Mgr, Internal Audit

BrightSpring Health Services•Lyndon, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Audit Manager supports and oversees execution of the SOX 404 program and leads the delivery of risk‑based operational audits across the organization. This role manages audit engagements, supervises internal staff and co‑sourced providers, and partners with business leaders and other assurance functions to deliver timely, high‑quality assurance and actionable insights.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
7–10+ years of internal audit or external audit experience, including: significant SOX 404 leadership, risk based operational audit management, experience supervising staff or leading engagements.
Strong knowledge of COSO, IIA Standards, SOX/PCAOB expectations, and ITGC concepts; comfortable testing IPE and data flows.
Excellent writing and presentation skills; ability to explain complex issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Industry: Healthcare/provider, pharmacy services, payer, or life sciences experience; understanding of revenue cycle, 340B risk, supply chain, and regulatory compliance.
CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE preferred.
Proficiency with audit management platforms preferred (e.g., Workiva, AuditBoard, TeamMate).
Strong capabilities in productivity tools (Excel/PowerPoint; Power Query/Power BI a plus).

Responsibilities

Works with the Vice President of Internal Audit and business unit leadership to execute the Company’s internal audit plan and support achievement of departmental objectives
Manages multiple audit engagements, balancing risk coverage, resources, and timelines while ensuring consistent audit quality
Serves as a trusted advisor to management by applying sound judgment to risk assessment, audit scope, issue escalation, and remediation prioritization
Fosters effective relationships with business unit leadership and serve as a subject matter resource for control design, data integrity, and documentation standards
Contributes to the annual audit planning process and periodic risk assessments, including identification of emerging risks and recommendations for audit coverage
Collaborates with other assurance providers to align scope, coordinate activities, and enhance overall assurance coverage
Ensures audit work is performed in accordance with professional standards and Internal Audit methodology
Reviews and approves audit workpapers and reports to ensure conclusions are well supported, clearly communicated, and actionable
Monitors delivery against budgets and timelines; proactively identify and address risks to execution
Stays current on business, industry, and regulatory developments relevant to audit coverage
Performs other duties as assigned
Supports execution of the SOX 404 program and coordinate closely with third party service providers
Leads walkthroughs and design effectiveness assessments of key controls, including evaluation of control objectives, risk alignment, and IPE completeness and accuracy
Oversees co‑sourced operating effectiveness testing, including review of testing strategies, evaluation of results, and resolution of testing issues
Applies professional judgment to control deficiency evaluation, severity assessment, and remediation sufficiency
Serves as a key liaison with External Audit to align testing approaches, support reliance, and address review comments
Provides direct people leadership to 2-4 Internal Audit Associates, including work assignment, coaching, performance feedback, and development planning
Reviews staff workpapers and provide timely, constructive feedback to ensure adherence to audit standards and expectations
Supports hiring, onboarding, training, and mentoring of internal audit staff
Provides day‑to‑day oversight and project management of co‑sourced resources supporting SOX and operational audits, including coordination of scope, timelines, deliverables, and quality review
Serves as one of the primary points of contact for assigned co‑source engagements, facilitating communication, resolving issues, and escalating risks or delivery concerns as appropriate
Fosters a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement within the audit team