Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Babcock & Wilcox•Akron, OH

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Internal Audit is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Internal Audit department which may include internal control, financial, operational, FCPA, and other compliance audits. The Senior Manager is expected to play a key role in developing the annual internal audit / internal controls plan, providing direction and supervision of the team’s execution of audits, developing junior members of the department, and creating strong working relationships with personnel across the Company. The Senior Manager will also assist with monitoring the department’s budget, reviewing audit reports and audit committee communications, and guiding department decisions based on resource availability and company-wide strategic objectives. The Senior Manager reports to the Director of Internal Audit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area. (CPA or CIA preferred).
Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience (public accounting or internal auditing), 5+ of which are in a management role
Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing standards (GAAP, IIA, SOX)
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to influence leadership, build relationships quickly, and drive change in an organization
Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities while focused on meeting budgets, goals, and deadlines
High integrity and commitment to ethical practices
Travel is required, no more than 15%25.

Nice To Haves

Experience in publicly traded or complex, multi-entity organizations preferred
Data analytics skills (use of tools and methodologies) a plus

Responsibilities

Assist the Director with annual audit planning including development of risk assessments, scoping documents, and audit / control testing plans
Manage the Planning, Execution, and Reporting phases of all internal audit projects
Monitor the remediation process of identified internal audit / internal control audit findings / control deficiencies. Ensure items are remediated timely.
Partner with company management to strengthen controls and processes and drive continuous improvement
Leverage technology and automation to enhance control efficiency and accuracy
Recruit, supervise, mentor, and develop a team of internal audit professionals
Assist the Director in setting annual goals for the department and staff and integrating them into the performance management process
Work together with co-sourced internal audit individuals to achieve annual objectives, as needed
Partner with the Director in fostering a culture grounded in integrity, accountability, and associate engagement, while also prioritizing team connection and well-being
Identify and assess risks to support the development and execution of the annual audit plan and close any control gaps
Work collaboratively with other functions to ensure an integrated approach to risk management and suggest improvements to internal controls
Drive the creation of department policies and procedures that ensure all internal audit / internal control work is completed in line with the B&W Internal Audit Department Charter and the IIA Standards
Proactively pursue ongoing education and monitor compliance with internal policies, applicable laws, and regulations
Work with the Director and company management to create reporting that is efficient and effective in communicating areas of risk as well as audit findings
Assist in preparing materials for the Audit Committee
Maintain open communication between the Director and the audit team to promote alignment and support effective decision making
Liaise with external auditors, co-sourced partners, and regulators as necessary
Coordinate efforts to minimize duplication of audit work and leverage audit resources effectively