Internal Audit Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Internal Audit Manager based in United States. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity within a growing, modern internal audit function. You will lead operational and financial audits from risk assessment through final reporting and remediation. The role combines audit execution, quality oversight, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. You’ll work across business, operational, technology, and risk teams to strengthen assurance and advisory capabilities. The environment is lean, fast-paced, and highly focused on using data, AI, and agile methods to improve audit effectiveness. You’ll also coach internal and co-sourced audit professionals while helping shape methodologies and QAIP readiness. As the function expands, the position offers an opportunity to take on broader leadership and team-building responsibilities. Lead end-to-end operational and financial audits and advisory engagements, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, testing, workpaper preparation, issue development, and reporting. Manage multiple concurrent engagements while maintaining high standards for audit quality, methodology adherence, documentation, and issue development. Review and oversee audit deliverables and contribute to Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) readiness. Direct, coach, and develop onshore, offshore, and co-sourced audit resources through effective delegation, review, and knowledge transfer. Contribute to annual enterprise risk assessments and help shape the audit plan around operational, financial, and emerging business risks. Build trusted relationships with business, operational, risk, and senior leadership stakeholders, positioning Internal Audit as a strategic and consultative partner. Use data analytics, AI-enabled tools, and agile approaches to improve audit efficiency, coverage, cycle time, and the quality of insights. Ensure audit activities align with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and internal quality expectations while staying current on regulatory developments, emerging risks, and industry best practices. Requirements At least 5 years of experience managing multiple internal audit engagements and reviewing the work of other auditors, including offshore or co-sourced resources. Demonstrated ability to independently execute complete operational and financial audits, from planning and testing through documentation, findings, and reporting. Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment practices, and internal control frameworks such as COSO. Familiarity with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and a strong commitment to audit quality and professional standards. Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to communicate clear findings and recommendations to senior leadership. Comfortable working hands-on in a lean, rapidly evolving environment where priorities can change quickly. Ability and interest in applying data analytics, AI, or other emerging technologies to improve audit processes and outcomes. An advanced degree in a related discipline and/or certifications such as CIA, CPA, CFE, or CHIAP is preferred. Experience in public accounting, consulting, or internal audit within healthcare or health insurance is advantageous, particularly across areas such as Medicare Advantage, CMS compliance, claims, revenue cycle, care delivery, or provider networks. Practical experience using or developing AI tools or agents to improve audit or business processes is a plus. Benefits Annual salary range of $73,000–$145,000 , with the final offer based on qualifications, experience, education, certifications, skills, and location. Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans with low or no employee premiums. Generous paid time off. $100 monthly mobile or internet stipend . Stock options available to all emplo