Manager, Internal Audit

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. • Minneapolis, MN

20h • $110,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Audit Manager is a key leadership role within the Finance organization, responsible for strengthening the company’s control environment and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This role leads the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audits, including an enterprise-wide, risk‑based approach to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, operational audits, and other risk-focused initiatives. The Internal Audit Manager partners closely with leaders across the business to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identify improvement opportunities, and provide insights that enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field required.
• 4+ years of progressive external and/or internal audit experience within a public company or similarly complex organization, including demonstrated supervisory or project‑lead experience.
• Strong understanding of internal audit practices and relevant regulatory and accounting frameworks, including U.S. GAAP, PCAOB standards, and SEC regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage, influence, and collaborate with leadership at all levels and across all functional areas.
• Proven organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work in a fast‑paced environment.
• High professional and ethical standards, exhibiting integrity, sound judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency with relevant technology and tools, including strong working knowledge of Excel and other audit or data‑analysis applications.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Experience with Workiva or similar SOX compliance and reporting platforms.
• Experience in public accounting, particularly with Big 4 or large regional firms.
• Experience evaluating controls in a manufacturing or production‑focused organization

Responsibilities

• Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
• Oversee processes to ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), leveraging internal and external resources to maintain a strong environment of financial accuracy, reliability, and control discipline.
• Lead and manage the company’s risk‑based SOX compliance program, including annual scoping, process walk‑throughs, control testing, documentation updates, and assessment of control deficiencies.
• Partner closely with process owners and business leaders to ensure appropriate control design, clear and comprehensive documentation, and effective operational testing.
• Apply a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and enhancing internal controls, governance structures, and risk management processes.
• Manage audit and SOX testing activities, reviewing the work of others to ensure adequate scope, quality of testing, and accuracy of conclusions.
• Lead discussions and present audit and SOX results to senior management and external auditors, providing clear insight into plans, activities, findings, and remediation progress.
• Establish, track, and monitor remediation plans for identified control deficiencies, partnering with stakeholders to design and implement sustainable improvements.
• Drive SOX integration activities for acquired businesses, ensuring timely adoption of control frameworks, documentation standards, and testing procedures.
• Internal Audit
• To address risks identified across the organization and bring value to leadership, this role will lead audit project identification, scoping and planning activities.
• Lead the identification, scoping, and planning of internal audit projects based on organizational risks, strategic priorities, and emerging issues, ensuring audit activities provide meaningful insights and value to leadership.
• Coordinate and direct the resources required to execute internal audit engagements, leveraging both internal team members and external partners to ensure high‑quality audits are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance and ethical conduct by reinforcing Company policies, standards, and leading practices, helping build sustainable, efficient operating processes that support improved business performance.
• Provide coaching, development, and management of audit staff, ensuring consistent application of audit methodology and high‑quality work.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees