Internal Audit Manager

Overview

The organization is seeking its first Internal Audit Manager to help build out the internal audit function. This role reports to the Director of Accounting, with expectations for the position to later report directly to the CFO and the Audit Committee Chair.

This position is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of the corporate risk assessment analysis and partner with management and those charged with governance to plan audits
• Enhance the control framework by reviewing documentation available to date and establishing and updating internal controls based on the risk assessment and business knowledge gained through this role
• Support risk assessments for business and product areas; analyze identified gaps and recommend remediation actions for risk gaps
• Define audit scope and design control testing steps to evaluate the adequacy of control designs and operating effectiveness
• Partner with finance, legal, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure completion of remediation activities agreed upon during audit projects
• Provide guidance to departments on control and process best practices; assist with enhancing and establishing policies and supporting implementation of new systems or applications incorporating responses to audit findings or recommendations
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure regulatory and risk issues are properly identified and managed in new and existing product and services
• Lead internal trainings to increase awareness of internal controls
• Coordinate internal audit work performed by third-party firms
• Collaborate and provide recommendations on the future vision of the internal audit function, including resourcing, internal audit methods, and technology enablement
• Coordinate with the external audit team to support the documentation required for internal controls for the annual audit

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA and/or CIA
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in an audit and/or advisory practice at a public accounting firm or a senior internal audit role (a combination of both is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), risk and controls standards, and business process best practices
• Strong grasp of technical accounting and SOX methodologies, including controls design, risk assessment, and testing strategies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and communicate complex issues clearly
• Advanced technical, analytical, and communication skills
• Proven ability to deal with ambiguity
• Ability to discuss audit findings and develop impactful solutions with business partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience helping a company get public company ready from an internal audit and controls perspective
• Proven leadership experience managing audit teams and multiple concurrent projects, with a high degree of motivation and a strong work ethic
• Experience identifying and implementing tools to advance and monitor Internal Controls

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $160,000—$215,000 USD
• Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans (domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts
• Retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match
• Generous paid parental leave and a phased return to work
• Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays
• Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing

Location

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Travel Requirement

Minimal: 1%—10%

Physical Requirements

Standard office working conditions, including:

• Prolonged sitting
• Prolonged standing
• Prolonged computer use

Equal Opportunity

Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics, or any other legally protected basis. Completion of preferred pronoun, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status questions is voluntary and does not impact hiring decisions.

Additional Notes

• The organization does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.
• The organization does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.