Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

Nutrabolt is a fast-growing, global active health and wellness company with a portfolio of market leading performance-oriented brands that energize and fuel active lifestyles. The company's disruptive and innovative products compete in the Functional Beverage and Active Nutrition segments, under three consumer-loved brands: C4 ® (one of the fastest-growing energy drink brands in the United States and the #1 selling global pre-workout brand), XTEND ® (the #1 post-workout recovery brand in the United States), and Cellucor ® (an award-winning sports nutrition brand created in 2002).

Since its founding 20 years ago, Nutrabolt has set out to meet the discerning needs of performance athletes and fitness enthusiasts, while appealing beyond this core group to include consumers around the globe who are making healthy, active living a daily priority.

As a Certified Great Place to Work, Top Workplaces USA honoree, Fortune Best Workplace in Texas, and more – Nutrabolt cares deeply about our people, planet, and the communities we serve. Here, our teammates are united by our mission, and take ownership in creating a healthy workplace environment that promotes strong bodies, clear minds, and a culture of respect and belonging for all.

We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager who combines strong technical acumen with deep experience in SOX compliance. This role will be instrumental in working with business partners on designing, executing, and maturing control design and execution while planning testing strategies aligned with external audit and PCAOB expectations. You will also help shape our long-term co-sourcing model.

Key Responsibilities

SOX Readiness & Internal Controls

• Lead scoping, design, documentation, and testing of business process controls across core financial and operational cycles.
• Partner with process owners to identify, evaluate, and strengthen internal controls aligned with PCAOB expectations.
• Coordinate with external auditors to align scoping, documentation standards, and sampling approaches for key business areas.
• Manage co-source partner resources.
• Identify and implement opportunities for efficiencies in control execution and in testing using AI agentic techniques.

Audit Planning & Execution

• Develop and execute risk‑based internal audits covering:

  • Revenue recognition, including trade promotion accounting and deduction reserve methodologies
  • Inventory processes including standard cost valuation, manufacturing variances, and inventory adjustments
  • Equity accounting and stock‑based compensation processes
  • M&A transaction accounting, integration controls, and purchase accounting treatment
  • Procure‑to‑Pay, Order‑to‑Cash, Record‑to‑Report, and other foundational business cycles
• Perform operational audits to assess process efficiency, policy adherence, and risk mitigation.
• Provide practical and accurate recommendations for control enhancement and operational improvement.

Financial & Operational Subject Matter Expertise

• Support the business in navigating key accounting and operational topics relevant for a consumer‑facing products environment, including:
  • Revenue recognition, trade spend, promotional funding, and deduction validation processes
  • Standard cost workflows for beverage and dry‑powder manufacturing
  • SKU‑level cost roll‑ups, BOM accuracy, and production accounting
  • Acquisition accounting, valuation of acquired assets & liabilities, and integration of newly acquired businesses
  • Working capital metrics, cash cycle visibility, and inventory management dynamics

Governance, Collaboration & Leadership

• Work side‑by‑side with the IT Audit Manager to execute integrated audits and support evaluation of automated controls within systems such as Microsoft D365, HighRadius, XTEL, E2Open, and others.
• Build strong relationships with FP&A, Controllership, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Operations teams.
• Assist with managing co‑sourced internal audit partners and supervising internal resources as the function expands.

Support policies, procedures, and governance frameworks essential for a public‑company environment.

What You Contribute:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• CPA or CIA strongly preferred (or actively pursuing).
• Big 4 or national firm audit experience strongly preferred, particularly in SOX environments.
• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or controllership roles.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, operational accounting, and control frameworks.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• High degree of ownership, curiosity, and adaptability suited to a fast‑growing organization.

Preferred

• Experience with PE‑backed or high‑growth consumer products companies.
• Exposure to IPO readiness, SOX 404(a)/(b) implementations, or control transformation programs.
• Familiarity with ERP and operational systems such as D365, trade promotion tools, supply chain platforms, or cash application engines (e.g., HighRadius).
• Experience with M&A and integration activities.

Nutrabolt cares about our teammates' physical, mental, and financial wellness by providing benefits like: competitive health insurance, life insurance, mental wellness programs, 401K matching, and a Lifestyle Spending Account.

We offer unlimited vacation paid time off and volunteer time off. You'll get discounts on C4 Energy, Cellucor, and XTEND products, too!

We want you to reach your full potential at work by taking care of all loved ones at home. We provide paid parental leave, in addition to reimbursement for expenses related to childcare, fertility treatments, legal fees, and more through our Lifestyle Spending Account.

Nutrabolt is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.