What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Internal Audit position at XPO?
Join the XPO Internal Audit team as a
Senior Manager, Internal Audit, where you will play a critical leadership role in shaping and delivering a risk‑based internal audit and SOX assurance program across a complex, fast‑paced organization. Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, this role oversees the SOX program and leads the execution of operational audits designed to drive value, strengthen governance, and enhance risk management and internal control effectiveness.
This is a highly visible role requiring a seasoned internal audit professional with strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to influence senior leaders. You will lead and develop audit talent, serve as a trusted advisor to management, and help position Internal Audit as a strategic business partner.
What you need to succeed as a Senior Manager, Internal Audit at XPO
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent related work or military experience)
- 8 years of combined internal audit and/or external audit experience
- Strong knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX), COSO internal control frameworks, and the IIA Standards
- Demonstrated experience leading risk‑based audit planning and execution across operational, financial, and compliance areas
- Experience performing and overseeing operational audits that drive process improvement and efficiency
- Proven people leadership experience, including coaching and development of audit staff
- Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to translate risk and control issues into clear business insights
Preferred qualifications:
- CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certification
- Background spanning both internal audit and public accounting
- Strong business acumen and ability to build relationships with senior leaders
- Experience using audit management tools (e.g., AuditBoard)
About the Senior Manager, Internal Audit job
Pay, benefits and more:
- Competitive compensation package
- Full health insurance benefits available on day one
- Life and disability insurance
- Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
- 9 paid company holidays
- 401(k) option with company match
- Education assistance
- Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- Lead Internal Audit’s SOX testing responsibilities, including planning and executing independent testing of key financial, operational, and IT controls in alignment with COSO and SOX requirements
- Partner closely with the SOX Compliance organization, which owns the SOX program, to align on scope, timing, testing approaches, issue evaluation, and remediation status
- Lead assigned audits, including end‑to‑end ownership of planning, risk assessment, fieldwork execution, supervision of audit procedures, issue development, reporting, and follow‑up, while reviewing and coaching audit team members’ work to ensure quality and consistency
- Set the approach and oversee execution of risk‑based operational audits focused on improving efficiency, effectiveness, and risk management
- Supervise, coach, and develop audit team members, including direct oversight of a Senior Auditor
- Review audit workpapers, reports, and conclusions to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with professional standards
- Partner closely with finance, IT, and business leaders to understand risks, assess controls, and provide practical, valued recommendations
- Serve as a trusted advisor to management by translating audit findings into actionable business insights
- Coordinate effectively with external auditors to leverage work, minimize disruption, and ensure appropriate reliance, where applicable
- Support Internal Audit leadership with Audit Committee and senior‑management communications, as needed
- Continuously assess and enhance internal audit methodologies, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and impact
- Help strengthen the Internal Audit brand by demonstrating a balanced, consultative approach while maintaining independence and objectivity
About XPO
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
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