Internal Audit Manager

Job Description Internal Audit Manager, Financial Services | Hybrid NYC (3 Days In Office) \n \n 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. \n \n Why Consider This Opportunity? \n \n Up to $175,000 base salary \n Total compensation targeted at $200,000-$220,000 \n Hybrid schedule (3 days in office) \n Strong culture and quality of life \n High visibility within a newly built internal audit function \n Daily lunch stipend, catered meals, onsite barista , and regular team events \n \n \n 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. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n Lead and execute internal audit engagements across financial, operational, regulatory, and business process areas. \n Support the company's SOX compliance program, including control design assessments and testing. \n Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvement. \n Assess control gaps, key risks, and remediation efforts across business processes. \n Partner with management to analyze changes in business processes and evaluate associated control impacts. \n Coordinate closely with external auditors to streamline audit requests and minimize disruption to business stakeholders. \n Conduct walkthroughs, document processes, and develop control narratives and flowcharts. \n Assist in developing audit methodologies, documentation standards, and testing procedures as the function evolves. \n Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as needed. \n \n \n Ideal Background \n \n 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, or Public Accounting. \n Big 4 or top national public accounting experience preferred. \n Financial services experience required, including exposure to: \n Broker-Dealers \n Asset Management \n Private Equity \n Banking & Capital Markets \n Alternative Investments \n Strong business process auditing and SOX controls experience. \n Experience performing operational, financial, and regulatory audits. \n Exposure to IT controls is welcome, but the role is primarily focused on business process audits. \n Internal audit experience within a broker-dealer, financial services organization, or public accounting/risk advisory environment is highly desirable. \n \n \n Qualifications \n \n Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. \n CPA, CIA, and/or CISA preferred but not required. \n Knowledge of COSO, SOX 404, and broker-dealer control environments. \n Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills. \n Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization. \n Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. \n