Business Internal Audit Manager

FactSet • Boston, MA

3d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Business Internal Audit Manager reports to the Associate Director, Internal Audit and plans and executes risk-based operational, financial, and compliance audits across the organization. The role works with business stakeholders to assess processes and controls, identify risks and opportunities for improvement, and recommend actions to enhance governance, compliance, and business performance. It also supports SOX compliance, remediation efforts, and continuous improvement within the audit function.

The manager oversees audit planning and delivery, including risk assessment, scoping, fieldwork, reporting, follow-up, audit findings, and remediation validation. The position provides project-level leadership, coaching, and guidance to audit team members, and builds relationships with business leaders and external auditors. It communicates audit results and recommendations to management and senior leadership and provides risk and control perspectives to support decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Advisory, or a related assurance function.
• Experience leading and executing operational, financial, and compliance audits, preferably in a publicly traded organization.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, governance, and business process auditing.
• Experience auditing or supporting areas such as financial reporting, accounting and closing processes, revenue and billing, tax, treasury, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, or operational processes.
• Knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls over financial reporting, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CIA, or another relevant professional certification.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms such as Workday, Oracle, SAP, or similar enterprise systems.
• Experience with GRC platforms and audit management tools.
• Experience using data analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic insights and drive process and control improvements across business functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute operational, financial, and compliance audits, including risk assessment, scoping, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across finance, product, risk, tax, billing, revenue recognition, procurement, treasury, and other operational processes.
• Review workpapers, testing conclusions, and supporting documentation for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Internal Audit standards.
• Partner with Internal Audit leadership and business stakeholders to develop an annual audit plan aligned with organizational risks and strategic priorities.
• Identify emerging business risks, process changes, and regulatory developments that may affect the audit plan.
• Oversee the identification, documentation, and evaluation of audit findings and control deficiencies.
• Monitor remediation activities and validate corrective actions.
• Report on themes, trends, and the overall effectiveness of the organization's control environment.
• Coordinate audit resources, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress to support timely delivery of audit objectives.
• Provide project-level leadership, coaching, and guidance to audit team members across financial, operational, and compliance engagements.
• Promote collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
• Build and maintain relationships with business leaders and external auditors.
• Communicate audit observations, risks, and recommendations to management at all levels.
• Present audit results and strategic insights to senior leadership and management.
• Provide risk and control perspectives to support informed decision-making.
• Support SOX compliance activities related to business process controls and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Contribute to consistent audit methodologies, documentation standards, and compliance practices across the organization.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Discounted employee stock purchase program.
• Paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
• Flexible work accommodations.
• Career progression planning and dedicated monthly time for learning and development.
• Business Resource Groups open to all employees.
• Support for total well-being, including company-wide wellness days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager