Audit Manager

Audit Manager

The Audit Manager will lead and manage audits from planning through final reporting. This role focuses on risk-based audits, quality assurance, stakeholder communication, and team leadership while ensuring compliance with government auditing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and complete audits end-to-end
• Ensure compliance with GAGAS (Yellow Book) and IIA IPPF standards
• Review audit workpapers, testing, and evidence for quality
• Use data analytics and audit tools to improve efficiency
• Support annual audit planning and provide regular status updates
• Assess risks, controls, and root causes; recommend practical fixes
• Mentor and coach audit staff
• Lead meetings and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Track audit issues and corrective action plans
• Maintain audit independence and ethics
• Oversee fraud, waste, and abuse investigations when required

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Advanced degree is a plus

Experience

• 8+ years of internal audit experience
• Proven experience leading full audit engagements
• Strong background in risk assessment and reporting to leadership
• Experience mentoring and developing audit teams

Certifications (Required & Preferred)

• Required: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Preferred: CISA, CFE, CPA, or CrFA

Technical Skills

• Audit management tools (e.g.