Internal Audit Manager

Abbott Construction•New York, NY

18d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

STO Building Group (“STOBG”), a global leader in construction management and general contracting in the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland, is looking for a team-oriented, self-motivated professional to join its Internal Audit Department (“IAD”). The mission of the department is to provide independent, objective, and systematic evaluation of the organization's compliance with policies, procedures, and contractual and regulatory requirements, as well as an assessment of the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. As a Manager in Internal Audit, you will play a key role in providing assurance services—identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement—to improve the organization's operations and support its strategic plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution in any of these areas: accounting, finance, economics, or engineering.
At least five (5) - seven (7) years of full-time experience in an internal audit department and/or public accounting firm
Knowledge of internal audit standards (e.g., IIA standards)
Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Communication (Oral and Written) - clear and impactful communication of findings, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences
Interpersonal Effectiveness - ability to build rapport, establish trust, and work effectively with others
Active Listening - skill in paying close attention to understand perspectives and gather relevant information
Risk-Based Auditing - ability to apply a risk-based approach to audit planning and execution, focusing on areas with the highest potential impact
Use of Data & Analytics - effective use of data and analytics to inform findings and support audit conclusions
Project Management - strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple assignments efficiently
Professional Skepticism - a questioning mindset and critical assessment of audit evidence
Problem Solving - timely issue identification and resolution through information analysis and development of alternative solutions.
Competency in using various office management and financial operations application software (e.g., CMiC)
Proficiency in the IT environment, using the various tools/applications (e.g., AuditBoard, Datasnipper) available to enhance the audit work product

Nice To Haves

Construction industry work experience is strongly preferred
Certification in any of these disciplines CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CRMA, or CCA is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Support the development of the audit plan based on risk assessments and strategic priorities
Lead audit engagements from planning to reporting, ensuring quality, accuracy, and audit milestones are meet
Prepare clear and concise audit reports with process/project reviewed, observations, and actionable recommendations
Effectively communicate audit results - both oral and written - to audit stakeholders and Executive Management
Monitor and verify effectiveness of implementation of management action plans
Build relationships with internal stakeholders to promote the objective of internal audit and foster the role of the IAD as a trusted advisor
Manage, coach, and train a team of auditors to ensure continuous professional growth
Support the preparation and delivery of internal audit update to the Audit, Finance, and Risk Committee
Support the the execution of the annual enterprise risk assessment across all business units