Senior Manager, Internal Audit – SOX

S+H Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Public, High-Growth Organization in Dallas is seeking a Senior Manager of Internal Audit to strengthen and expand the internal audit function as the business scales. The role reports to senior leadership and partners with finance and IT teams.

8+ years of audit experience, Big 4 background preferred, and strong SOX/IT audit expertise are required. You will build, improve, and elevate the audit program, lead a team of 7 auditors, and interact with the Audit Committee to present findings.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of audit/internal audit experience.
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with publicly traded company and SOX compliance.
• Strong financial and IT audit experience including ITGCs.
• Proven experience managing and developing an audit team.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the SOX and Internal Audit program.
• Oversee financial and IT audit including SOX 404, ITGCs, controls.
• Lead and develop a team of 7 audit professionals.
• Build a scalable audit framework to support growth.
• Develop the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Identify control gaps, drive remediation, improve processes.
• Partner with external auditors and senior leadership.
• Present findings and recommendations to executives and Audit Committee.
• Help evolve audit methodologies, systems, processes, and reporting.
• Serve as strategic business partner, providing risk insights.

Skills

SOX compliance

IT audit

Audit leadership

Big 4 experience

Public company experience

CPA/CIA/CISA

Internal controls

Communication skills

Team development

Education

CPA

CIA

CISA

Job description

Base Salary: $150,000–$200,000 (DOE) + Bonus

Company: Public, High-Growth Organization

Team: 7 Direct/Indirect Reports

Position Overview

Our client is a growing publicly traded company seeking a Senior Manager of Internal Audit to strengthen and expand its internal audit function as the business continues to scale.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Big 4-trained audit professional who wants more than simply managing the existing audit process. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build, improve, and elevate the internal audit function, while partnering closely with senior leadership across financial and IT audit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the company's SOX and Internal Audit program.
• Oversee both financial and IT audit, including SOX 404, ITGCs, application controls, and financial reporting controls.
• Lead and develop a team of 7 audit professionals.
• Build a stronger, scalable audit framework to support the company's continued growth.
• Develop the annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Identify control gaps, drive remediation, and improve processes and controls.
• Partner with external auditors and senior leadership throughout the audit process.
• Present findings, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership and Audit Committee stakeholders.
• Help evolve audit methodologies, systems, processes, and reporting as the organization grows.
• Serve as a strategic business partner, providing insight into risk and opportunities for improvement.

Ideal Candidate

• 8+ years of audit/internal audit experience.
• Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with a publicly traded company and SOX compliance.
• Strong financial audit and IT audit/ITGC experience.
• Proven experience managing and developing an audit team.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial reporting, risk management, and SOX.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar certification preferred.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Someone who is hands-on, entrepreneurial, and excited about building something stronger, rather than simply maintaining an existing audit program.

Why This Opportunity

This is a high-impact role with significant visibility and growth potential. The company is continuing to scale, and this individual will have the opportunity to help shape the next generation of its internal audit function, build stronger processes and controls, and make a meaningful impact on the organization.

This is an onsite Dallas opportunity with a $150K–$200K base salary plus bonus.