Internal Audit Manager - (Manchester, CT)

Overview

This role leads and continuously improves the organization’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program while supporting the development and execution of operational audits. The position partners with Finance, Accounting, IT, Legal, Compliance, external auditors, and business leaders to strengthen internal controls, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance enterprise risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve the SOX compliance program
• Support the development and execution of operational audits
• Perform risk assessment, including scoping, walkthroughs, and control testing
• Apply the COSO Internal Control Framework and support SEC reporting-related knowledge
• Evaluate financial reporting processes and IT General Controls (ITGCs)
• Plan, execute, and report on audits, including remediation validation
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and communicate findings to executive leadership
• Drive project management and continuous process improvement
• Use internal audit methodology aligned with IIA Standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive Internal Audit, SOX, public accounting, risk advisory, or related experience
• Experience leading enterprise SOX compliance programs
• Strong written, verbal, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar certification
• Experience transforming Internal Audit functions
• AI enablement within Internal Audit
• SAP, Workday, and Saviynt (IGA) experience

Physical Demands

• Primarily office-based work with extended periods of computer use
• Occasional travel as business needs require

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected base pay (not including potential commissions, incentive, bonus, etc.): $115,000 - $140,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local law.