Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

Position Summary

The Internal Audit Manager will play a key role in developing and executing the company's internal audit program across a national multifamily real estate portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, this position will lead the execution of risk-based audits of property operations, capital projects, financial processes, compliance activities, and corporate functions.

This role supports the company's internal audit program by planning and executing risk-based audits across property operations, financial processes, compliance activities, capital projects, and corporate functions. Partnering with the Director and Head of Internal Audit, the role assesses risks, evaluates internal controls, identifies improvement opportunities, communicates audit findings, and supports remediation efforts to strengthen the organization's governance, risk management, and control environment.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong audit, analytical, and communication skills, with exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties

Audit Planning and Risk Assessment

• Support the development of risk-based audit plans by conducting comprehensive enterprise risk assessments and identifying high-priority areas for review.
• With the Director, define audit objectives, scope, and testing strategies for each engagement in alignment with departmental methodology and professional standards.
• Support the annual risk assessment process and contribute to the strategic development of the internal audit plan.
• Incorporate emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends into audit planning activities.

Audit Execution and Quality Oversight

• Manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously, overseeing planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities to ensure timely, high-quality completion.
• Review and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management practices.
• Review and approve audit workpapers, findings, and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to quality standards.
• Present audit results and actionable recommendations to business management and senior leadership.

Findings Management and Remediation

• Identify control deficiencies, operational inefficiencies, compliance risks, and process improvement opportunities across audited areas.
• Develop practical, risk-prioritized recommendations that address root causes and drive sustainable improvements.
• Monitor and validate management's remediation of audit findings to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Communicate finding status and remediation progress to relevant stakeholders and leadership.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Special Projects

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with business stakeholders at all levels while upholding audit independence and objectivity.
• Participate in fraud risk assessments, investigations, advisory engagements, and special projects as assigned.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodology, quality assurance, audit technology, and data analytics capabilities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on risk, controls, and process optimization.

Additional Duties: Tasks or duties not outlined in this job description may be required to contribute to the organization's success and efficiency.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field required; Master's degree a plus.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, consulting, or risk management.
• Demonstrated experience leading audit engagements and managing or coordinating project teams.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk assessment methodologies, and auditing standards (IIA Standards).
• Proven ability to communicate audit findings effectively to management and senior leadership.
• Experience reviewing workpapers and mentoring junior audit staff preferred; real estate or property management industry experience a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Professional certification (CIA, CPA, CISA, or CFE) preferred; candidates without existing certification expected to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.

Tools & Systems:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
• Experience with audit management software (e.g., TeamMate, AuditBoard) and data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI) preferred.

The Benefits of Employment

• Employee referral payment program
• Educational Enhancement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life/ AD&D Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Long and short term disability
• Retirement Plan - 401(k) Plan
• Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
• Discount on an apartment at any one of our properties
• Brand new amenity space that includes a full gym/fitness center and golf simulator

Salary range: $100,000-$120,000

If you are hired at Morgan Properties, your overall compensation package will also be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range

Get To Know Us:

Established in 1985 by Mitchell Morgan, Morgan Properties is a national real estate investment and management company headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Jonathan and Jason Morgan represent the next-generation leaders growing the platform and overseeing the business operations.

Morgan Properties and its affiliates currently own and manage a multifamily portfolio comprised of more than 400 apartment communities and over 110,000 units located in 22 states. The Company is among the three largest multifamily owners in the nation and the largest in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New York. With over 2,600 employees, Morgan Properties prides itself on its quick decision-making capabilities, strong capital relationships, and proven operational expertise.

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