Sr. Internal Audit Manager

OneSearch Partners; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

OneSearch Partners is seeking a Senior Manager of Internal Audit to lead a high-performing team in executing a comprehensive global risk-based internal audit plan covering operational, compliance, financial, and technology audits.

The role emphasizes collaboration, technology-forward leadership, and staff development, with a focus on automation, AI integration, and business transformation across the audit function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, IT, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• CIA certification required or willingness to obtain within 1 year.
• 10+ years in internal audit, public accounting, or consulting with leadership experience.
• COSO, Global Internal Audit Standards familiarity; U.S. GAAP knowledge; IT controls literacy.
• Strong problem-solving, written and verbal communication; executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in executing the annual global risk-based internal audit plan.
• Ensure application of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards across audits.
• Conduct risk assessments, interviews, and engagement scoping.
• Prepare and deliver audit reports, flowcharts, and test plans; drive remediation.
• Coach and develop audit staff; foster career growth.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to improve controls and drive efficiency.
• Lead automation and AI integration initiatives within the audit team; support SOX compliance and special projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, IT, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, IT, or related field

Job description

An established global leader in manufacturing is seeking a strategic and curious Senior Manager of Internal Audit. In this role, you will lead a high-performing team to execute a comprehensive, global risk-based internal audit plan covering operational, compliance, financial, and technology audits.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, tech-forward, and integrity-driven leader tasked with driving value across organizationally independent risk assessments and fostering the continuous development of audit staff. You will also serve as a champion for automation, AI integration, and business transformation efforts across the internal audit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Execution & Strategy: Lead teams in implementing the annual global risk-based internal audit plan. Ensure consistent application of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct stakeholder interviews to evaluate risk metrics, including likelihood, significance, velocity of change, and fraud vulnerability. Review and approve engagement-level audit scoping.
• Quality Assurance & Reporting: Prepare, review, and deliver clear, succinct audit reports, process flowcharts, and test plans. Validate issues and consult on actionable management remediation plans.
• Team Leadership: Manage, coach, and provide constructive feedback to internal audit professionals to support their career development.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong relationships with cross-functional business partners to improve operational efficiency, lower costs, and enhance control networks.
• Innovation & Compliance: Proactively lead and support automation and AI integration initiatives within the audit team. Assist with SOX compliance activities and special projects as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, IT, or a related field required (Master’s degree is preferred).
• Certification: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) required, or a willingness to obtain it within 1 year.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or consulting with progressive leadership and team-management responsibilities. Experience in manufacturing or leasing sectors is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Comprehensive understanding of professional standards/frameworks (COSO, Global Internal Audit Standards), working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and comfort with IT control environments.
• Soft Skills: Outstanding problem-solving abilities, persuasive written and verbal communication, and the executive presence to gain confidence from staff up to executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly desirable credentials: CPA, CISA, CRMA, or CFE.
• Experience working with international teams or foreign language capabilities.
• Dedicated background in technology audit environments.