior leadership to drive performance improvements across a diverse portfolio.

We seek a seasoned professional with a strong accounting/finance background, leadership experience, and knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP. The role requires travel up to 30% and offers a dynamic, international work environment within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in Consulting, Transaction Advisory, Financial Due Diligence, M&A, Operational Advisory, Financial Analysis, or business-focused Internal Audit.
• Demonstrated experience leading audit, consulting, or advisory engagements, managing teams, and driving results in complex organizational environments.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand different business models, commercial arrangements, and drivers of profitability and cash flow.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities, with the ability to develop, mentor, and motivate team members while promoting collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and influence senior leadership and executive management.
• Strong accounting and financial analysis skills, including IFRS or US GAAP, internal controls, and risk-based audit practices.
• Knowledge of project economics, project accounting, project controls, procurement, contract management, and capital expenditure management.
• CPA, CIA, CFA, or other relevant professional certifications are preferred.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic business environments and travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits across Ferrovial’s North American businesses, overseeing governance, risk management and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational and financial performance, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and provide value-added advisory insights.
• Supervise collection and analysis of financial and operational information, test hypotheses, and discuss findings with stakeholders.
• Prepare clear audit conclusions and practical recommendations to senior management, influencing decisions with actionable insights.
• Monitor implementation of action plans and assess effectiveness of corrective measures.
• Lead, coach, and develop Internal Audit team members, supervising internal and external resources.
• Build relationships with leadership across the organization while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Ensure audit methodologies and documentation standards are applied and up to date.
• Support annual risk assessment and development of the audit plan, embracing digitalization and analytics.

Skills

Business acumen

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Travel up to 30%

CPA/CIA/CFA preferred

IFRS/US GAAP knowledge

Auditing/Advisory experience

Project economics/controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Administration

Job description

Ferrovial is hiring an Internal Audit Manager for its North American organization based in Austin. You will lead risk-based internal audits, evaluate governance and controls, and partner with senior leadership to drive performance improvements across a diverse portfolio.

We seek a seasoned professional with a strong accounting/finance background, leadership experience, and knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP. The role requires travel up to 30% and offers a dynamic, international work environment within