Internal Audit & Controls Manager

* Stable and growing public company – big things happening with initiatives, automation, processes, and technology
* Hybrid work schedule – low travel
* Great company- about their people and the growth of their people
* Many examples all over the company of promotions/movement for high performers
* 25% bonus target (which has been paying out above)

Will manage the SOX program and a wide range of financial audits.  The individual will actively contribute to the department’s strategic initiatives, focusing on continuous improvement, cost savings, and effectiveness of the control environment.  Will report to the Director of Internal Controls and interact with process owners at varying levels throughout the company.
 

• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects and foster an environment focusing on employee development and growth.
• Maintain solid relationships throughout the organization.  Display strong interpersonal skills and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Assist in developing team skillsets and provide coaching to drive continuous improvement across the team.
• Possess the ability to build relationships with and influence various levels of management regarding sensitive and complex matters – utilizing consultative skills, strong logic and judgment, independent thinking, and a proactive service orientation.
• Possess strong analytical skills, including the ability to think outside existing risk management practices/models and demonstrate foresight about potential issues, misalignment and opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of audit and controls practices including accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) and internal control frameworks (COSO).
• Demonstrate the ability to learn from cumulative audit knowledge and utilize that knowledge to enact or recommend enhancements/efficiencies in audits going forward.   Additionally, demonstrate the ability to quickly analyze, synthesize, and apply information to drive solution-based outcomes, while assisting team develop these skills.
• Serve as an advocate for continuous improvement throughout the department.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to dynamic audit plan and program.

 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) with 6-10 years of relevant audit experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Highly preferred 6 years of experience as an auditor in a large accounting firm or internal audit/controls position within a large public company.
• The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of non-supervisory employees, including the direct supervision of 4 to 5 full-time employees.
• CPA preferred
• Willingness for occasional travel

Resumes to jdrake@talancegroup.com
AND call Jennifer Drake (713) 255-0751