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Anywhere Real Estate Inc. · 1 week ago

Manager, Internal Audit - US Based Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. is seeking an Audit Manager to lead audit activities within an agile team. The role involves overseeing audit phases, coaching auditors, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and procedures.

Commercial Real EstateInsuranceProperty ManagementReal EstateReal Estate Brokerage

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee all phases of an audit, functioning as a leader within an agile audit team

Manage projects/Project teams, including internal resources and co-source partners to ensure that work is executed in conformance with department’s standards, budgets, and deadlines

Engage effectively with and appropriately present to internal stakeholders, across all levels, to establish rapport, understand relevant risks and controls, and buy-in regarding action plans

Act as a coach and mentor to senior and staff auditors, providing constructive coaching, feedback, and assistance throughout audit activities

Participate in ongoing integrated risk assessment activities to identify risks across the organization and actively contribute to the development of IA’s ongoing audit prioritization/plan

Lead detailed risk assessments and process walkthroughs, primarily focusing on business risk areas, and document (or review documentation of) process narratives to ensure that the audit team has a detailed understanding of processes in place to cover identified risks

Contribute to and oversee the development and execution of complex procedures for testing controls and mitigations to established and emerging risk areas

Review audit fieldwork activities performed by staff and senior auditors

Ensure that findings of irregularities, discrepancies, and deviations from prescribed procedures and practices are fully supported by evidence obtained and are appropriately vetted at the right level

Verify that observations are appropriately vetted at the right level

Review action plans to validate that they address the risk and will be completed within a reasonable timeframe

Prepare and/or review formal written reports, conclusions and recommendations regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and systems

Lead departmental initiatives to simplify and streamline audit processes, including driving automation, use of data analytics and AI tools as applicable

Lead and mentor the team to use a broad range to data analysis tools and techniques to facilitate efficient and effective audit work

In an advisory capacity, work with operational partners to evaluate new or existing critical business processes and applications and provide feedback regarding associated risks and controls in place or required to mitigate

This position may involve limited travel (≤ 20%) in future

Qualification

CPACIACISAInternal audit experienceRisk-based auditingData analyticsAgile conceptsTechnical acumenPresentation skillsWriting skillsLeadership skills

Required

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field of study required

Relevant professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) required

Internal/External audit experience (“Big 4” or large regional firm) required

5+ years relevant audit or industry experience

Proficient knowledge and expertise in the use of accounting concepts, audit methodologies, risk-based auditing techniques, COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013), The IIA's International Professional Practices Framework (2017), Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Polished presentation skills, capable of engaging with senior and executive leadership

Strong writing and editing skills, ability to write concisely for an executive audience

Demonstrated and refined leadership skills – able to function as a leader on engagements and within the department

Demonstrated ability to create new and/or modify risk-based audit programs and procedures as needed

High-energy, self-starter who thrives in complex environments and challenging situations; must have the ability to adapt to change quickly and adjust work in a positive, professional manner; ability to successfully manage multiple projects effectively

Strong technical acumen and can effectively present complex information and respond to questions from groups of managers and colleagues effectively, both written and verbally

Basic excel skills (i.e. VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.) required