Internal Audit Manager

Hybrid schedule - 3x/week onsite in Davidson NC Contract to hire Position Summary The Manager, Internal Audit supports the Director, Internal Audit in governance, risk management, internal control, and assurance objectives. This role helps execute a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit program that provides independent and objective assurance over financial, operational, compliance, technology, cybersecurity, and Sarbanes-Oxley control risks across the enterprise. The Manager leads and manages audit and advisory engagements, supports SOX compliance and external auditor reliance activities, evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of key controls, and provides practical recommendations to strengthen business processes, control performance, accountability, and operational effectiveness. The role also supervises internal audit associates and co-sourced resources to ensure work is completed with quality, consistency, professional skepticism, and alignment with Internal Audit methodologies and professional standards. Primary Responsibilities Audit Planning and Risk Assessment Assist in the development and execution of the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan, including consideration of strategic, operational, financial, compliance, technology, cybersecurity, transformation, vendor, fraud, and emerging risks. Conduct enterprise, functional, process-level, and project-specific risk assessments to identify audit priorities and determine appropriate audit responses. Incorporate input from management, business process owners, prior audits, SOX testing results, external auditor observations, regulatory developments, and business transformation initiatives into audit planning activities. Recommend audit scope, timing, resource needs, and plan adjustments based on changing business priorities, control issues, and risk conditions. Audit Execution and Reporting Lead and manage operational, financial, compliance, technology, and SOX audit engagements from planning through reporting and issue follow-up. Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance processes, risk management practices, internal controls, policies, procedures, and management monitoring activities. Assess compliance with Company policies, applicable laws and regulations, accounting and control requirements, and relevant industry standards. Develop audit scopes, planning documents, risk and control matrices, testing strategies, walkthrough documentation, audit programs, workpapers, and evidence requests. Review audit workpapers and supporting documentation to ensure conclusions are accurate, complete, well-supported, and consistent with Internal Audit methodology. Prepare clear, practical, and well-supported audit reports that communicate risks, root causes, business impacts, ratings, recommendations, ownership, and remediation expectations. Present audit results, control observations, process improvement opportunities, and remediation status to management and, as needed, executive leadership. SOX Compliance and Internal Controls Support the company'sSOX compliance program, including scoping, walkthroughs, control design assessment, operating effectiveness testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation tracking, and management reporting. Lead Internal Audit testing activities designed to support external auditor reliance strategies and regulatory expectations. Coordinate with control owners, process owners, Finance, IT, and external auditors to align testing approaches, documentation standards, evidence requirements, timing, and audit quality expectations. Evaluate key controls supporting significant accounts, entity-level controls, IT general controls, application controls, and key business processes. Ensure Internal Audit workpapers and testing documentation are accurate, complete, well-supported, and prepared to facilitate external auditor reliance. Monitor, validate, and document management’s remediation of control deficiencies and process improvement actions. Identify opportunities to reduce duplicate testing, rationalize controls, automate procedures, and improve audit efficiency while maintaining audit quality and professional standards. Leadership, Supervision, and Talent Development Supervise, coach, and develop internal audit associates through engagement oversight, technical guidance, performance feedback, and professional development support. Provide day-to-day direction to co-sourced resources and external service providers, including scope coordination, work review, quality expectations, and project status management. Promote a high-performance team environment grounded in accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, professional skepticism, and audit quality. Support recruiting, onboarding, succession planning, resource planning, and skill development activities for the Internal Audit department. Continuous Improvement and Strategic Initiatives Use data analytics, automation, continuous monitoring, and AI-enabled audit techniques to improve audit effectiveness, efficiency, insight generation, and reporting. Design and execute data-driven audit procedures using ERP data, business intelligence tools, analytics platforms, and relevant business process data. Identify opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and automation to strengthen risk assessment, testing, reporting, and continuous auditing capabilities. Improve Internal Audit methodologies, templates, documentation standards, issue tracking, quality assurance, and stakeholder communication. Support special projects, investigations, due diligence activities, transformation initiatives, system implementations, governance reviews, and enterprise risk initiatives as requested. Remain current on developments in internal auditing, risk management, governance, accounting, SOX, cybersecurity, technology, regulatory requirements, and the industrial distribution industry. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline required. Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline preferred. Professional Certifications Professional certification is strongly preferred. Candidates should possess one or more of the following certifications or be actively pursuing certification: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Other relevant audit, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, analytics, or technology certifications CIA, CPA, or CISA certification is strongly preferred for candidates considered for this position. Experience Minimum of five years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, SOX, risk management, compliance, operational auditing, IT audit, or a related field. Experience leading operational, financial, compliance, technology, and SOX-based audit engagements. Experience auditing ERP environments, including SAP S/4HANA, preferred. Experience evaluating automated controls, application controls, system implementations, master data governance, and technology-enabled business processes. Experience reviewing controls, evaluating audit evidence, preparing audit reports, and communicating findings to management. Prior supervisory, team leadership, project management, or engagement management experience preferred. Experience within a publicly traded company, Big Four accounting firm, public company external audit environment, or industrial distribution business is desirable. Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Strong understanding of the Global Internal Audit Standards issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors. Strong knowledge of the COSO Internal Control and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks. Comprehensive understanding of SOX compliance, ICFR concepts, key control evaluation, deficiency assessment, remediation practices, and external auditor reliance expectations. Working knowledge of IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity risks, system implementation risks, data governance, vendor risk, and technology-enabled control environments. Familiarity with SAP GRC, segregation of duties, user access controls, business process controls, SAP reporting tools, and SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP environments is desirable. Ability to design and execute data-driven audit procedures using ERP data, business intelligence tools, analytics platforms, and continuous monitoring techniques. Experience with Power BI, SQL, Alteryx, ACL, IDEA, SAP reporting tools, or similar analytics platforms preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, root cause analysis, risk assessment, and professional judgment capabilities. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders while maintaining Internal Audit independence and objectivity. Ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders in a dynamic business environment. Strong project management, organization, coaching, review, and quality assurance skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, audit management tools, data analytics platforms, and other technology used to support audit execution and reporting. Leadership Expectations Demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, independence, and professional judgment. Build trusted relationships across the companywhile remaining objective, fact-based, and independent in audit conclusions. Promote accountability, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and strong internal controls across the organization. Supportstrategic objectives by proactively identifying, evaluating, and communicating business risks and control improvement opportunities. Develop audit talent through coaching, engagement feedback, knowledge sharing, and clear performance expectations. Model companyculture by acting with professionalism, collaboration, respect, and a commitment to doing the right thing. 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