Manager, Internal Audit
Rochester, New York
Insero Talent Solutions is thrilled to partner with a growing company in their search for an Audit Manager to join their team.
This newly created role reports into the Director of Internal Audit, playing a critical role in developing and executing the company’s risk based internal audit plan, evaluating internal controls, supporting integration of acquired businesses, and driving continuous improvement in processes, controls, and governance. This individual will serve as a key contributor in enhancing the reliability, efficiency, and effectiveness of the company’s operations and financial reporting environment.
This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and cross functional teams and is ideal for an audit professional looking to help build and strengthen a growing internal audit function.
Responsibilities:
Internal Audit Execution & Planning
- Lead and participate in operational, financial, compliance, and integrated audits in accordance with the risk‑based internal audit plan.
- Assist in developing and refining the annual audit plan, considering emerging risks, acquisition activity, system changes, and stakeholder input.
- Document processes, risks, and controls; prepare audit programs; perform fieldwork; and communicate results clearly.
Internal Controls & SOX Compliance
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including walkthroughs, control testing, and remediation validation.
- Support process enhancements following the company’s recent external auditor transition, ensuring expectations and methodologies remain aligned.
- Partner with control owners to strengthen documentation, consistency, and ownership of controls.
Acquisition Integration & Advisory
- Perform audit‑related due diligence and post‑acquisition integration support, including risk assessments, control environment evaluations, and harmonization of processes.
- Collaborate with newly acquired teams to design and implement scalable control frameworks.
- Provide guidance on internal control implications of system migrations, new processes, and organizational changes.
Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong partnerships with business leaders to promote risk awareness and control accountability.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automation, and process standardization.
- Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management in a clear, actionable manner.
- Contribute to the Internal Audit department’s development, including methodology enhancements, data analytics use, and team training.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 4+ years of relevant audit experience (internal audit, public accounting, risk advisory, or equivalent).
- CPA license, nice to have.
- Experience in public company, nice to have.
- Experience with acquisitions, integration, and/or evolving control environments, nice to have.
- Familiarity with modern audit tools, data analytics, and ERP systems, nice to have.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, audit methodologies, and SOX requirements, required.
- Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and develop practical recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with senior leaders.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
