Internal Audit - Lead/Manager Duration: 6+ Months Location: Remote (The individual needs to be able to work in either EST or CST Time Zone) Job Description: The Internal Audit Manager is a key member of the Internal Audit team and has responsibility for managing and performing financial, operational and compliance audits. He/she will be responsible for managing and performing SOX 404 compliance testing activities, and a variety of internal audit assignments and projects, often in partnership and collaboration with other Internal Audit team members. The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated understanding and desire to help drive a strong overall internal control environment for Client. With that, a keen ability to connect this work to the needs of the business, bringing both a strong professional presence and technical expertise to their work. Responsibilities:

• Perform the following in accordance with professional standards and department protocols:
• Manage and lead risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audits, which includes, but is not limited to the planning, design, fieldwork, and report writing phases of the audit.
• Manage and lead the planning and execution of SOX 404 and External Audit Direct Assist testing in accordance with previously developed test plans and document results in accordance with testing guidelines.
• Delegate and clearly communicate work responsibilities to team members to ensure continuous delivery of desired work. Provide adequate support to ensure delegated tasks are completed timely, efficiently, and accurately.
• Support the external audit function and effectively communicate with the external auditors.
• Drive the development and execution of data analytics and automation in audit procedures to drive efficiencies.
• Participate in the improvement of methodologies and tools incorporating process changes such as agile auditing and continuous monitoring.
• Effectively identify underlying root causes, best practices in control design and operational effectiveness and communicate results to management.
• Monitor through regular follow-up, the progress of management action plans resulting from past audits.
• Conduct risk assessments to help identify high-risk exposure areas and as a result, help the organization prioritize mitigation efforts.
• Assist in developing and executing the annual audit plan.
• Participate in fraud investigations in response to Compliance Hotline or other similar activities.
• Support other Internal Audit assignments, as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in accounting or finance or an equivalent degree.
• 7+ years of professional experience in public accounting, internal audit, or consulting and/or relevant strong financial background.
• Demonstrated clear understanding of accounting and audit theories and principles.
• CPA, CIA or CISA required.
• Limited travel required, domestically.