[Hiring] Internal Audit Advisory - Senior Manager @CohnReznick

Role Description

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Manager to join the Internal Audit/SOX team in our Risk Advisory practice.

The Senior Manager in Internal Audit Advisory will lead client engagements that strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls—particularly within life sciences, manufacturing, and consumables environments. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, managing multi-workstream delivery teams and driving high-quality outcomes across Internal Audit and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) programs.

• Client Delivery & Engagement Leadership
  • Lead end-to-end Internal Audit Advisory engagements (planning, execution, reporting, remediation tracking).
  • Manage client relationships, expectations, and executive communications.
  • Translate regulatory and operational requirements into actionable deliverables.
  • Ensure alignment with IIA Standards, COSO, and risk-based audit methodologies.
• Industry-Focused Advisory – Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Consumables
  • Evaluate quality systems governance (deviations, CAPA, change control, complaints, training).
  • Assess manufacturing operations, inventory controls, yield/scrap, and cost-of-quality risks.
  • Review procurement, vendor risk management, logistics, and distribution controls.
  • Support operational resilience, recall readiness, and product safety governance.
• SOX / ICFR Advisory Leadership
  • Lead SOX scoping, risk assessments, walkthrough oversight, and testing strategies.
  • Oversee business process and ITGC testing (where applicable).
  • Support deficiency evaluation, remediation planning, and external auditor coordination.
  • Standardize templates, documentation expectations, and review procedures.
• Offshore / Global Delivery Oversight
  • Manage offshore or co-sourced internal audit and SOX testing teams.
  • Oversee work allocation, milestone tracking, and quality assurance reviews.
  • Provide coaching to improve documentation quality and professional judgment.
  • Coordinate across time zones to ensure timely delivery and issue resolution.
• Practice Development & Leadership
  • Mentor consultants and managers; provide performance coaching and feedback.
  • Support proposals, scoping, and engagement economics management.
  • Develop repeatable methodologies, templates, and accelerators.
  • Contribute to thought leadership in life sciences and manufacturing risk advisory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or related fields.
• 8–12+ years of experience in Internal Audit, SOX, risk advisory, or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of SOX/ICFR and COSO frameworks.
• Experience in manufacturing, life sciences, or consumables industries.
• Experience managing offshore or global delivery teams.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA) or active pursuit highly preferred.
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and understanding of automated controls preferred.
• Familiarity with GxP/GMP environments and quality system controls preferred.
• Experience leveraging data analytics to enhance audit coverage preferred.
• Trusted advisor to senior client leadership.
• Consistent delivery of audit-ready, high-quality work.
• Strong balance of technical depth and consulting presence.
• Effective oversight of offshore delivery with improved efficiency and quality.

Benefits

• Generous PTO.
• Flexible work environment.
• Expanded parental leave.
• Extensive learning & development opportunities.
• Paid time off for employees to volunteer.