Audit Manager-Certified Internal Auditor

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Position: Audit Manager

Work Location: Expected to be Hybrid 3 days per week (typically Monday through Wednesday)

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit Leadership: Plan, scope, and execute risk-based audits from initiation through report issuance; manage timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
• Methodology & Quality: Ensure work adheres to GAGAS and IPPF standards. Oversee quality review of workpapers, testing, and evidence; resolve issues and escalate risks promptly.
• Analytics & Tools: Use data analytics and audit software to enhance coverage and
  efficiency.
• Planning & Reporting Cadence: Contribute to annual risk assessment and audit plan;
  provide weekly status updates, metrics, and escalation of blockers.
• Risk & Control Assessment: Develop risk and process narratives; design control testing strategies; identify root causes; propose practical, risk proportionate remediation.
• Team Mentorship: Coach auditors on methodology, testing techniques, documentation, and professional competencies; provide real-time feedback and skills development.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead in entrance/exit meetings; maintain proactive
  communication with business owners; deliver clear, actionable reports and presentations to management.
• Issue Management: Validate findings, agree action plans and owners, set remediation
  timelines; track and verify corrective actions.
• Governance & Independence: Maintain independence and ethics consistent with GAGAS; promptly disclose and address threats to independence; maintain required CPE per GAGAS.
• Fraud, Waste & Abuse Investigations: Oversee investigations including intake/triage,
  scoping, investigative plans, evidence preservation/chain of custody, interviews, analysis, and documentation.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or graduate coursework in auditing, risk management, or public
  administration is a plus.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in internal audit, including leading end- to-end audits (performance audits, agreed-upon procedures, advisory engagements)
  with proven ability to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Experience in risk assessment, audit planning, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop audit staff, fostering technical and
  professional growth.

Certifications:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) required.
• Additional certifications strongly preferred: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Forensic Accountant (CrFA).

Standards & Methodology Expertise:

• Deep understanding of Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book) and
  IIA IPPF standards.
• Familiarity with COSO internal control framework and government compliance
  requirements.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in audit management software (e.g., Diligent), Microsoft 365 tools
  (SharePoint, Teams), and data analytics/reporting platforms (Excel, Power BI ACL).
• Ability to leverage analytics to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.

Leadership & Communication Competencies:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple audits concurrently,
  resolve issues, and escalate risks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
• High integrity, independence, and commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality.

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