Internal Audit Services Manager Jobs in Iowa

Exhibiting project management skills, including executing project plans, budgets, and deliverables schedules.

The role also requires strong leadership and change management skills, an independent and objective mindset, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Prepare audit reports summarizing audit findings, recommendations, and management responses, and present them to Senior Management.

Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management processes.

Execute other projects at the request of the Audit Committee, Board of Directors or management.

Minimum of 5+ years of Internal Audit experience, including managerial and leadership experience.

Effective time management and prioritization skills

Own management level relationships, and interact with C-suite group. Drive collaboration with external stakeholders

Lead risk assessment management interviews and development of internal audit plan

Manage, motivate, and mentor teams to cultivate an environment where team member capabilities are optimized and expanded

Maintain overall responsibility for engagement economics and manage expectations around billing, monitoring, and collections

Minimum of 5 years of experience in audit, internal audit or related internal control positions

Effectively identify underlying root causes, best practices in control design and operational effectiveness and communicate results to management

Monitor through regular follow-up, the progress of management action plans resulting from past audits

Advance skills in MS Office applications; working knowledge of audit software such as High Bond

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or an equivalent degree

5+ years of professional experience in public accounting, internal audit, or consulting and/or relevant strong financial background

CIA, CPA, MBA, or working towards certification preferred

Establish strong working relationships with management and staff across the organization.

Take personal responsibility for personal growth including acquiring new skills, knowledge, and information.

Management of large, diverse teams, including third-party consultants

Conduct ongoing SOX requirements training to process and control owners.

Demonstrate sound organizational skills, to maintain a clear view of statuses, timelines and actions required.

8+ years of experience with a large consulting firm (e.g., Big Four) and/or a large public company

Identify and mitigate risks according to Audit plan including IT, finance, and legal

Manage the risk assessment and develop the appropriate methodology to scope legal entities & processes

BA degree in Accounting or Finance

Strong knowledge of internal controls, SOX documentation and controls testing

Strong communication (written and verbal) skills and attention to detail

Develop and execute comprehensive SOX compliance programs, including the design and implementation of internal controls and the maintenance of documentation

Excellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate and manage multiple priorities

Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of responsibilities.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

CPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification is required

A combined 7+ years of relevant experience in audit and controls functions

Experience with SAP ERP, audit software, and data visualization tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense) highly preferred

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

Build relationships with process owners and management

Ensure effective deployment of resources to meet SOX Program requirements, achieve the plan, meet objectives and deliver a high-quality product

Draft audit reports for manager review

Identify current control environment and areas of control weakness / gaps

Refresh control documentation to meet internal and external auditor needs (e.g., flowcharts, control matrices)

Sufficient knowledge and understanding of internal control concepts and frameworks (COSO, COBIT), Sarbanes-Oxley standards requirements, and auditing processes and methodologies.

Strong inter-personal, analytical and organization skills.

Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to lead meetings.

8+ years of relevant work experience (or 6+ years with a Master’s), including at least 3 years public accounting (Big 4).

Experience auditing processes such as financial statement close, revenue to cash, purchase to pay, payroll, fixed assets and income tax.

Knowledge of Microsoft D365, SOXHub/Auditboard, Netsuite and Microsoft Great Plains a plus.

Gather qualitative feedback from business leaders, enterprise risk management committee, legal, tax, and finance leadership.

Supervises, coaches, and develops the Internal Audit Staff and others in finance who assist in audits.

IT system control knowledge, including for on-prem and cloud applications.

Establish plans and manage and improve processes utilized in perfuming audits and other functions.

Computer, database, and system skills are critical as today’s control environment is highly dependent and enabled on systems.

Excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills.

Execute a comprehensive audit program, coordinate and manage all external audits, provide consulting services to the company's management and staff

Present audit results to senior management when requested

Consult with business partners and leaders on governance, risk management, process improvements and internal controls

Manage and direct all aspects of performance and compensation management for direct reports; provide coaching and development opportunities

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the principal duties of the job

Manage and expand key relationships with line of business managers, internal partners and external auditors

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

University Degree (or equivalent with relevant experience)

Background in Internal Audit, ideally from a “Big 4” audit firm. Minimum of 7 years progressive experience.

Strong knowledge of internal controls and audit techniques

Solid finance and business acumen

Excellent organizational skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail