Internal Audit Manager

Senior Manager, Internal Audit Dallas/en-US/RyanCareers/job/Dallas/Manager--Internal-Audit_R0004351-1/apply The Senior Manager, Internal Audit is responsible for helping develop and execute the Companys internal audit plan, which includes financial, operational, compliance, and information technology audits and consulting activities. The Senior Manager is the primary administrator of the Companys internal audit and Sarbanes-Oxley programs. The Senior Manager will supervise the activities of the internal audit team as well as 3rd party service providers to ensure compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards and company-approved policies and procedures. The Senior Manager works extensively with multiple internal functions and the independent auditor.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Help build the internal audit department from the ground up.
• Build and develop a high energy, performance-oriented, and empowered team.
• Supervise, lead, mentor and develop a skilled team of auditors, as well as manage 3rd party service providers.
• Help establish and implement department policies and procedures.
• Develop Internal Audit/SOX strategies, risk assessments, audit plans, and department initiatives.
• Lead and manage multiple and complex audits/projects simultaneously, including project scope, resources, results, and reporting to management.
• Analyze critical business processes, evaluating design and operational effectiveness of internal controls and identifying potential process improvement opportunities.
• Assess various risks and exposures of key business processes in the preparation of audit plans and programs.
• Create complex process maps of significant financial, compliance and operational processes to identify potential internal control weaknesses and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports and present conclusions/recommendations to senior management.
• Manage and assist in the development of audit procedures, review of audit work papers, and communication of audit results to management.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables, value-added recommendations and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor the audit teams workload, prioritize activities, and achieve deadlines.
• Oversee and drive issue remediation follow-up to ensure issues are communicated to management and realistic action plans are in place to resolve the root cause of the issue.
• Partner extensively with the independent auditors to ensure risk/control coverage, issue remediation, and delivery of IA work to reduce effort for process and control owners
• Stay current with business/industry changes and complex accounting, auditing, and information technology changes, and apply that knowledge within the controls and audits.
• Build strong working relationships throughout the company and within the internal audit team, including managing relationships with all levels of management. Regularly educate management on governance, risks, controls, and changes in the audit requirements.
• Be a thought leader that regularly provides business insight and guidance to improve processes, controls and/or reduce cost.
• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years overall experience; at least three years with a Big 4 accounting firm preferred.
• Minimum three years managing a team of direct reports.
• Significant exposure to large, public company environments preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required; CIA or CISA certification a plus.
• Hands on, deep knowledge of, and experience with, internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including the 2013 COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Trusted advisor and confidant with a high level of professionalism.
• Strong initiative and independent judgment.
• Flexible in a growing and evolving environment.
• Ability to work effectively across functional areas and with different levels of management.
• Passion for identifying and assessing risks, building relationships and making recommendations for process improvements.
• Proven capabilities in collaboration and producing results.
• Prior direct experience in an IPO environment a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have Workday or similar ERP system experience, and intermediate-to-advanced skills using Microsoft® Office. Experience using audit software, such as ACL, IDEA, or TeamMate Analytics, a plus.

Certificates and Licenses:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required; CIA or CISA certification a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervise a team of employees, as well as supervising 3rd party service providers.

Work Environment:

• Standard indoor working environment.
• Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
• Occasional long periods of standing while copying.
• Position requires regular interaction with employees both in person and via e-mail and telephone.
• Domestic and international travel up to 15%.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
Posted 3 Days AgoFull timeR0004351
Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the worlds most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation

Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law.

In addition, as a federal government contractor, the Firm maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

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