Internal Audit Advisory - Senior Manager

Overview

This role supports Internal Audit/SOX within the Risk Advisory practice as a Senior Manager. The position is hybrid- and remote-flexible: it does not require duties to be performed within proximity of an office location, though remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Responsibilities

Client Delivery & Engagement Leadership

• Lead end-to-end Internal Audit Advisory engagements (planning, execution, reporting, remediation tracking).
• Manage client relationships, expectations, and executive communications.
• Translate regulatory and operational requirements into actionable deliverables.
• Ensure alignment with IIA Standards, COSO, and risk-based audit methodologies.
• Provide industry-focused advisory for Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Consumables.
• Evaluate quality systems governance (deviations, CAPA, change control, complaints, training).
• Assess manufacturing operations, inventory controls, yield/scrap, and cost-of-quality risks.
• Review procurement, vendor risk management, logistics, and distribution controls.
• Support operational resilience, recall readiness, and product safety governance.

SOX / ICFR Advisory Leadership

• Lead SOX scoping, risk assessments, walkthrough oversight, and testing strategies.
• Oversee business process and ITGC testing (where applicable).
• Support deficiency evaluation, remediation planning, and external auditor coordination.
• Standardize templates, documentation expectations, and review procedures.

Offshore / Global Delivery Oversight

• Manage offshore or co-sourced internal audit and SOX testing teams.
• Oversee work allocation, milestone tracking, and quality assurance reviews.
• Provide coaching to improve documentation quality and professional judgment.
• Coordinate across time zones to ensure timely delivery and issue resolution.

Practice Development & Leadership

• Mentor consultants and managers; provide performance coaching and feedback.
• Support proposals, scoping, and engagement economics management.
• Develop repeatable methodologies, templates, and accelerators.
• Contribute to thought leadership in life sciences and manufacturing risk advisory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or related fields.
• 8–12+ years of experience in Internal Audit, SOX, risk advisory, or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of SOX/ICFR and COSO frameworks.
• Experience in manufacturing, life sciences, or consumables industries.
• Experience managing offshore or global delivery teams.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA) or active pursuit highly preferred.
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and understanding of automated controls preferred.
• Familiarity with GxP/GMP environments and quality system controls preferred.
• Experience leveraging data analytics to enhance audit coverage preferred.
• Trusted advisor to senior client leadership.
• Consistent delivery of audit-ready, high-quality work.
• Strong balance of technical depth and consulting presence.
• Effective oversight of offshore delivery with improved efficiency and quality.

Compensation & Benefits

• In Virginia, the salary range for an Advisory Senior Manager is $140,000 to $250,000.
• Actual compensation within the range will be dependent on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and applicable employment laws.
• Salary is one component of a total rewards package that includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to learning and development platforms.

Location

• Remote (no requirement to perform job duties within proximity of an office), with possible scheduled in-office presence for client work, team meetings, or trainings.
• Virginia salary range applies.