Manager, Internal Audit
ArmaninoLLP
Country: United States of America
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: November 18, 2024
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We are seeking internal audit team members to join Armanino’s collaborative network of dedicated internal audit advisors. We are looking for diverse professionals who align with our purpose of being the most innovative and entrepreneurial firm that makes a positive impact on the lives of our clients, our communities and our people. With a strong growth mindset, they not only push themselves but also inspire others, driving innovation through execution and helping clients exceed their expectations. These individuals should be proactive, with a passion for continuous learning in their industry and in the field of internal audit.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a mix of talented subject matter professionals, both within Armanino and with our clients. Within our Internal Audit Practice, you will have the flexibility to explore and engage with emerging topics that align with your interest and career goals. As a key member of our growing internal audit team, you will support clients in critical audits, navigate emerging risks, operational challenges, and the issues management process.
We believe core values traits like honesty, integrity and hard work are a minimum prerequisite for any professional services firm. We've gone a step further and defined our "PVAs" — the purpose, core values and strategic anchors that unite us as a firm, drive our success and set us apart from our competitors.
Job Responsibilities
Providing clients with expertise on internal audit topics and technical experience in Health Insurance knowledge for the 3rd line of defense.
Assist clients with audit planning, walkthroughs, issues validation, closeouts, reporting, executive presentations, and project management.
Identify and resolve technical issues impacting the engagement by performing root-cause analysis, quality assessments, and developing issues management response strategies.
Maintaining high quality deliverables, client and team relationships.
Serving in a leadership role within the internal audit practice and on engagements.
Develop into a trusted advisor by being the primary point of contact for client throughout the year to discuss updates in their business, needs and potential solutions, accounting related issues and potential solutions, in addition to engagement management matters.
Knowledgeable about the services and capabilities of the firm and seek to identify how these will benefit the client.
Involve in the early stages of practice development activities including developing a professional network or referral sources, assisting in proposals, or writing articles for publication and assisting partners in their practice development activities.
Participate in activities to develop and improve firm and department business processes.
Engagement Management
Manage workflow of all client deliverables for multiple clients and engagements to minimize risk and surprises, optimize engagement economics, satisfy service objectives, and meet internal and external deadlines.
Assume the responsibility of work performed on each engagement, ensuring quality deliverables are provided within pre-established timelines and professional standards are met.
Determine staffing/other resource needs, related engagement work schedules and delegate assignments.
Keep partner informed about client updates, engagement and budget to actual status, and technical issues.
Assist in developing fee quotes and budgets.
Assist with client billings and collections.
Utilize our methodologies, processes, and tools to enhance engagement efficiencies and overall client profitability.
Continuous Learning
Build on technical expertise in internal audit and relevant information technology standards, and audit methods by attending continuing professional education courses or utilizing other training resources.
Serve as an instructor in training programs as necessary.
Develop less experienced department professionals by providing formal training, performance feedback, career counseling and mentoring.
Requirements
Minimum of 7 years of experience working in a public accounting firm and/or corporate internal audit focused on health insurance.
BS, BA, or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
CIA, CFE, CRCM, CPA, Six Sigma Black Belt or other relevant professional certification required.
Proficient with GRC platforms, Alteryx, Power BI, data analysis and visualization tools.
Strong knowledge of IIA Internal Auditing Standards (International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing).
Strong Project Management skills, planning, interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Big 4 or Top 10 public accounting experience.
Strong communication and leadership skills with experience managing processional services teams and client deliverables.
“Armanino” is the brand name under which Armanino LLP, Armanino CPA LLP, and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP and Armanino CPA LLP are licensed independent CPA firms that provide attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:
Medical, dental, vision
Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
Flexible work arrangements
401K with Profit Sharing
Wellness program
Generous parental leave
11 paid holidays
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