Senior Internal Audit Manager - SOX & Process Excellence

Apollo Solutions; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Solutions in New Haven, CT seeks a Senior Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based internal audits and SOX engagements for a global manufacturing partner. You will plan and execute audits, assess controls, and provide actionable remediation recommendations with thorough documentation.

Collaborating with finance and operations, you will manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment, travel as needed, and contribute to process improvements and due diligence

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Experience in internal audit, SOX or risk and controls environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, trends and root causes.
• Good understanding of business processes and operational efficiencies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, international environment.
• Willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit and SOX engagements using a risk-based approach across key operational and financial areas, while supporting the Director in enhancing the audit function.
• Plan and execute end-to-end audits, including risk assessments, scoping, testing, and evaluating controls, processes, compliance, and asset protection.
• Partner with finance teams and senior management to understand operations, assess risks, and review financial reporting and key business processes.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and risk exposures, providing practical recommendations supported by clear documentation.
• Prepare and present audit reports, manage findings, track remediation actions, and elevate issues where necessary.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, support compliance reviews, and contribute to strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, due diligence, and process improvement projects.

Skills

Public accounting

SOX

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CPA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Apollo Solutions in New Haven, CT seeks a Senior Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based internal audits and SOX engagements for a global manufacturing partner. You will plan and execute audits, assess controls, and provide actionable remediation recommendations with thorough documentation.

Collaborating with finance and operations, you will manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment, travel as needed, and contribute to process improvements and due diligence