Internal Audit Manager - Financial Services

Elliott Davis • Nashville, TN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Elliott Davis is seeking a Manager – Risk Advisory to join their Financial Services Group (FSG). This team serves a diverse portfolio of financial institutions and provides independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services across a wide range of banking operations. The Manager will lead multiple audit engagements, oversee client relationships, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, risk-based internal audit services to financial institutions. This role is responsible for driving engagement execution, maintaining adherence to firm methodology and quality standards, and developing team members. The Manager will serve as a key point of contact for clients, providing strategic insight and ensuring that audit services deliver meaningful value in strengthening internal controls, risk management, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking operations, risk management, or related fields, with demonstrated progression in responsibility.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies and risk assessment techniques.
• Strong understanding of banking operations and regulatory expectations.
• Demonstrated experience leading client engagements and managing teams.
• Proven ability to review complex work, identify issues, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to travel when required (estimated maximum of 25 nights per year).

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA (or active progress toward certification).
• Experience managing client relationships within financial institutions.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidance (e.g., FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, state banking regulators).
• Experience with data analytics tools and audit technology platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership and people development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage internal audit engagements across key banking functions, including: Loan operations and credit administration, Deposit operations, ACH and electronic payments, Wire transfers, Branch operations, Accounting and financial reporting, Human resources and payroll, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Model Risk Management (MRM), Investment and treasury operations.
• Plan and scope audit engagements, including risk assessments, audit programs, and resource allocation.
• Oversee execution of audit procedures, ensuring work is performed in accordance with firm methodology, professional standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Review audit workpapers, testing results, and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with quality standards.
• Ensure all audit engagements are delivered on time and within scope by actively managing project timelines, budgets, and team workloads.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during engagements, including leading meetings, presenting findings, and addressing questions.
• Review and finalize audit reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and actionable recommendations.
• Identify emerging risks, control deficiencies, and process improvement opportunities, providing strategic insights to clients.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Senior Associates and Associates, including coaching on audit methodology and technical concepts, providing ongoing performance feedback, and supporting training and professional development.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal support, client relationship management, and identification of additional service opportunities at existing clients.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and internal processes.
• Manage multiple concurrent engagements while maintaining a high level of quality and client service.
• Assist in administrative functions of team management such as scheduling and billing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

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