INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER

north metro atlanta

Accountants One has been hired by an $800 Million distribution company to help them identify and hire an Internal Audit Manager. This is an opportunity to be the key player in creating an Internal Audit Department from scratch.

Active CPA or CIA license required.

This position will require extensive, nation-wide travel for the first year or two, up to 80% travel. The position will report to the CFO and interact with the Operations management team. The corporate environment is very positive, "work hard/play hard." The company has grown through acquisition and organic growth and offers a culture that is positive and fast-paced.

Audit policies and procedures will be created with input from the CFO, but the CFO is looking for a person with the confidence, experience and ability to truly own the responsibilities of establishing the Internal Audit function. To be successful in this role a person will need to be confident in their abilities and decisions as they implement changes to existing policies and/or demand compliance with current policies that have been ignored. A new focus will keep the existing practice of client service being number one priority, but will add a focus on internal controls.

Job Duties:
- Create internal audit policies and procedures.
- Make changes to operational procedures as needed to reduce risk and improve profit.
- Establish internal controls that are either lacking or not being followed.
- Help instill a new attitude towards compliance with company policies knowing you have the full backing of the CEO, CFO and COO.
- Travel to each distribution and processing location to learn the business and observe current practices.
- Educate and train field locations on new and/or improved operational practices.
- Lead the SOX implementation and documentation in the future.
- Develop procedures to assist with fraud detection, employee theft and managing inventory shrinkage.