Audit Manager - Hybrid Nashville, TN

Novalink Solutions LLC•Nashville, TN

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Position: Audit Manager Work Location: Expected to be Hybrid 3 days per week (typically Monday through Wednesday) Key Responsibilities: Audit Leadership: Plan, scope, and execute risk-based audits from initiation through report issuance; manage timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations. Methodology & Quality: Ensure work adheres to GAGAS and IPPF standards. Oversee quality review of workpapers, testing, and evidence; resolve issues and escalate risks promptly. Analytics & Tools: Use data analytics and audit software to enhance coverage and efficiency. Planning & Reporting Cadence: Contribute to annual risk assessment and audit plan; provide weekly status updates, metrics, and escalation of blockers. Risk & Control Assessment: Develop risk and process narratives; design control testing strategies; identify root causes; propose practical, risk proportionate remediation. Team Mentorship: Coach auditors on methodology, testing techniques, documentation, and professional competencies; provide real-time feedback and skills development. Stakeholder Engagement: Lead in entrance/exit meetings; maintain proactive communication with business owners; deliver clear, actionable reports and presentations to management. Issue Management: Validate findings, agree action plans and owners, set remediation timelines; track and verify corrective actions. Governance & Independence: Maintain independence and ethics consistent with GAGAS; promptly disclose and address threats to independence; maintain required CPE per GAGAS. Fraud, Waste & Abuse Investigations: Oversee investigations including intake/triage, scoping, investigative plans, evidence preservation/chain of custody, interviews, analysis, and documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in internal audit, including leading end-to-end audits (performance audits, agreed-upon procedures, advisory engagements) with proven ability to meet timelines and quality standards.
Experience in risk assessment, audit planning, and reporting to senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop audit staff, fostering technical and professional growth.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) required.
Deep understanding of Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book) and IIA IPPF standards.
Familiarity with COSO internal control framework and government compliance requirements.
Proficiency in audit management software (e.g., Diligent), Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams), and data analytics/reporting platforms (Excel, Power BI ACL).
Ability to leverage analytics to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple audits concurrently, resolve issues, and escalate risks effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
High integrity, independence, and commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or graduate coursework in auditing, risk management, or public administration is a plus.
Additional certifications strongly preferred: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Forensic Accountant (CrFA).

Responsibilities

Plan, scope, and execute risk-based audits from initiation through report issuance; manage timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
Ensure work adheres to GAGAS and IPPF standards. Oversee quality review of workpapers, testing, and evidence; resolve issues and escalate risks promptly.
Use data analytics and audit software to enhance coverage and efficiency.
Contribute to annual risk assessment and audit plan; provide weekly status updates, metrics, and escalation of blockers.
Develop risk and process narratives; design control testing strategies; identify root causes; propose practical, risk proportionate remediation.
Coach auditors on methodology, testing techniques, documentation, and professional competencies; provide real-time feedback and skills development.
Lead in entrance/exit meetings; maintain proactive communication with business owners; deliver clear, actionable reports and presentations to management.
Validate findings, agree action plans and owners, set remediation timelines; track and verify corrective actions.
Maintain independence and ethics consistent with GAGAS; promptly disclose and address threats to independence; maintain required CPE per GAGAS.
Oversee investigations including intake/triage, scoping, investigative plans, evidence preservation/chain of custody, interviews, analysis, and documentation.