Internal Audit Manager

Kokosing • Westerville, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Audit Manager leads risk-based internal audits across operations, including self-performed construction activities, project controls, financial governance, procurement, and contract administration. Evaluates internal controls, identifies operational and financial risks, and recommends improvements to governance, efficiency, and project delivery performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field
• 8-12+ years in internal audit, project controls, external audit, construction accounting, or operational audit, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• Experience in heavy civil construction, infrastructure, or industrial contracting preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Viewpoint, HCSS, Autodesk ACC)
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Willingness to travel to job sites and regional offices

Nice To Haves

• CPA/CIA/CFE a plus
• Auditing self-perform construction operations highly desirable
• Heavy highway, earthwork, underground utilities, concrete, or asphalt paving experience
• Knowledge of prevailing wage
• DOT, CAS/FAR, and public works compliance experience

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead risk-based audits across corporate, regional, and project environments, including field audits at active construction sites
• Evaluate internal controls, financial reporting, and adherence to policies, safety, and contractual requirements
• Identify inefficiencies, control weaknesses, fraud risks, and cost recovery opportunities; develop audit programs and testing procedures
• Assess project controls related to labor, equipment, production tracking, and cost forecasting
• Ensure regulatory/policy compliance; assist with fraud investigations and special audits
• Monitor remediation actions and verify corrective action closure
• Prepare and present audit findings to management and executive leadership
• Train and supervise audit staff, reviewing deliverables and providing guidance
• Recommend process improvements and support audit methodology, analytics tools, and dashboard development

What This Job Offers

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