Position: Manager of Internal Audit (SOX focus)

Location: Mansfield, MA

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the development and execution of our annual audit strategy. You will be responsible for conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits, from planning to reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SOX-404 internal controls and a proven track record of leading program implementation and deficiency remediation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with management and the Internal Audit team to develop a risk-based annual audit plan.
• Conduct annual enterprise risk assessments and document risks and mitigations.
• Understand and evaluate key risk components within the business and ensure thorough review and testing.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with management, serving as a trusted advisor.
• Drive and implement departmental initiatives, both internally and in company operations.
• Provide high-quality, value-added audit services while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, teamwork, and responsibility with internal audit team members, external auditors, and audit clients.
• Adhere to the Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Communicate periodically with key stakeholders to understand progress on management action plans.
• Assist with the periodic monitoring of management control self-assessments.
• Support Internal Audit leadership with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee.
• Participate in ad hoc finance and operational requests (e.g., audits, investigations, diligence, etc.) with corporate & regional management teams.
• Collaborate with the Internal Audit team in the continued buildout of current data analytics/visualization and RPA tools (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)

Qualifications:

• 4 years of progressive experience in a Big 4 public accounting firm (ideally Risk/IA practice) or combined experience with a large multinational company (ideally manufacturing, distribution, retail).
• BA/BS in Accounting required, MBA preferred.
• Strong experience in Sarbanes-Oxley 404 – Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting, financial, and operational audits.
• Professional certification strongly preferred (i.e., CPA, CIA, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of IFRS, U.S. GAAP, US GAAS, IAS, and IIA standards is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable driving change and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of relationship development and management with executive stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations.
• Problem-solving skills that demonstrate logical and analytical thought processes.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills; continuously advocates for the use of technology and data.
• Good understanding of IT controls and integrated audits.