Corporate Fraud Investigator

Internal Control Manager

Job Overview

The Internal Control Manager will lead internal control, risk assessment, forensic investigation, and process improvement initiatives across U.S. and Canadian operations. This role will partner with business leaders to identify risks, strengthen controls, investigate issues, develop remediation plans, and deliver high-quality projects that improve business performance and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead internal control and risk assessment projects, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Conduct forensic and fraud investigations, identify root causes, and develop preventive and detective controls.
• Design and improve internal control processes and accounting procedures.
• Assess control environments and develop practical remediation and mitigation plans.
• Partner with business leaders and executives to communicate findings and drive corrective actions.
• Perform complex data analysis using available analytics and AI tools.
• Manage multiple projects and deliverables while maintaining quality and deadlines.
• Support executive-level projects requiring confidentiality and detailed analysis.
• Build strong relationships across finance, operations, IT, and other business functions.
• Provide recommendations that improve efficiency, risk management, and overall business value.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, public accounting, finance, IT controls, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of supervisory, project leadership, or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, SOX, GAAP, financial reporting, and risk assessment.
• Experience with forensic investigations, fraud risk, root-cause analysis, and remediation.
• Strong data analysis and process improvement skills.
• Experience with Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, or similar analytics and collaboration tools.
• Experience with accounting or property management systems such as Yardi or Jenark is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Accounting Information Systems, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, or similar certification is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both executives and business teams.
• Strong ethical standards, judgment, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Travel: Approximately 20–25%

Supervisory: No direct reports; may lead and oversee associates assigned to specific projects.