Manager, Internal Audit

GeneDx•Stamford, CT

2d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care. GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the world’s largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com . Summary The Manager of Internal Audit will play a pivotal role in building, executing and enhancing the company’s newly revamped internal audit function, with a strong emphasis on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and operational audits. This individual will contribute to building a scalable and effective audit program, supporting risk management, control evaluation, and governance processes. The role requires someone who can manage co-sourced resources, collaborate across departments, and deliver value-added insights to improve business processes and controls. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, this role will work closely with finance, operational, and other members of management to maintain transparency, integrity, and accountability within the organization. This position will be hybrid in office two days per week in Stamford, CT and may require occasion travel (~20%).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, IT or other related field; advanced degree a plus.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
7+ years of experience in auditing and/or compliance, including SOX program management.
Experience managing co-sourced resources and leading audit teams.
Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, financial reporting, enterprise risk frameworks.
Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, GRC platforms, and audit management software.
Excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and transparency.
Ability to work in a fast paced, action-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NetSuite or Audit Board a plus.
Experience within the Healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage assigned areas of the SOX program, including risk assessment, scoping, testing, and reporting.
Perform walkthroughs and document business processes, risks, control activities, and supporting technologies.
Review workpapers and assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
Draft and deliver audit results, ensuring timely and actionable feedback to stakeholders.
Serve as a subject matter expert on SOX, risk, and control, advising business and risk partners.
Ability to formulate opinions and communicate perspectives to stakeholders in a timely manner.
Conduct audits and ad-hoc internal audit projects aligned with the annual audit plan.
Manage multiple workstreams at the same time and prioritize tasks for team members.
Provide training and guidance to internal audit staff and control owners on SOX requirements and best practices.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and control enhancement.
Collaborate with external auditors, co-sourced partners, and internal stakeholders.
Support the growth of the internal audit function, including recruiting and onboarding efforts.
Contribute to the evolution of audit practices by incorporating emerging technologies and process refinements.
Participate in company-wide risk assessments and integrate findings into audit planning.
Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and industry best practices.