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Internal Audit Manager

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Posted: 04/27/2025 Job Titles: AUD - Manager of Internal Audit, AUD - VP of Internal Audit Job Number: 5451 Pay Rate: 150,000

Job Description


About the Company:

A large, diversified services organization is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join its evolving audit leadership team. This stable, non-public company operates across multiple industries and is committed to professional growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

About the Role:
This is a unique opportunity to step into a team that is upgrading its Internal Audit function. Beyond traditional audit work, these roles will help build a more strategic, risk-based approach — delivering insights that impact enterprise-level risk management and business strategy.
You'll lead 3–5 auditors and drive operational, financial, and compliance audits across diverse business units.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct and manage risk-based audits tied to enterprise priorities.
  • Mentor a small team of auditors and foster a proactive audit environment.
  • Perform enterprise risk assessments and reprioritize audit resources based on emerging risks.
  • Deliver practical, business-focused audit findings to operational and senior leadership.
  • Utilize audit tools like Teammate; apply data analytics where possible to enhance audit insights.

Ideal Candidate:
  • 7–12 years of internal audit experience, ideally with leadership experience.
  • Strong background in insurance, financial services, or complex service organizations preferred.
  • CPA strongly preferred; CIA a plus.
  • Skilled in operational audits, risk assessments, and internal controls.
  • Collaborative, strategic thinker with strong communication skills.

Meet Your Recruiter

David Wells
Manager, Executive Search

With almost 20 years’ experience recruiting for accounting and finance, David Wells is an accomplished executive search manager and a seasoned thought partner to Alliance’s clients. He is known for his remarkable recruiting storytelling ability, enabling organizations to translate their corporate visions into compelling narratives that attract and retain top talent. David’s expertise is deep and wide with an emphasis in strategic finance and accounting placements in the consumer packaged goods, medical device, and technology industries. He has a Juris Doctorate from Bond University in Australia and a bachelor’s degree from California State University at Fullerton.

David is an active volunteer in local youth and scholastic organizations and coaches for the AYSO. 

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