Audit Manager

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

6d•$77,800 - $169,900

About The Position

The Audit Manager will be a self-starter who excels at learning new processes and business functions and is able to critically analyze controls to assess effectiveness, opportunities for improvements, and efficiency gains. The Audit Manager will be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, leveraging data and emerging tools (including AI-assisted capabilities) and have proficient problem solving and collaboration skills. This position involves significant exposure to senior management and requires the ability to communicate complex issues and recommendations with clarity and conviction. This is not a people manager role.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field AND 3+ years demonstrated work experience in audit or a combination of auditing and other experience that includes audit or another relevant field including privacy, sales and supply chain, control and compliance, or controllership.
Proficient communication and influence skills, including the ability to translate complex findings into compelling narratives, craft impactful messages for executive audiences, and facilitate thoughtful discussions with curiosity to deepen understanding, drive alignment, and enable informed decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications including CIA, CPA, Chartered Accountant, or CISA.
Specialized audit skills or industry experience such as fraud, privacy, business operations, online services, finance
Foundational understanding of AI concepts and business applications, with the ability to leverage AI-powered tools (e.g., Copilot-type assistants) to improve productivity and insights.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed test plans for key segments of audits by developing understanding of audit area and analyzing available data and information.
Conduct audit fieldwork using appropriate auditing methods, leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance testing and efficiency.
Draft audit issues based on fieldwork, supporting evidence, and risk-based implications, incorporating insights derived from data and AI-assisted analysis where appropriate.
Translate complex findings into clear narratives and facilitate stakeholder discussions that drive understanding, alignment, and action.
Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships.
Apply critical thinking to assess outputs from data analytics and AI tools, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with business context.
Continuously enhance knowledge of auditing, accounting, business operations, company products, and the use of modern tools through self-study and continuing education.