Strategic Internal Audit Manager — Risk & Controls

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established organization to hire an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits, strengthen internal controls, and partner with operational and financial leaders to evaluate processes and regulatory compliance.

This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and experience guiding audits in a complex business environment, with responsibilities spanning planning, reporting, remediation, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of internal audit, public accounting, risk management, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based operational, financial, and compliance audits.
• Develop audit plans, scope audits, and manage audit projects from planning through reporting.
• Evaluate internal controls and provide recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Identify business risks and monitor remediation efforts for audit findings.
• Partner with leadership teams to improve processes and strengthen control environments.
• Oversee compliance activities and internal control testing, as applicable.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to senior management.
• Support external auditors and coordinate audit-related requests.
• Analyze data and trends to identify operational and financial risks.
• Assist with enterprise risk management initiatives and special projects.
• Mentor and develop audit staff while promoting best practices across the organization.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Audit management software

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established organization to hire an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits, strengthen internal controls, and partner with operational and financial leaders to evaluate processes and regulatory compliance.

This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and experience guiding audits in a complex business environment, with responsibilities spanning planning, reporting, remediation, and staff development.