Internal Audit Manager

Purpose of Role:

This position is responsible for assisting with planning and performing assigned audits to provide reasonable assurance of the following:

· Internal accounting and operational controls are properly designed and operating effectively,

· Operations practices comply with Company policies and are efficiently performed in a cost effective manner,

· Financial records are accurate and reliable

· Assets are properly safeguarded

Specific Job Description:

· Coordinating and leading audits of the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley §404 compliance to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting

· Obtaining, analyzing and appraising transactional data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of financial and operating policies and controls

· Assisting in performing risk analysis and determining audit procedures to be performed

· Preparing detailed work papers to support conclusions reached

· Assisting in preparing formal written reports and making oral presentations to communicate audit observations and recommendations

· Assisting in appraising the corrective actions proposed/taken by management to address audit recommendations

· Communicating significant issues arising during the performance of internal audit activities

· Providing assistance to external auditors in the performance of their audits and reviews

· Assisting in the evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the Company's control process

· Coordinating with the external audit team to perform testing and provide support.

· Assisting in identifying opportunities for profit improvement, process efficiencies/system improvements, and work simplification for all aspects of operations (accounting, finance, marketing, compliance, administration, etc.)

· Keeping abreast of changes to audit and regulatory standards through periodic training and research

Typical Minimum Education & Experience; Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

· Bachelor's degree with 4-5 years audit-related experience

· Public Accounting a major plus, especially related to Sarbanes-Oxley

· A CPA professional certification is required (eligibility to complete certification considered)

· Strong skills with intermediate to advanced level expertise with Excel and PowerPoint

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments

· Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive

· Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with coworkers at all levels within the Company

· Moderate travel of less than 5% may be required

· Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail; strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills