Manager, Internal Audit

AAA Mountain West Group • Walnut Creek, CA

20h • $132,465 - $198,697 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Audit Manager will lead operational, financial (SOX Program), compliance, technology audits and advisory engagements at AAA MWG. The role is responsible for assessing risks throughout various business processes, retail branches and providing actionable recommendations to strengthen the control environment and risk management practices.

Requirements

• Proficient with leading edge internal auditing techniques on risk assessment methodologies, control testing and application of global audit standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills – track record of working with people at all levels of the organization to develop practical, cost-effective actions and facilitating their implementation
• Expert on using technology for data analysis and audit application
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Proficient in relevant audit, reporting and presentation software (e.g., AuditBoard, Workiva, TeamMate, Visio, ACL, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strategic thinking and effective questioning to gather information
• CPA/CA and/or CIA with at least 7 years’ of audit/accounting experience
• At least 5 years of people management experience
• Demonstrated proficiency as a manager of other internal auditors
• Experience as a lead internal auditor required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Director, Internal Audit to prepare the risk-based annual audit plan
• Plan, lead and manage risk-based audits, covering financial (SOX program), operational, compliance, technology and branch audits: Ensure comprehensive planning and risk assessments are completed for each audit to identify potential business risks
• Coordinate and manage internal audits to assess the effectiveness of management controls over financial (SOX Program), operational, compliance and information technology areas
• Directly supervise junior and senior auditors, particularly in the evaluation of audit findings, verification of conclusions, recommendations and the content of audit reports to ensure compliance with the audit objectives
• Oversee internal audit assignments requested by management
• Obtain formal written responses from business unit management for inclusion in the audit report, which address the audit findings and identify the corrective measures that will be implemented by the division to correct the deficiencies
• Ensure that remediation plans are aligned with management and that the audit report is issued timely
• Monitor remediation of audit findings and support management’s implementation of corrective actions
• Counsel, and provide direction or guidance to the lead auditor, as required, throughout the audit
• Identify risks requiring additional mitigation and work with the business at all levels to develop plans for corrective actions
• Support the development of audit plan through managing branch audits as needed
• Develop strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including external auditors, co-source partners, control and process owners
• Provide training and guidance on internal audits and SOX testing to junior and senior auditors
• Assist the Senior Director, Internal Audit, in planning, developing and monitoring of Internal Audit budget

Benefits

• Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees