Internal Audit Senior Manager Jobs

Location: North Jersey / Hybrid
Company: Confidential 
Comp: Up to 160k plus other perks and benefits

Our client, a premier global brand, is undergoing a multi-year, large-scale digital transformation. We are seeking a Sr. Internal Audit Manager to spearhead the audit strategy for a global ERP implementation. This high-visibility role reports to the IT Internal Audit Lead and serves as a critical bridge between Business Stakeholders, IT, and external partners.

The successful candidate will blend technical ERP expertise with advanced data analytics to ensure a robust control environment during this enterprise-wide evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Lifecycle Leadership: Lead all phases (planning, fieldwork, reporting) of global ERP implementation audits, including process flow documentation and stakeholder communication.
• Risk & Control Strategy: Identify risks associated with large-scale system integration; evaluate controls to ensure data integrity, cybersecurity, and system access.
• Compliance & Governance: Provide expert guidance on SOX compliance throughout the implementation lifecycle and ensure alignment with COSO, COBIT, and NIST frameworks.
• Third-Party Oversight: Coordinate with external consultants and vendors to ensure audit activities meet global standards.
• Data Innovation: Identify and implement automation (RPA) and data analytics (Tableau, Dataiku, etc.) to enhance audit efficiency and continuous monitoring.
• Executive Reporting: Monitor project milestones and deliver succinct, high-impact findings to senior leadership regarding internal control effectiveness.

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
• Project Expertise: Proven track record managing pre- and post-implementation audits for large-scale technology transformations.
• Certifications: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CISM required.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of IT General Controls (ITGC), application controls, cloud security, and system integrations.
• Analytics Proficiency: Hands-on experience with data visualization (Tableau/IDEA) and automation technologies (UiPath/RPA).
• Communication: Ability to translate complex technical risks into actionable business insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Professional Background: Big 4 consulting experience and SAP S/4 HANA implementation experience are highly preferred.

Candidate Profile

You are a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, transformative environments. You are detail-oriented, curious about emerging tech trends, and possess the executive presence to build trust across a global organization.