Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager, Financial Services | Hybrid NYC (3 Days In Office)

A leading financial services firm is expanding its in-house Internal Audit function and is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join a growing team. This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to help build and shape the audit function while partnering closely with business leaders across the organization.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Up to $175,000 base salary
• Total compensation targeted at $200,000-$220,000
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)
• Strong culture and quality of life
• High visibility within a newly built internal audit function
• Daily lunch stipend, catered meals, onsite barista , and regular team events

The team currently consists of the hiring manager and one associate-level professional, with plans for continued growth. While this role will not initially have direct reports, it offers significant long-term leadership potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audit engagements across financial, operational, regulatory, and business process areas.
• Support the company's SOX compliance program, including control design assessments and testing.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Assess control gaps, key risks, and remediation efforts across business processes.
• Partner with management to analyze changes in business processes and evaluate associated control impacts.
• Coordinate closely with external auditors to streamline audit requests and minimize disruption to business stakeholders.
• Conduct walkthroughs, document processes, and develop control narratives and flowcharts.
• Assist in developing audit methodologies, documentation standards, and testing procedures as the function evolves.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

Ideal Background

• 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, or Public Accounting.
• Big 4 or top national public accounting experience preferred.
• Financial services experience required, including exposure to:
• Broker-Dealers
• Asset Management
• Private Equity
• Banking & Capital Markets
• Alternative Investments
• Strong business process auditing and SOX controls experience.
• Experience performing operational, financial, and regulatory audits.
• Exposure to IT controls is welcome, but the role is primarily focused on business process audits.
• Internal audit experience within a broker-dealer, financial services organization, or public accounting/risk advisory environment is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, and/or CISA preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of COSO, SOX 404, and broker-dealer control environments.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.