Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! Wachter is accepting applications for experienced Internal Audit Manager role for our Lenexa, KS office. Must live within driving distance of office for the hybrid schedule. The Internal Audit Manager will spend time with various teams in the Lenexa office and potentially other Wachter offices to provide insights on risk management and to recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and financial integrity. We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees. Job Summary And Mission The Internal Auditor contributes to Wachter's success by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to auditing the effectiveness of Wachter's risk management, control and governance processes. They will document audits through use of work papers, flowcharts, graphs or other forms that effectively document audit plans, tests, results and recommendations. The Internal Auditor should possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and a sound judgement. The position reports to the CEO with a dotted line for day-to-day office functionality to the CFO. There will be significant exposure to executive and senior management throughout the organization. The Internal Auditor will act in accordance with Wachter's Code of Ethics. Benefits Package: Company Paid! Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance Paid Vacation and Holidays MD Live & TriaHealth Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings Summary Of Responsibilities: Evaluate and report on the efficacy of Wachter's business processes that are currently in place to protect against material accounting errors, fraud, and theft of the organization's assets; ensure the organization is complying with relevant laws and statutes; and ensure management's expectations are met. Coordinate with the CFO/CEO to identify Wachter's risk appetite and critical risk factors. Develop risk assessment strategies, audit plan, and a staffing plan that are aligned with Wachter's risk appetite. Design risk-based audit programs that test whether procedures are effective and followed (to include setting scopes, evaluating internal control designs, conducting audit testing, and identifying reportable issues) Counsel with senior management on audit recommendations to help weave internal controls and risk management into Wachter's business model and department procedures. Communicate findings in effective report formats to appropriate levels of management. Provide internal audit support to certain third-party organizations as needed (external auditors, customers, or suppliers). Teach the types and purposes of internal controls as well their benefits to all levels of management as needed to ensure audit report findings, recommendations, and risk vs control decisions are clearly defined and understood. Create training as needed for relevant audit topics such as Fraud awareness. Manage and develop a staff of auditors when/if necessary to carry out the audit plan effectively. Business Requirements: Execute responsibilities as assigned, they may develop and change over time. Conduct audit responsibilities in accordance with the requirements of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Work is performed in a hybrid arrangement with occasions that could include travel to other office or warehouse sites (for ex: inventory counts or site visits). Education/Experience: Undergraduate degree with a focus in accounting (Bachelor's in accounting/auditing, business, economics, finance, technology, or other related fields). Minimum of 4 years audit or consulting experience to include applying internal control concepts to plan, perform, manage, and report on the evaluation of various business processes (through public accounting/auditing and or industry experience). At least one active professional accounting or audit certification (CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP, CFE, CRMA, etc.). Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities: Strong analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Strong attention to detail. Well-developed organizational skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Clear vision of business needs. Effective application of experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Working knowledge of auditing concepts and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS). Familiarity with the COSO (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations) framework for internal controls. Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements for internal controls. Preferred Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities: Experience with contract/project accounting. Familiarity with audit areas critical in Information Technology is a plus. Familiarity with laws or regulations in HR, technology or general business operation is a plus. Software: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word). Proficient in a flowcharting tool, MS Visio preferred. Proficient in slide presentations when needed, MS PowerPoint preferred. $110,000 - $130,000 a year #J-18808-Ljbffr