Internal Audit Manager

Parsons Corporation

About The Position

Internal Audit Manager In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Internal Audit Manager Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Internal Audit Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to manage the execution phase of audits and supervise lower-level employees engaged in the internal auditing process.

Requirements

Possess a working knowledge of standard accounting techniques and principles or project management practices, as well as business systems and practices used by the engineering/technology/construction industry.
Have strong written and oral communication skills, proficiency in utilizing standard PC software packages, and the ability to perform in a supervisory capacity.
Demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas: internal controls; information technology; project management and controls; fraud; and accounting.
Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration (or equivalent) with typically 10+ years of auditing experience.
Preferably hold a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification or working towards it, with other certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) being ideal; has supervisory or leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

Bring a passion for identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and improving organizational performance through expert internal auditing.
Demonstrate a track record of successfully managing the execution phase of audits and supervising lower-level employees engaged in the internal auditing process.
Possess exceptional critical thinking skills, with the ability to determine areas of risk and appraise their significance in relation to operational factors of cost, schedule, and quality.
Have a proven ability to write/review/edit audit reports; discuss reports with appropriate members of management to ensure accuracy/relevance; develop manuals/training aids; accumulate data/maintain records/prepare reports on administration of audit projects/other assigned activities.
Possess strong leadership skills with experience in selecting/assigning personnel, offering training/development, providing input for performance evaluations/counseling as appropriate; expertise in internal controls/information technology/project management/fraud/accounting is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage the execution phase of audits and supervise lower-level employees engaged in the internal auditing process.
Conduct reviews and evaluations for the correction and/or improvement of internal, operational, and management control systems and organizational unit performance.
Have full responsibility for the most complex auditing assignments.
Manage planning and testing of assigned business processes and controls for SOX financial testing.
Schedule audits, supervise audit staff in their execution of assigned audits, offer training/development, provide input for performance evaluations/counseling as appropriate.
Determine areas of risk and appraise their significance in relation to operational factors of cost, schedule, and quality; write/review/edit audit reports; discuss reports with appropriate members of management to ensure accuracy/relevance.
Develop manuals/training aids; accumulate data/maintain records/prepare reports on administration of audit projects/other assigned activities; provide research on audit techniques.
Review work papers/audit programs of staff auditors for approval to upper-level management; maintain professional standards in planning/execution of audits; possess strong written/oral communication skills; expertise in internal controls/information technology/project management/fraud/accounting is required.