Internal Audit Sr. Manager

The Internal Audit Sr. Manager provides senior-level leadership over complex compliance, and operational audits. This role is responsible for directing audit strategy, overseeing execution, and delivering high-impact, data-driven recommendations to executive leadership to mitigate risk, strengthen internal controls, and ensure adherence to governmental standards.

• Work Schedule & Environment Work Schedule: Full-time e.G., Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Work Location: Hybrid– 3 days/week onsite
• Work Environment: Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment supporting operational audit activities with high visibility, cross-agency coordination, and frequent interaction with executive leadership

• Key Responsibilities: Direct the full internal audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, and reporting
• Lead audits across compliance, operational, and programmatic areas, including contracts and agency functions
• Supervise Audit Leads and Staff, providing technical oversight and ensuring adherence to GAGAS (Yellow Book) standards
• Evaluate internal control environments using COSO frameworks and identify systemic risks and control deficiencies
• Review and approve audit workpapers, findings, and final reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Present audit results, risk exposure, and corrective action plans to executive leadership and key stakeholders
• Ensure timely execution of audits aligned with fiscal year-end priorities and reporting deadlines
• Monitor and track implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7–9+ years of progressive auditing experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity
• Active CPA or CIA certification (required)
• Demonstrated experience leading complex audits in financial, compliance, or operational areas

• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in municipal, state, or public sector auditing environments
• Master’s degree (MBA or Accounting)
• Experience working within highly regulated or government-funded environments

• Technical & Professional Expertise: Deep knowledge of GAGAS (Yellow Book), GASB/GAAP, and internal control frameworks (COSO)
• Advanced proficiency in data analytics and audit tools (ACL, IDEA, or similar)
• Experience with ERP systems (Workday, Oracle, SAP, or similar)
• Strong executive presence with ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines

• Reporting Structure: Reports To: Deputy City Auditor
• Direct Reports: Audit Leads and Audit Staff

• Additional Requirements: Ability to pass a background check and any required pre-employment screenings
• Ability to work extended hours as needed to meet critical audit deadlines