Internal Audit Manager (Charlotte)

Internal Audit Manager

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Internal Audit Manager to support a critical enterprise transformation initiative and broader internal audit activities within a $2B+ publicly traded organization. This role will play a key part in providing independent assurance over the company’s Oracle Fusion ERP implementation, with a strong emphasis on go-live readiness, risk mitigation, and control effectiveness.

The ideal candidate is an experienced audit professional with a strong understanding of system implementations, IT general controls (ITGCs), and business process controls, who can quickly integrate into a fast-paced environment and operate with minimal oversight.

***Hybrid schedule of 3/2***

Key Responsibilities:

ERP Implementation & Go-Live Readiness

• Rapidly engage with the Oracle Fusion implementation program to support pre- and post-go-live audit activities.
• Provide independent assessment of implementation risks, control design, and mitigation strategies across Finance, Procurement, and Expense processes (replacing legacy ERP, Coupa, and Concur).
• Evaluate cutover planning, deployment readiness, and post-implementation stabilization risks.

User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Oversight

• Review and assess management’s User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes and results to ensure:
• Key business processes and scenarios are adequately tested
• Test scripts are complete and aligned to requirements
• Defects are appropriately documented, tracked, and resolved
• Validate that UAT supports operational readiness and control effectiveness prior to go-live.

Data Conversion & Integrity

• Evaluate the data migration strategy and execution, including:
• Data completeness and accuracy
• Reconciliation controls between legacy systems and Oracle Fusion
• Governance over data conversion and validation processes
• Identify risks related to data integrity, security, and financial reporting impact.

Project Risk Assessment & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage cross-functionally with project leadership, IT, and business stakeholders to assess overall project health and readiness.
• Conduct structured interviews, surveys, and walkthroughs to gather insights on risk areas, dependencies, and potential gaps.
• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable reporting for senior leadership and audit committees.

Internal Audit Execution

• Independently perform hands-on audit work, including:
• Reviewing process documentation and system configurations
• Testing control design and operating effectiveness
• Analyzing evidence and identifying control gaps
• Clearly articulate audit findings, root causes, and practical remediation recommendations.

Continuous Improvement & Advisory

• Provide advisory input on control design, process optimization, and risk mitigation throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Support the evolution of the internal audit function in areas such as IT auditing, data analytics, and integrated auditing approaches.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk advisory (Big 4 or large public company experience preferred)
• Direct experience supporting ERP implementations (Oracle Fusion strongly preferred; SAP/Workday acceptable)
• Strong understanding of:
• IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls
• Business process controls (Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report)
• SOX compliance requirements in a public company environment
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA are preferred

Key Attributes for Success:

• Ability to “hit the ground running” with minimal ramp-up time
• Strong attention to detail paired with big-picture risk awareness
• Comfortable operating in a high-visibility, high-impact project environment
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to influence without authority