Internal Audit Manager | Manufacturing

Internal Audit Manager | Fast-Growing Multi-Site Manufacturer A well-capitalized, rapidly expanding manufacturer is building out its internal audit function and looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to help lead the charge. The company has seen significant recent growth and is actively acquiring new businesses, creating real opportunity for the right person to grow alongside the organization and eventually build a team. This is not a tick-the-box audit role. The company wants someone who can operate as a trusted advisor to plant and functional leadership, not just an assurance provider. Keys to an interview | Internal Audit Manager Public Accounting foundation, ideally from a top 10 firm 5-7 years' experience with audit and risk assessment in a manufacturing environment. CPA preferred Why This Role High-growth company with an active M&A pipeline — the team will expand as the business does Real visibility with leadership and a chance to shape how the audit function evolves Entrepreneurial culture where your work will be seen and valued Competitive comp and full benefits Hybrid The Opportunity You'll own audit execution end-to-end across a decentralized, multi-site environment — planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up. The scope is broad: operational, financial, compliance, IT-dependent, and SOX audits across both corporate and plant locations. You'll also have a seat at the table on enterprise risk and be a key player in SOX 404. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Plan and execute risk-based audits across manufacturing and corporate locations, with a focus on what actually matters: financial accuracy, operational efficiency, compliance, and asset safeguarding Go beyond identifying control failures — diagnose root causes and deliver actionable recommendations Lead SOX 404 efforts including walkthroughs, control testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation tracking Partner with Finance, Operations, IT, and Compliance to strengthen the broader control environment Build real relationships with plant and functional leadership — influence without authority is a must Support the annual enterprise risk assessment and internal audit plan development #J-18808-Ljbffr Connect Search, LLC