Internal Audit Data Analytics Manager

Job Description

Job Description

A large, publicly traded organization is seeking an Internal Audit Manager – Data Analytics & Audit Automation to join its corporate Internal Audit team. This position will play a key role in advancing the department’s use of data analytics, automation, and technology while also supporting financial, operational, and SOX audits across the organization.

The ideal candidate will combine a strong foundation in internal audit and risk with hands-on experience using data analytics and automation tools to improve audit coverage, efficiency, and insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Internal Audit department’s data analytics and automation strategy.
• Develop full-population testing and continuous monitoring solutions to reduce reliance on traditional sample-based auditing.
• Build automated workflows, scripts, and dashboards to improve audit efficiency and identify risks, anomalies, and trends.
• Develop data-driven risk indicators to support annual audit planning and risk assessments.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning, where appropriate within the audit function.
• Create dashboards and reporting that translate complex data into actionable insights for management.
• Conduct and support financial, operational, and SOX/internal controls audits using data-driven audit techniques.
• Partner with IT, Data Governance, Business Intelligence, and other stakeholders to obtain reliable data and improve audit capabilities.
• Serve as a technical resource to the Internal Audit team and help strengthen auditors’ data analytics capabilities.
• Recommend practical, technology-enabled solutions to strengthen controls, reduce risk, and improve operational effectiveness.
• Manage multiple audit and analytics projects and communicate findings and recommendations to Internal Audit leadership and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, MIS, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in internal audit, IT audit, risk advisory, data analytics, or a related field, with significant analytics experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of project leadership, staff supervision, or technical initiative leadership .
• Hands-on experience with SOX and internal controls .
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL ; Python or R experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with data analytics/ETL platforms such as Alteryx, KNIME, or Databricks .
• Experience developing dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik .
• Familiarity with automation tools such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Microsoft Power Automate .
• Strong understanding of financial systems, data structures, and reporting environments.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• CIA, CISA, CPA, CFE, or relevant technical certifications preferred but not required.
• Ability to travel approximately 15–25% .
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

This is an opportunity for an experienced audit and analytics professional to take a leadership role in modernizing an established Internal Audit function through data, automation, and emerging technology .

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for a confidential discussion regarding the organization and opportunity.