Internal Audit Manager

Company

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

Location

Chicago, IL

Pay Rate

Last Updated

April 22, 2026

Description

Description

The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $150,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.

About the Role:

As a key leader in our third line of defense, the Internal Audit Manager will drive a risk-based audit strategy that evolves with changes in the organization's strategic priorities and growth. You will oversee a portfolio of high impact audit areas covering regulatory, operational, financial, and emerging technology risks. Beyond general oversight, you will champion agile audit methodologies and continuous monitoring to provide real-time insights to the Audit Committee. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you will serve as a strategic change agent to drive continuous improvement within and outside the department.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading end to end audit engagements, including complex integrated audits, and oversight of specialized third party co-source parties

  • Conducting an annual risk assessment process to capture critical risk areas and prioritize audit engagements that drive organizational value

  • Applying an agile audit approach to ensure the audit plan remains responsive to changes in risks while maintaining a high standard of precision and quality

  • Overseeing the testing of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and ensuring alignment with evolving requirements and regulatory standards

  • Serving as an advisor to business leaders on risk management and internal controls to strengthen the organization’s control environment

  • Assisting with recruiting, mentoring, and developing a high-performing internal audit team, fostering a culture of technical proficiency and professional skepticism

  • Communicating audit results to senior leadership and monitoring the lifecycle of management’s action plans, ensuring timely and validated remediation of deficiencies

  • Staying abreast of emerging risk trends and leading audit practices for application within the department’s audit strategy

    Requirements

Requirements:

  • 6+ years of Public Accounting and/or Internal Audit experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership/supervisory capacity

  • CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) required

  • CISA, CRMA (Certified Risk Management Assurance), or CRCM (Certified Risk Management Compliance) are highly preferred

  • Experience in financial services is required

  • Advanced knowledge of the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards

  • Strong understanding of the regulatory environment for public companies and financial services industry

  • Hands-on experience with data analysis tools (SQL, Python, or advanced Excel Power Query) highly preferred

  • Proven track record of managing complex, multi-phase audits in fast-paced environments

  • Process oriented and ability to understand interdependencies between functions

  • Skilled at building rapport with senior stakeholders to drive change

  • High proficiency and self-sufficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Advanced Excel)

  • Experience with AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot) and a 'tech-forward' mindset toward learning new automation software

To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.

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