Senior Manager Internal Audit

Our client is located in Downtown Houston and looking to add an Internal Audit Manager to their team on a 6 month contract basis. This role is onsite.The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading risk‑based internal audit activities aligned with the approved annual audit plan, issuing internal audit reports for the area(s) where audit responsibility has been assigned, and other management‑requested projects, including investigations, as assigned. The Manager has primary responsibility for scheduling, supervising, and completing audit projects, overseeing quality and consistency of audit execution across engagements, ensuring alignment with standards and expectations, and the training and development of assigned audit staff.Essential Functions:Under the direction of the VP, Audit Services, the Manager, Internal Audit is responsible for the following:Support execution of the Internal Audit strategy by aligning engagement scopes, resources, and methodologies with enterprise risk priorities and organizational objectivesBe the primary audit liaison with the applicable business unit/functional unit management to build rapport, remain informed of ongoing initiatives and issues, and proactively identify emerging risks and control considerationsDevelop and maintain audit networking relationships with external organizations, as requiredAdhere to approved Audit Services procedures and internal auditing standards including IIA Standards while continuously improving the efficiency and effectiveness of internal audit processes.Sponsor, oversee and / or lead advisory and consultative engagements that provide timely insights on process design, governance, and risk mitigationSupport and drive the use of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) as part of our audit methodology to promote innovation and efficienciesComprehensive understanding of GAAP, internal controls and familiarity with the COSO frameworkCoordinate activities with external auditors, where applicable, to promote audit efficiency, reduce duplication of effort, and support reliance strategiesRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or MBA in Accounting, Finance or business related field requiredCPA, CIA or other relevant professional certification requiredRequires 8–10 years of progressive experience in audit, accounting, finance, compliance.Demonstrated experience leading audit engagements and managing teamsPublic accounting and/or utility industry experience is a plusSAP, IDEA, Tableau and TeamMate+ experience is a plus