Internal Audit Manager, Professional Practices

Pacific Life

111d • $121,770 - $148,830

About The Position

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. We’re actively seeking a talented Internal Audit Manager, Professional Practices to join our Corporate Internal Audit team in Newport Beach, CA. As an Internal Audit Manager, Professional Practices you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by assisting the Director of PPG in all aspects of running the group and will be instrumental in enhancing the department’s effectiveness and efficiency. You will fill a new role that sits on a team of 7 people in the Corporate Audit division. Our Professional Practices Group (PPG) is a key enablement function responsible for supporting and maintaining our audit methodology, tools & technology, staff and resource management, issue closure and validation, quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP), annual risk assessment and audit planning, and external reporting to boards, audit committees, and senior management. This role offers a unique opportunity candidates with diverse backgrounds to broaden their exposure to the Internal Audit profession, with a potential for rotating into the core audit execution team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or similar certification.
• Prior experience in Internal Audit with a strong understanding of audit methodologies.
• Experience with Audit Management Software (e.g., AuditBoard, Archer).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to explain complex audit concepts in clear, compelling terms.
• Strategic mindset and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to interface effectively across different levels of management.
• Interest in mentoring and elevating the broader team’s understanding of audit practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of PPG in managing and enhancing audit methodology and practices.
• Assist in the administration of audit tools and technology, including Audit Management Software (e.g., AuditBoard, Archer).
• Coordinate staff and resource management activities across the department.
• Oversee issue closure and validation processes to ensure timely and accurate resolution.
• Administer the department’s Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
• Orchestrate the annual risk assessment and audit planning process.
• Support external reporting to boards, audit committees, and senior management.
• Collaborate with audit teams to ensure consistent application of methodology and standards.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at improving audit operations and outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents.
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program.
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees