Internal Audit Manager

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Office

This position is an in-office role located in West Bend, Madison or Appleton, WI. No remote opportunities for this position are available at this time.

Hybrid

This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events. The position can be based in West Bend, Madison or Appleton.

Remote

This is a fully remote/work from home role where you will spend xx% of your time in the field, servicing the xxxxxx territory. On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and corporate events.

This is a fully remote/work from home role. On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and corporate events.

Hybrid or Remote

This position offers both remote and hybrid work locations. Candidates who reside within 50 miles of an office location (West Bend, Madison, Appleton) will be offered a hybrid work schedule. Candidates who are fully remote (beyond 50 miles) may occasionally be asked to travel to an office location for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and corporate events.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Internal Audit Manager leads a team of auditors responsible for executing risk-based audits across IT, financial, and operational areas, depending on expertise. The manager provides strategic guidance, fosters team development, and drives continuous improvement in audit practices to enhance governance and risk management. The manager maintains an up-to-date assessment of organizational risks and translates those insights into the development of a risk-based audit plan. This role is accountable for audit quality, actionable recommendations, and strengthening governance and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Support the fulfillment of the internal audit charter, missions, vision, and multi-year strategy set by leadership.
• Help develop and manage scheduling of resources for the risk-based audit plans for assigned areas (IT, financial, operational).
• Align team resources appropriately, by collaborating with internal audit leaders of other assigned areas.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, ensuring high-quality work and professional growth.
• Set performance expectations and foster a culture of ethical conduct, professional skepticism, and curiosity.
• Oversee the execution of audits, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting and ensure timely completion of audit plan.
• Confirm appropriate coverage of ERM and MAR and collaborate with MAR, ERM, Compliance, and IT Governance to minimize duplication and optimize coverage.
• Ensure audit issues are appropriately risk-ranked, well-supported, and clearly articulated with root causes and practical remediation guidance.
• Ensure actionable responses are provided by management to improve controls and processes; track and validate the remediation efforts for timely and effective completion.
• Collaborate with business leaders to address risk and compliance issues effectively.
• Ensure the risk-based audit plan is refreshed based on information obtained through collaboration with leaders.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management and the audit committee as needed.
• Identify opportunities to maintain and/or evolve audit methodology, workpaper standards, and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure adherence to professional standards (IIA, ISACA) and internal policies.
• Monitor emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends to adjust audit strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovative audit techniques and technology adoption.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Preferred Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, or related field.
• Professional certifications, such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or CISA (Certified Information Security Auditor), or equivalent.
• Completion of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in General Insurance (AINS), or other relevant continuing education.

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:

• Medical & Prescription Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life and Accidental Death & Disability

• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates

• Bonus eligible based on performance

• West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.