Manager Internal Audit

Performance Contracting Group-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Lenexa, KS
5,001-10,000 employees
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PCG is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager for its operations based in Lenexa, Kansas. This position leads the Company’s Internal Audit Department and serves as a strategic partner to executive management, the Board of Directors, and the Audit Committee. This position is responsible for delivering independent and objective assurance and advisory services designed to enhance the Company’s operations, governance, risk management, and internal control processes. This position will develop and oversee the execution of the internal audit function, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, and global internal audit standards. This position will play a strategic role in enhancing operational efficiency, protecting company assets, and supporting leadership in fostering a strong governance and risk management culture. This role emphasizes technical accounting (GAAP) and (GAAS) expertise, audit quality, and leadership in mentoring and developing the audit team. This role requires balancing independence with the ability to act as a trusted advisor, anticipating risks and opportunities that impact the organization’s long-term success.

  • Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan, ensuring alignment with the Company’s strategic objectives and risk profile.
  • Provide independent assurance on governance, risk management, and internal control effectiveness.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to members of executive management and Audit Committee on emerging risks, disruptive trends, and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Act as a trusted business partner while safeguarding independence and objectivity.
  • Oversee the design and execution of audits covering financial, operational, IT, ESG and other relevant compliance risks.
  • Develop and maintain audit methodologies that ensure quality and integrity and that reflect best practices in internal auditing.
  • Ensure audit plans adequately address enterprise-level risks, regulatory requirements, and construction industry-specific challenges.
  • Provide assurance on internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and compliance with GAAP, GAAS, (and IFRS where applicable).
  • Maintain alignment with professional standards, including the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards (2024/2025) and COSO frameworks.
  • Champion the use of emerging technologies such as AI and AI-powered data analytics, predictive modeling, and automation to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, risk identification, and insight.
  • Integrate cybersecurity, digital transformation, and ESG reporting into the audit universe.
  • Modernize audit methodologies to include continuous auditing, risk-weighted scoring, and real-time reporting dashboards.
  • Coordinate with Information Technology Department leadership and Security Analyst personnel to develop and maintain an integrated cyber security and IT General Controls (ITGC) risk management audit methodology.
  • Report directly to the Audit Committee and administratively to the CFO.
  • Deliver clear, concise, and impactful reporting of audit results, risks, recommendations, and progress on remediation plans, to senior management, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors.
  • Communicate sensitive or high-stakes findings in a constructive, solution-oriented manner.
  • Build strong relationships with business leaders while maintaining objectivity and independence.
  • Build and lead a high-performing internal audit team, ensuring the team is adequately skilled and equipped to deliver on the audit mandate.
  • Maintain and grow the culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the audit function.
  • Mentor and develop audit team members, fostering technical expertise, providing consistent recognition, coaching, constructive feedback, and ensuring leadership continuity for the Internal Audit function.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration and development opportunities to strengthen business acumen within the team.
  • Position the Internal Audit function as a forward-looking, value-adding team that enhances organizational trust and performance.
  • Demonstrate adaptability, critical thinking, and managerial courage to challenge the status quo.
  • Advise senior management and the Board of Directors on strategic resilience, business continuity, and long-term risk preparedness.
  • Monitor emerging risks including technology disruption, regulatory change, supply chain volatility, and geopolitical uncertainty.
  • Stay informed of emerging accounting pronouncements, assess applicability, and analyze impact of adoption.
  • Research and resolve complex technical audit and accounting issues to ensure financial statement reporting and disclosures comply with GAAP.
  • Proactively manage the relationship with outside auditors performing the annual audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and employee benefit plans.
  • Ensure accuracy and timely completion of schedules, analysis, or other documentation required to facilitate the audit.
  • Ensure timely completion of annual audit procedures to ensure audited financial statements are available for semi-annual ESOP stock valuation and Board of Director’s meeting.
  • Consult on both the need for and adequacy of financial statement disclosures.
  • Proactively anticipate, communicate, and mitigate potential proposed audit adjustments and/or passed audit adjustments.
  • CPA Certification strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in public accounting, internal audit, risk management, operations, or corporate accounting.
  • Strong technical expertise in GAAP, GAAS, and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Bachelor’s degree (business disciplines such as accounting, finance, construction management, business administration, or similar preferred).
  • Proven leadership experience, capable of effectively leading and developing teams, managing internal audit functions or other teams.
  • Proven track record of presenting to and influencing Boards, Audit Committees, and C-suite executives.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, able to build trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Deep understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk management practices, and control frameworks.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strategic thinking and ability to align audit activities with organizational goals.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • High ethical standards and integrity.
  • Industry experience (construction, engineering, infrastructure, or related sectors) highly desirable.
  • Experience with data analytics, emerging technologies, and continuous audit methodologies also highly desirable.
  • Must be open to travel (approximately 20-25% annually).
  • Construction industry experience.
  • Manufacturing / fabrication industry experience.
  • MBA or relevant certifications.
  • Experience with AI-driven audit tools and cybersecurity risk assessments.
  • OSHA 30 certification or higher.
  • Local to the Kansas City Metro area.
  • Competitive pay.
  • Incentive bonus plan.
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with match.
  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option.
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays.
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