What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit Sr. Manager position at 1st Choice, LLC?
The Internal Audit Sr. Manager provides senior-level leadership over complex compliance, and operational audits. This role is responsible for directing audit strategy, overseeing execution, and delivering high-impact, data-driven recommendations to executive leadership to mitigate risk, strengthen internal controls, and ensure adherence to governmental standards.
- Work Schedule & Environment Work Schedule: Full-time e.g., Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Work Location: Hybrid– 3 days/week onsite
- Work Environment: Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment supporting operational audit activities with high visibility, cross-agency coordination, and frequent interaction with executive leadership
- Key Responsibilities: Direct the full internal audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, and reporting
- Lead audits across compliance, operational, and programmatic areas, including contracts and agency functions
- Supervise Audit Leads and Staff, providing technical oversight and ensuring adherence to GAGAS (Yellow Book) standards
- Evaluate internal control environments using COSO frameworks and identify systemic risks and control deficiencies
- Review and approve audit workpapers, findings, and final reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
- Present audit results, risk exposure, and corrective action plans to executive leadership and key stakeholders
- Ensure timely execution of audits aligned with fiscal year-end priorities and reporting deadlines
- Monitor and track implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7–9 years of progressive auditing experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity
- Active CPA or CIA certification (required)
- Demonstrated experience leading complex audits in financial, compliance, or operational areas
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in municipal, state, or public sector auditing environments
- Master’s degree (MBA or Accounting)
- Experience working within highly regulated or government-funded environments
- Technical & Professional Expertise: Deep knowledge of GAGAS (Yellow Book), GASB/GAAP, and internal control frameworks (COSO)
- Advanced proficiency in data analytics and audit tools (ACL, IDEA, or similar)
- Experience with ERP systems (Workday, Oracle, SAP, or similar)
- Strong executive presence with ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
- Reporting Structure: Reports To: Deputy City Auditor
- Direct Reports: Audit Leads and Audit Staff
- Additional Requirements: Ability to pass a background check and any required pre-employment screenings
- Ability to work extended hours as needed to meet critical audit deadlines