Internal Audit Data Analytics Manager

Aligned Solutions • Miami, FL

20h

About The Position

Our client, a well-established public company, is seeking an Internal Audit Data Analytics & Automation Manager to join its Internal Audit team. This position will be responsible for leading data analytics and automation initiatives within the department while also supporting financial, operational, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audits. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in internal audit, risk, and internal controls combined with hands-on expertise in data analytics, visualization, and automation technologies. This individual will help expand the use of data across the audit function, including continuous auditing, full-population testing, automated workflows, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in internal audit, IT audit, risk advisory, or a related field, with significant experience in data analytics or data science.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing projects, supervising staff, or leading technical initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, auditing standards, SOX, and internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL.
• Hands-on experience with ETL and data analytics tools such as Alteryx, KNIME, Databricks, or similar platforms.
• Experience building interactive dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of data structures within financial systems, ERP environments, and consolidation/reporting platforms.
• Experience with automation platforms such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Microsoft Power Automate, or similar technologies.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex data and technical findings into clear business and risk insights.
• Strong project management, communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Python or R strongly preferred.
• CIA, CISA, CPA, and/or CFE certification.
• Technical certifications related to data analytics, business intelligence, automation, or cloud technologies.
• Experience developing continuous auditing or continuous monitoring programs.
• Experience introducing new analytics or automation capabilities within an Internal Audit or risk function.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Internal Audit department's data analytics and automation strategy.
• Develop and implement data analytics solutions that transition audit procedures from traditional sample-based testing toward full-population analysis.
• Design and maintain continuous auditing and monitoring scripts, reports, and dashboards for key risk areas.
• Develop data-driven risk indicators to support annual audit planning and risk assessment activities.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive audit procedures using scripting, RPA, and low-code technologies.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including machine learning and generative AI, to enhance anomaly detection and audit effectiveness.
• Develop dashboards and data visualizations that communicate audit results, trends, and risk insights to management and senior leadership.
• Perform financial, operational, and SOX/internal controls audits across the organization.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify anomalies, trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop practical recommendations to strengthen controls, reduce risk, improve efficiency, and enhance business performance.
• Serve as a technical resource to the Internal Audit team and help improve the team's overall data and analytics capabilities.
• Partner with IT, Data Governance, Business Intelligence, and other business functions to obtain appropriate data access and ensure data integrity.
• Prepare and maintain audit workpapers supporting findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to Internal Audit leadership and business management.
• Manage multiple audits, analytics initiatives, and projects within established deadlines.

Benefits

• This position offers the opportunity to take a leadership role in expanding the use of data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies within an established Internal Audit function.

What This Job Offers

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