What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit Manager position at Conexus?

Our food and beverage client, in partnership with Conexus, seeks a talented Internal Audit Manager to join their Finance and Accounting Team. This role does not have direct reports. The role is open because of the growth of our client necessitates a dedicated IA professional.

Job Title : Internal Audit Manager

Location : Santa Fe Springs, California

Job Status (direct hire, consulting, consulting with possibility of hire) - This role is a direct hire role.

Job Site Status (onsite / hybrid / remote) - Our client has a hybrid job site status of two (2) days / week. Note that as with a lot of Internal Audit roles, one must be able and willing to travel onsite to visit our client's manufacturing and distribution sites.

Compensation - Salary range is $125,000 / year to $150,000 / year.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER

Internal Audit - Planning and Risk Assessment, and Documentation of Controls

Identify key financial reporting risks and controls.
Assess materiality and prioritize high-risk areas.
Develop an audit plan aligned with SOX requirements (Sections 302 & 404).
Coordinate with external auditors to ensure alignment.
Identify and document internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
Map controls to financial processes (e.g., revenue, procurement, payroll).
Ensure policies and procedures are well-documented.
Establish control ownership and responsibilities.

Internal Audit - Testing of Controls

Perform design testing to ensure controls are intelligently designed to mitigate risks.

Conduct operating effectiveness testing to verify controls function as intended.

Document test results and assess deficiencies.

Internal Audit - Evaluation and Remediation

Identify gaps, deficiencies, and weaknesses in controls.

Classify deficiencies (e.g., control deficiency, significant deficiency, material weakness).

Work with process owners to remediate issues.

Retest remediated controls to ensure effectiveness.

Internal Audit - Reporting & Communication

Compile findings in an internal audit report.

Provide recommendations for improving controls.

Communicate results to management, the Audit Committee, and external auditors.

Respond to questions asked by C-Level executives, the Audit Committee, and external auditors.

Assist in management's certification of controls as required by SOX.

Internal Audit - Continuous Monitoring & Improvement

Conduct periodic control assessments.

Update controls as business processes change.

Ensure ongoing SOX compliance by adapting to new risks.

Stay updated as far as current risk management practices.

Miscellaneous

Accept all relevant tasks as given by upper management.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a comparable major.

At least six (6) years of Internal Audit experience

Willingness to travel an estimated 25% of your work commitment as an IA.

Preferred

A CPA, CIA, or CFE professional certification

Has a mix of public accounting and private industry experience.

Current or prior experience working at a company with at least $100 million / annual revenue.

Current or prior industry experience at a Consumer Products Goods (CPG) or food and beverage company.

SKILLS OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER

Required

Technical

Expert-level MS Excel proficiency

Interpersonal

Superb analytical and critical thinking skills.

Diligence and accuracy.

Impeccable communication skills.

Preferred

Technical

Oracle

For further information, submit your resume to mark.w@conexusrecruiting.com. All inquiries will be kept in the strictest confidence.

Posted On : Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Compensation : $125,000 to $150,000

Tagged : Accounting & Finance

Salary : $125,000 - $150,000

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