Internal Audit Data Analytics Manager

Internal Audit Data Analytics & Automation Manager

Position Summary

Our client, a well-established public company, is seeking an Internal Audit Data Analytics & Automation Manager to join its Internal Audit team. This position will be responsible for leading data analytics and automation initiatives within the department while also supporting financial, operational, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audits.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in internal audit, risk, and internal controls combined with hands-on expertise in data analytics, visualization, and automation technologies. This individual will help expand the use of data across the audit function, including continuous auditing, full-population testing, automated workflows, and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Internal Audit department's data analytics and automation strategy.
• Develop and implement data analytics solutions that transition audit procedures from traditional sample-based testing toward full-population analysis.
• Design and maintain continuous auditing and monitoring scripts, reports, and dashboards for key risk areas.
• Develop data-driven risk indicators to support annual audit planning and risk assessment activities.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive audit procedures using scripting, RPA, and low-code technologies.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including machine learning and generative AI, to enhance anomaly detection and audit effectiveness.
• Develop dashboards and data visualizations that communicate audit results, trends, and risk insights to management and senior leadership.
• Perform financial, operational, and SOX/internal controls audits across the organization.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify anomalies, trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop practical recommendations to strengthen controls, reduce risk, improve efficiency, and enhance business performance.
• Serve as a technical resource to the Internal Audit team and help improve the team's overall data and analytics capabilities.
• Partner with IT, Data Governance, Business Intelligence, and other business functions to obtain appropriate data access and ensure data integrity.
• Prepare and maintain audit workpapers supporting findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to Internal Audit leadership and business management.
• Manage multiple audits, analytics initiatives, and projects within established deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in internal audit, IT audit, risk advisory, or a related field, with significant experience in data analytics or data science.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing projects, supervising staff, or leading technical initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, auditing standards, SOX, and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL.
• Experience with Python or R strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ETL and data analytics tools such as Alteryx, KNIME, Databricks, or similar platforms.
• Experience building interactive dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of data structures within financial systems, ERP environments, and consolidation/reporting platforms.
• Experience with automation platforms such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Microsoft Power Automate, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex data and technical findings into clear business and risk insights.
• Strong project management, communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• CIA, CISA, CPA, and/or CFE certification.
• Technical certifications related to data analytics, business intelligence, automation, or cloud technologies.
• Experience developing continuous auditing or continuous monitoring programs.
• Experience introducing new analytics or automation capabilities within an Internal Audit or risk function.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel approximately 15–25%, primarily within the United States with limited travel to Canada and Mexico.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

About the Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to take a leadership role in expanding the use of data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies within an established Internal Audit function. The successful candidate will have the ability to combine traditional audit expertise with modern technical capabilities while working across a diverse organization and interacting with stakeholders at multiple levels.