Internal Audit Manager

The Internal Audit Manager supports the Internal Audit department in providing assurance including SOX and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization’s risk management, control, and governance processes. This role involves the planning and execution of audits, supervising audit staff, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and frameworks.

This Hybrid role requires in-person work at our Newton, MA headquarters.

Bright Horizons is trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities:

• Audit Planning and Execution:

  • Assist in developing audit plans, including objectives, scope (as eg Operational, finance or systems/IT audits), and methodology.

  • Lead in the execution of audit engagements, ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to timelines.

  • Identify key risks and controls, and assist in designing audit procedures to evaluate their effectiveness.

• Risk Management and Control:

  • Support the assessment of the organization's risk management processes and internal controls.

  • Provide advice on recommendations to enhance risk mitigation strategies and control frameworks.

  • Monitor the implementation of risk management and control improvements.

• Communication and Reporting:

  • Write audit reports highlighting key findings and actionable recommendations.

  • Communicate audit results to management and stakeholders ensuring transparency and understanding.

  • Maintain open lines of communication with auditees throughout the audit process.

• Compliance and Standards:

  • Ensure audit activities comply with relevant standards, frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

  • Stay updated on changes in audit standards and regulatory expectations.

  • Promote adherence to ethical standards and professional conduct within the audit team, as needed.

• Professional Development:

  • Pursue continuous professional development through training, certifications, and industry involvement.

  • May build a training plan to ensure team members engage in ongoing learning and skill enhancement.

  • Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in audit and risk management.

• Relationship Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including middle management.

  • Collaborate with other departments to promote a culture of risk awareness and control consciousness.

• Potential Additional Responsibilities:

  • Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Senior Manager.

  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of audit methodologies and tools.

  • Support the continuous improvement of the audit function through innovation and best practices.

• Supervision and Development (may be responsible for):

  • Support the Senior Manager in leading and supervising audit teams.

  • Provide guidance and support to team members during audit engagements.

  • Assist in mentoring and coaching team members, fostering their professional growth and development.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field - Required

Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field - Preferred

Qualification such as ACCA, CIA, CPA, etc. - Preferred

5-7 years of relevant audit experience - Required

3 years internal or external audit experience; either within top 10 or large corporate environment within industry - Preferred

Would relevant experience be considered in lieu of applicable degree?

Yes

Minimum additional years of experience that would be considered in lieu of the applicable degree:

5

Additional Job Requirements

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• General Knowledge of Robotic Process Automation and Data Analytics

• High level of integrity and professionalism

• Deep Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley requirements.

• Must have prior experience of performing risk based audit work.

• Must have experience of auditing controls.

• Experience of basic IT general controls.

• Advanced knowledge of financial and operational internal controls.

• Strong knowledge of assessing the assurance which can be provided by controls.

• Sound knowledge of corporate governance.

• Sound knowledge of control frameworks.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• ·Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.