Internal Audit Manager
New York City • FullTime
Posted 13h ago
About the job
Legora is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead its Business Process (BP) SOX controls program. This high-impact role involves building a controls program from the ground up, working closely with Finance and Internal Audit leadership. You will own the risk assessment process, develop testing methodologies, and coordinate with external auditors and co-source partners. A key aspect of this role is applying a modern, tech-forward lens, including actively using AI to reduce manual testing efforts and drive efficiencies as the function scales.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end risk assessment process and translate it into a prioritized controls testing plan.
- Design new testing processes, workpaper templates, and documentation frameworks from scratch.
- Coordinate with external audit and the co-source partner on timelines, deliverables, and open items for BP controls.
- Lead and perform control walkthroughs with process owners across the business.
- Assess control deficiencies for severity and root cause, and drive remediation plans to completion.
- Develop and deliver training to control owners and stakeholders on control design and testing expectations.
- Implement AI-driven and automated solutions to reduce manual testing and improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, IT, and the business as a trusted advisor.
Requirements
- CPA, CIA, or similar certification.
- Big 4 or co-source firm experience.
- 5+ years of experience in internal audit, SOX/internal controls, or a related risk/compliance function, including experience managing or mentoring others.
- Demonstrated experience building or significantly enhancing a controls program or testing methodology from scratch.
- Strong track record managing external audit and/or co-source relationships.
- Hands-on experience performing and overseeing walkthroughs, testing, and deficiency evaluation.
- Proficiency with Auditboard, Vanta, NetSuite, Google Docs/Workspace, major LLM providers (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini), Salesforce, and Workday.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain control concepts to non-audit stakeholders.
- A high degree of ownership and comfort building process where none exists.
Benefits
- Comprehensive salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision plans
- HSA or Healthcare FSA
- Generous parental leave
- Free access to Maven Clinic
- Dependent Care FSA
- Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Life Insurance + STD/LTD
- 401(K) with generous company match
- Unlimited PTO
- Identity protection (via Aura)
- Legal coverage via MetLife
- Pet savings programs
- Company provided lunch daily