What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager Internal Audit position at Upside Search?
We are partnering with a global, multi-billion-dollar manufacturing organization headquartered on the west side of Cleveland that is hiring for a Senior Manager, Internal Audit. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the Senior Director of Internal Audit - and is one of the most impactful audit opportunities in the region.
This person will serve as the #2 leader within the department, helping modernize the SOX program, lead complex audit engagements, elevate business partnering across the company, and support several major transformation initiatives already underway.
If you’re looking for a strategic seat where you can influence processes, develop talent, and help evolve Internal Audit into a true advisory function… this is it.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and manage complex audits across operational, financial, IT, and compliance areas
- Support a multi-year initiative to modernize SOX and drive continuous improvement
- Develop a risk-based audit plan aligned to business strategy
- Provide advisory guidance to leaders across Finance, IT, Operations, and Shared Services
- Serve as the IA representative on major projects (AI readiness, shared services centralization, process redesign)
- Review audit findings and present recommendations to senior leadership
- Mentor and grow a junior internal audit team
What They’re Looking For:
- 10 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Public Accounting, Internal Controls, or related risk roles
- Strong SOX expertise (design, testing, transformation)
- 3 years of leadership/management experience
- Ability to coach and upskill junior team members
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional audit projects
- Strong communication skills and executive presence
- Professional certifications strongly preferred (CPA, CIA, CISA, PMP, CFE)
Bonus Points For:
- Manufacturing or global company experience
- Exposure to AI risk, IT audits, or shared services transformation
- Continuous improvement / process optimization mindset
- Advanced degree (MBA or similar)
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Direct visibility with senior executives including CFO & CAO
- High ownership — significant influence over future IA strategy
- Opportunity to modernize and elevate the entire SOX program
- Strategic projects in technology, AI, finance transformation, and global process redesign
- Clear growth path for someone targeting Audit Director or higher in the future
Salary : $175,000 - $185,000