As the Manager of Internal Audit, you will be part of the Assessment & Analysis sub-team on the larger Risk and Compliance Team. The Internal Auditor’s universe includes Compliance, Financial, Information Systems, and Operational risk areas. In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with teams across Teach For America to understand their objectives and operating realities and ensure that our documentation, processes, and data are optimized to reduce our risk exposure. The ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of internal controls and risk management, and a keen desire to develop a strong understanding of the organization and its goals. Risk & Compliance reports to the General Counsel & Chief Risk and Compliance Officer of the organization, with a dotted line to the Audit Committee of the Board.
Internal Auditing (90%)
- Assist with the performance of internal risk assessments in order to develop the audit plan
- Develop testing approach for audit areas and communicate effectively with auditees
- Perform testing of audit areas, conduct interviews with auditees and develop recommendations
- Develop remediation plans to address issues identified through audit process
- Assist with the creation of audit reports
- Assist with external audit work, when required
- Work with MD on reporting to leadership, the Audit Committee, etc.
Other Support (10%)
- Support other compliance initiatives and special projects as they arise
- Minimum 4 years in internal audit role, in an audit firm (Big 4 preferred) or industry
- CIA and/or CPA certification
- Experience in non-profit industry
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with diverse sets of auditees and management team members
- Ability to perform work independently, and in a dynamic work environment
- Strong analytical skills and willingness to develop innovative and realistic audit recommendations and risk management plans
Work Demands
- This position is located on site in our New York office
- 30% travel expected