Audit Manager

Audit Manager - Stamford, CT (Hybrid)

The Audit Manager is responsible for:

• Managing global assurance activities, including internal audits, RCSA re-performance, fit-gap assessments, and desktop reviews across markets, regions, business services, and global functions.

• Driving continuous improvement of assurance practices in line with global standards and business needs.

• Delivering both transformation-focused and ongoing assurance objectives.

Your day-to-day:

• Lead and coordinate assurance activities evaluating the effectiveness of risk responses, internal controls, and compliance with policies and procedures.

• Conduct audits, fit-gap assessments, desktop reviews, and RCSA re-performance activities in accordance with approved audit plans.

• Ensure assurance work is performed in line with internal methodologies, IIA standards, and industry best practices.

• Support enterprise risk management efforts by identifying and communicating key risks and observations.

• Prepare and present clear, actionable audit reports and risk insights to senior stakeholders.

• Provide expertise in governance, risk management, internal controls, and assurance methodologies while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Effectively communicate findings, challenge assumptions constructively, and build trusted relationships across all organizational levels.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of audit and assurance professionals, addressing development needs and driving performance.

• Partner with the Audit Director to enhance the value of assurance activities by providing business-focused insights beyond compliance reviews.

• Collaborate closely with Internal Controls, Information Security & Data Privacy, Ethics & Compliance, and other assurance functions.

Who we're looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, or Information Technology.

• Experience in Risk Management, Internal Controls, GRC, Audit, Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines, including at least 5 years in Audit, Risk Management, or Internal Controls.

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, EMIA, or GRCP are desirable.

• Experience within Big Four firms, consulting, public accounting, or large multinational organizations.

• FMCG industry experience preferred; international experience is a plus.

• Knowledge of governance, risk management, internal controls, and assurance frameworks.

• Experience with GRC platforms such as IBM OpenPages, AuditBoard, or similar tools.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, leadership, business acumen, and integrity.

Annual Base Salary Range: $132,000-$165,000

Philip Morris International Inc.'s U.S. businesses are invested in America's future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 25 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly.