POSITION TITLE Senior Manager – Internal Audit (Business Processes)
POSITION SUMMARY
Lead risk-based audits and advisory projects across diverse business areas, including pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and beverages. This role focuses on North American affiliates with opportunities to collaborate globally. You will drive governance and internal control enhancements while providing actionable recommendations to improve efficiency and compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage end-to-end audit engagements: planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting
Evaluate internal controls using frameworks such as COSO
Deliver practical recommendations for process improvement and risk mitigation
Partner with management to strengthen internal control maturity
Ensure J-SOX compliance alignment
Contribute to annual audit planning and methodology enhancements
Mentor junior auditors and promote knowledge sharing
Travel approximately 20% within North America
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
CPA, CIA strongly preferred; MBA or Master’s desirable
8–10 years of internal or external audit experience
3+ years of experience with SOX 404 Top-Down Risk Assessments (TDRA)
Strong understanding of financial processes (P2P, O2C, R2R), operational controls, and risk management
Experience auditing commercial and manufacturing environments
Exposure to multi-entity structures and shared services preferred
Proven leadership in audit teams
Skills & Attributes
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High ethical standards and professional skepticism
Familiarity with audit management tools (AuditBoard, TeamMate) and data analytics preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
LOCATION San Francisco, CA
SALARY USD180,000-200,000
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