Internal Audit Manager
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Internal Audit Manager to support a critical enterprise transformation initiative and broader internal audit activities within a $2B+ publicly traded organization. This role will play a key part in providing independent assurance over the company’s Oracle Fusion ERP implementation, with a strong emphasis on go-live readiness, risk mitigation, and control effectiveness.
The ideal candidate is an experienced audit professional with a strong understanding of system implementations, IT general controls (ITGCs), and business process controls, who can quickly integrate into a fast-paced environment and operate with minimal oversight.
***Hybrid schedule of 3/2***
Key Responsibilities:
ERP Implementation & Go-Live Readiness
- Rapidly engage with the Oracle Fusion implementation program to support pre- and post-go-live audit activities.
- Provide independent assessment of implementation risks, control design, and mitigation strategies across Finance, Procurement, and Expense processes (replacing legacy ERP, Coupa, and Concur).
- Evaluate cutover planning, deployment readiness, and post-implementation stabilization risks.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Oversight
- Review and assess management’s User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes and results to ensure:
- Key business processes and scenarios are adequately tested
- Test scripts are complete and aligned to requirements
- Defects are appropriately documented, tracked, and resolved
- Validate that UAT supports operational readiness and control effectiveness prior to go-live.
Data Conversion & Integrity
- Evaluate the data migration strategy and execution, including:
- Data completeness and accuracy
- Reconciliation controls between legacy systems and Oracle Fusion
- Governance over data conversion and validation processes
- Identify risks related to data integrity, security, and financial reporting impact.
Project Risk Assessment & Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage cross-functionally with project leadership, IT, and business stakeholders to assess overall project health and readiness.
- Conduct structured interviews, surveys, and walkthroughs to gather insights on risk areas, dependencies, and potential gaps.
- Synthesize findings into clear, actionable reporting for senior leadership and audit committees.
Internal Audit Execution
- Independently perform hands-on audit work, including:
- Reviewing process documentation and system configurations
- Testing control design and operating effectiveness
- Analyzing evidence and identifying control gaps
- Clearly articulate audit findings, root causes, and practical remediation recommendations.
Continuous Improvement & Advisory
- Provide advisory input on control design, process optimization, and risk mitigation throughout the implementation lifecycle.
- Support the evolution of the internal audit function in areas such as IT auditing, data analytics, and integrated auditing approaches.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk advisory (Big 4 or large public company experience preferred)
- Direct experience supporting ERP implementations (Oracle Fusion strongly preferred; SAP/Workday acceptable)
- Strong understanding of:
- IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls
- Business process controls (Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report)
- SOX compliance requirements in a public company environment
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA are preferred
Key Attributes for Success:
- Ability to “hit the ground running” with minimal ramp-up time
- Strong attention to detail paired with big-picture risk awareness
- Comfortable operating in a high-visibility, high-impact project environment
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to influence without authority
