Internal Audit Manager

Location: Akron, OH (Hybrid In Office Tuesday through Thursday)

Travel: Minimal (Approximately 5%)

**Only candidates who are a US Citizen or Green Card holder will be considered**

Position Overview:

The Internal Audit Manager will play a key leadership role in executing and enhancing the organizations internal audit function, with a strong focus on operational auditing and strategic advisory services. This role is intended as a talent pipeline for future finance leadership positions, with a typical rotational path from Internal Audit into roles within Accounting, FP&A, or other areas of the business within three years.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical acumen, experience supervising audit engagements, and a commitment to continuous learning through data analytics and automation. This position requires someone who can lead with integrity, collaborate across departments, and contribute to a high-performing, insights-driven audit function.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, execution, reporting, and follow-up.

- Supervise and mentor junior auditors, ensuring quality and consistency throughout the audit lifecycle.

- Develop audit objectives and programs tailored to the business environment, using a risk-based approach.

- Assess internal control design and operating effectiveness across various business processes and systems.

- Serve as a strategic advisor by identifying control gaps and proposing actionable remediation strategies.

- Integrate data analytics into audit methodology; obtain Alteryx certification within one quarter of joining.

- Contribute to the departments role as a business partner through value-added advisory services (approx. 30% of audit activity).

- Collaborate with leadership to support ongoing strategic initiatives and change management activities.

- Participate in the development of the annual audit plan and risk assessment processes.

- Maintain awareness of emerging risks, regulatory developments, and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline.

- CPA preferred; CPA Candidate -or- CIA considered.

- 4-7 years of progressive audit experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.

- Proven ability to lead audit engagements across planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases.

- Experience designing and executing audit programs and assessing control frameworks.

- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

- Alteryx or similar data analytics experience highly preferred (certification required post-hire).

- Big 4 public accounting -or- in-house company experience strongly preferred.

- Background in manufacturing or consumer goods industries preferred; other industry backgrounds (e.g., financial services, insurance, healthcare) will be considered with demonstrated operational audit experience.

Work Environment:

This role follows a hybrid work schedule with in-office presence required Tuesday through Thursday. Remote work is permitted during the final week of each month. Minimal travel (up to 5%) may be required for audit fieldwork or meetings.