Internal Audit Manager

AWG Enterprises•Kansas City, KS

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Audit Manager will play a key leadership role in transforming and modernizing the Internal Audit function from a non-traditional advisory unit into a structured, best-in-class traditional audit practice. Reporting directly to the Director of Internal Audit, this leader will drive the establishment of standardized audit methodologies, build a high-performing audit team, and execute a risk-based audit plan. Serving as a strategic partner to executive management, the Manager will leverage exceptional written and oral communication skills to articulate business risks, evaluate internal controls, drive organizational accountability, and build strong alignment across all corporate and regional operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
5+ years of progressive audit experience (mix of public accounting and corporate internal audit preferred), including 2+ years of direct supervisory and leadership experience.
Strong leadership profile with demonstrated ability to mentor staff, drive organizational change, and build credibility with executive leaders.
Strong command of IIA Standards, internal control frameworks (COSO), risk assessment methodologies, and core financial/operational control principles.
Active CIA, CPA, or equivalent professional certification (or actively in progress).
Willingness and ability to travel 15–20% nationwide.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA.
Background in public accounting combined with multi-location corporate internal audit experience.
Demonstrated experience building, transforming, or formalizing an internal audit function or department framework.
Advanced skills in executive presentation, change leadership, process optimization, and data analytics.
Strong written

Responsibilities

Partner with the Director to build, implement, and institutionalize a traditional, standards-aligned audit methodology.
Drive change management efforts to reframe the internal audit function into a trusted, structured risk management partner across the enterprise.
Recruit, mentor, and elevate Senior and Staff Auditors. Provide active coaching, detailed workpaper reviews, constructive performance feedback, and formal career development pathways to foster a high-performing audit culture.
Lead the planning, execution, and wrap-up of risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audits across corporate functions and operational sites.
Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional leaders and site general managers while maintaining strict professional independence and objectivity.
Draft and present clear, persuasive audit reports for executive leadership that clearly define risks, root causes, and practical management solutions.
Drive annual and ongoing risk assessment activities; monitor and track management action plans to ensure effective remediation of audit findings.
Lead high-visibility management requests, advisory engagements, and sensitive investigations as required.