Internal Audit Manager

Control Associates•Allendale, NJ

7d•$135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Internal Audit Manager Lead Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Controls for a Growing Industrial Automation Leader Control Associates is seeking an accomplished Internal Audit Manager to design, implement, and execute our internal audit function. This strategic role offers the opportunity to build and lead a comprehensive audit program while partnering with senior leadership to strengthen operational, financial, and compliance controls across our organization. About Control Associates: For over 90 years, Control Associates has been at the forefront of industrial process automation as an Emerson partner serving pharmaceutical, chemical, power generation, and other critical industries across the New York tri-state area. As we continue to grow and evolve, we're investing in robust internal controls and audit readiness to support our long-term strategic objectives. Your Role and Impact: Reporting to the CFO, you'll be the architect of our internal audit function, developing annual audit plans, conducting enterprise risk assessments, and executing comprehensive control testing. You'll serve as the primary liaison with external auditors while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance our control environment. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, requiring someone who can both design frameworks and roll up their sleeves to implement them.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
5-8+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk management, or financial controls
Big 4 public accounting experience required
CPA certification required
Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO), financial reporting, GAAP, and audit methodologies
Experience auditing or working within ERP systems (IFS, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)
Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities
Excellent analytical, investigative, and critical-thinking abilities
Root-cause analysis and problem-solving expertise
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present findings to senior leadership
Project management and organizational excellence
High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines
Strong interpersonal and networking skills with ability to influence, inform, and build trust across all organizational levels
Coaching and developmental mindset to support team growth

Nice To Haves

CIA and CISA certifications strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute annual internal audit plans aligned with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and risk exposure
Create and maintain comprehensive enterprise risk assessments incorporating operational, financial, compliance, IT, and strategic factors
Design and implement audit testing schedules including walkthroughs, process documentation, control testing, and remediation follow-up
Research and recommend internal audit software solutions to support current and future business needs
Collaborate with external accounting firm on three-year audit readiness transformation project
Serve as primary liaison with external auditors during interim and year-end audit cycles
Coordinate PBC (Prepared by Client) requests, ensuring timely and accurate documentation delivery
Train process owners on policies, controls, and best practices ahead of audit reviews
Lead remediation activities for audit findings, ensuring timely and sustainable corrective actions
Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls across the enterprise, including foundational controls, record-to-report, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, IT general controls, and segregation of duties
Recommend enhancements to strengthen control environments, improve process efficiencies, and reduce risk
Monitor compliance with company policies, GAAP, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations
Maintain standardized audit documentation and workpapers in accordance with professional standards
Perform targeted audits within IFS ERP system, validating data integrity, accounting accuracy, and compliance with system workflows
Test financial and accounting modules (A/R, A/P, G/L, Expense Sheets, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Project Accounting) for proper configuration
Assess system segregation of duties, access rights, and control points
Identify and resolve misconfigurations or process gaps impacting financial accuracy
Review new vendor setups in IFS, ensuring compliance with vendor master data controls and fraud prevention protocols
Monitor timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations
Support accounting team during peak periods (month-end, quarter-end, year-end)
Review and test system updates to ensure proper posting controls and accounting treatment