Internal Audit Senior Manager

Adtalem Global Education • Chicago, IL

1d • $88,371 - $150,852 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will develop and manage concurrent business process audit projects including planning, developing, testing, evaluating data and documentation, reviewing supporting workpapers, and assigning/managing deadlines. The role will interpret audit results to deliver actionable recommendations to management, including corrective actions, process improvements, and effective risk mitigation.
As part of the Internal Audit leadership team, this position will assist in the development and implementation of departmental strategic initiatives, including evaluating the use of AI and other technologies to enhance audit processes. The ideal candidate is a proactive and collaborative leader who leads by example, maintains high levels of team engagement, and fosters a positive, inclusive environment that supports professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience with a focus on internal auditing; public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of: PCAOB & IIA Standards 2013 COSO framework US GAAP
• Must have strong leadership, analytical skills, and process orientation.
• Proven ability to manage teams, prioritize tasks, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with the internal audit management team to develop the annual risk-based audit plan and coordinate resources for timely completion.
• Lead internal audit projects related to financial reporting controls and operational areas; drive consistency of methodology.
• Perform risk assessments to determine financial reporting/SOX processes and systems scope.
• Plan and lead multiple audits throughout the year.
• Document, maintain, and test design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Manage quality, accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of individual audit engagements and reports.
• Identify balanced and risk-based corrective actions; engage management for ownership and completion with a focus on risk prioritization and improving underlying processes.
• Draft and timely communicate key audit plans, status, and results both orally and in writing; track remediation of audit observations.
• Establish strong relationships with control owners, management, and external auditors; coordinate annual efforts and timing of audits.
• Serve as the primary management contact for business process SOX audits and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Evaluate risks and key control activities to determine process improvements.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and team development skills by mentoring junior staff, providing clear guidance, and maintaining high levels of engagement and morale within the team.
• Develop team members by driving the talent management process, providing supervision, timely feedback, development opportunities, and support.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of governance and risk trends; comply with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
• Drive innovation by assessing AI and automation opportunities within audit processes.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees