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Internal Audit Manager

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Posted: 09/17/2026 Job Titles: AUD - Manager of Internal Audit, AUD - VP of Internal Audit Job Number: 5871 Pay Rate: 155,000

Job Description

About the Company
A large, diversified services company is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join its evolving audit leadership team.

This stable, privately held company operates across multiple industries and is committed to professional growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to join a team that is upgrading and modernizing its Internal Audit function.

Beyond traditional audit work, this role will help build a more strategic, risk-based approach to Internal Audit, delivering insights that influence enterprise-level risk management and business strategy.

You will lead a team of 3–5 auditors and oversee operational, financial, and compliance audits across a diverse group of business units.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct and manage risk-based audits aligned with enterprise priorities.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3–5 auditors while fostering a proactive audit environment.
  • Perform enterprise risk assessments and reprioritize audit resources based on emerging risks.
  • Deliver practical, business-focused audit findings and recommendations to operational and senior leadership.
  • Utilize audit tools such as Optro and apply data analytics where appropriate to enhance audit insights.
Ideal Candidate
  • 7–12 years of internal audit experience, ideally including leadership or team management experience.
  • Strong background in insurance, financial services, or complex service organizations preferred.
  • CPA strongly preferred; CIA a plus.
  • Strong experience with operational audits, risk assessments, and internal controls.
  • Collaborative, strategic thinker with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior business leaders.

Job Requirements

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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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