CORPORATE AUDITING MANAGER 3

Huntington Ingalls•Pascagoula, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HII has an exciting opening for an Corporate Internal Audit Manager 3 at our office in Pascagoula, MS! The Senior Internal Audit Manager supports HII’s Internal Audit function by leading complex financial, operational, and compliance audits within a Fortune 500 government contracting and complex manufacturing environment. This role is primarily responsible for audits of HII’s shipbuilding divisions, but may also perform audits of HII’s technology solutions division, with a focus on areas unique to defense contracting, including government cost accounting, compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements, cyber and IT controls, supply chain integrity, production operations, and SOX. The position requires strong audit expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to leverage technology and analytics to enhance audit quality and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master’s Degree and 6 years of relevant experience
CPA required

Nice To Haves

CIA, CISA, CFE, or similar certification strongly preferred
Previous Management experience ideal
In-depth knowledge of Defense, Aerospace, or highly regulated industries.
Expertise in SOX controls and risk management frameworks, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage internal audit activities, including conducting risk assessments, audit planning, execution, and reporting. Evaluate staff to professional standards.
Manage and perform the SOX financial controls testing program, ensuring full compliance with SOX 404 requirements.
Partner with senior leadership to identify, assess, and address key financial, operational and compliance risks.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance, Operations/Program, Supply Chain, Compliance, and Human Resources teams, and external audit partners to coordinate efforts and ensure alignment.
Perform comprehensive risk assessments, tying to enterprise risk and strategy.
Develop and execute comprehensive audit programs to assess processes for effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
Evaluate internal controls, identify gaps, and propose pragmatic, risk-based solutions to leadership.
Manage the end-to-end audit lifecycle, ensuring timely issuance of findings and recommendations to senior management.
Present quarterly Internal Audit updates and recommendations to the Vice President, Internal Audit, CFO, and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
Implement and optimize tools and methodologies for audits, including automation strategies and data analytics where appropriate.
Stay informed of emerging trends in processes, risk, technology innovation, and regulatory changes to enhance audit practices.
Provide mentorship, skill-building opportunities, and guidance to team members, fostering continuous growth and professional development.