Senior Manager Internal Audit - Business Process

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 128,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO and holidays

Parental/adoption leave

Legal insurance

Home technology stipend

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Senior Manager Internal Audit - Business Process to lead enterprise-wide audit efforts with a strong focus on risk assessment, SOX compliance, and internal control effectiveness. You will partner with senior leadership, external auditors, and operational teams to strengthen governance and identify control gaps.

The role will leverage analytics and AI for continuous monitoring, evaluate emerging risks, and oversee the Section 404 program in a remote US-based setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8–10+ years of progressive internal audit or public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred).
• CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
• GAAP, COSO Internal Control Framework, PCAOB and IIA Standards mastery.
• Background in manufacturing or government contracting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments to develop a risk-based annual audit plan.
• Oversee SOX control design and effectiveness, identifying gaps and deficiencies.
• Evaluate emerging risks to ensure proactive audit coverage.
• Design and execute an ERM framework for high-velocity risks.
• Lead audits of core value streams, identifying control gaps.
• Evaluate controls in manufacturing environments for efficiency and accuracy.
• Liaise with senior management on sensitive audit findings.
• Lead Section 404 compliance program and coordinate with external auditors.
• Leverage AI and data analytics for continuous monitoring and automated testing.

Skills

Internal audit experience

CPA/CIA/CISA preferred

GAAP/COSO/PCAOB/IIA standards

Manufacturing or gov contracting

ERP: NetSuite/Oracle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle ERP

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager Internal Audit - Business Process to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will lead business process audit efforts across the organization, with a strong focus on risk assessment, SOX compliance, and internal control effectiveness. The ideal candidate will partner closely with senior leadership, external auditors, and operational teams to strengthen governance, identify control gaps, and support a proactive audit program. This position also plays a key role in evaluating emerging risks, monitoring high-velocity issues, and leveraging analytics to improve audit coverage and testing. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $128,445 – $167,497 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments to develop a risk-based annual audit plan
• Oversee SOX control design and effectiveness, identifying gaps and deficiencies
• Evaluate emerging risks to ensure proactive audit coverage
• Design and execute an ERM assessment framework for high-velocity risks
• Lead audits of core value streams, identifying control gaps
• Evaluate controls in manufacturing environments for efficiency and accuracy
• Serve as a primary liaison to senior management on sensitive audit findings
• Lead the Section 404 compliance program and coordinate with external auditors
• Leverage AI and data analytics for continuous monitoring and automated testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit or public accounting, Big 4 preferred
• Proven experience managing internal control transitions during M&A or restructurings
• CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred
• Mastery of GAAP, COSO Internal Control Framework, PCAOB, and IIA Standards
• Strong background in manufacturing or government contracting
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as NetSuite or Oracle

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Matching 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• Parental/adoption leave
• Legal insurance
• Home technology stipend

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.