Leads internal audit and SOX engagements, manages client relationships, develops audit methodologies, evaluates financial statements and internal controls, conducts risk assessments, and oversees audit reporting. The role includes project ownership, budgeting, stakeholder management, team leadership, mentoring, process improvement, and use of AI and risk technology to enhance audit effectiveness and address compliance and governance risks.
The Opportunity
As an Internal Audit/SOX Business Controls Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive internal audit services across various industries. You will be instrumental in setting up and transforming internal audit functions, co-sourcing, outsourcing, and managing services, utilizing AI and risk technology to address a wide spectrum of risks. Your work will help organizations protect value, navigate disruption, and gain confidence to take calculated risks for growth within our Risk & Regulatory practice.
As a Manager, you will enhance your leadership style by motivating, developing, and inspiring your team to deliver quality results. You will be responsible for coaching and leveraging team members' strengths to meet client expectations. Your growing business acumen will be crucial in identifying opportunities that contribute to the firm's success. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values meaningfully. Embracing technology and innovation, you will enhance delivery and encourage your team to do the same.
In this role at PwC, you will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will address conflicts or issues, engage in challenging conversations with clients and stakeholders, and uphold professional and technical standards.
Responsibilities
- Leading internal audit engagements and managing client relationships across various industries
- Developing and implementing audit methodologies to enhance the effectiveness of internal controls
- Utilizing AI and risk technology to optimize audit processes and deliver comprehensive audit services
- Analyzing financial statements and internal controls to identify compliance and governance issues
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to address risks and improve business processes
- Mentoring and coaching team members to develop their skills and deliver quality outcomes
- Conducting risk assessments and developing strategies to mitigate identified risks
- Overseeing the preparation and review of audit reports to communicate findings and recommendations
- Engaging in strategic planning and execution to support client growth and value protection
- Embracing innovation and technology to drive continuous improvement in audit practices
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Law/Legal Studies, Mathematics/Statistics
- Demonstrating proficiency in auditing methodologies and compliance auditing
- Utilizing data analysis and interpretation for strategic decision-making
- Excelling in project management and stakeholder management
- Embracing technology and innovation in internal audit processes
- Developing skills in machine learning and artificial intelligence platforms
- Leveraging experience in financial reporting and internal controls
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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As an Internal Audit/SOX Business Controls Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive internal audit services across various industries. You will be instrumental in setting up and transforming internal audit functions, co-sourcing, outsourcing, and managing services, utilizing AI and risk technology to address a wide spectrum of risks. Your work will help organizations protect value, navigate disruption, and gain confidence to take calculated risks for growth within our Risk & Regulatory practice.
As a Manager, you will enhance your leadership style by motivating, developing, and inspiring your team to deliver quality results. You will be responsible for coaching and leveraging team members' strengths to meet client expectations. Your growing business acumen will be crucial in identifying opportunities that contribute to the firm's success. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values meaningfully. Embracing technology and innovation, you will enhance delivery and encourage your team to do the same.
In this role at PwC, you will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will address conflicts or issues, engage in challenging conversations with clients and stakeholders, and uphold professional and technical standards.
Responsibilities
- Leading internal audit engagements and managing client relationships across various industries
- Developing and implementing audit methodologies to enhance the effectiveness of internal controls
- Utilizing AI and risk technology to optimize audit processes and deliver comprehensive audit services
- Analyzing financial statements and internal controls to identify compliance and governance issues
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to address risks and improve business processes
- Mentoring and coaching team members to develop their skills and deliver quality outcomes
- Conducting risk assessments and developing strategies to mitigate identified risks
- Overseeing the preparation and review of audit reports to communicate findings and recommendations
- Engaging in strategic planning and execution to support client growth and value protection
- Embracing innovation and technology to drive continuous improvement in audit practices
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Law/Legal Studies, Mathematics/Statistics
- Demonstrating proficiency in auditing methodologies and compliance auditing
- Utilizing data analysis and interpretation for strategic decision-making
- Excelling in project management and stakeholder management
- Embracing technology and innovation in internal audit processes
- Developing skills in machine learning and artificial intelligence platforms
- Leveraging experience in financial reporting and internal controls
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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PwC Austin, Texas, USA Office
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