Senior Internal Audit Manager at FranklinCovey

Here is a role for someone who enjoys leading audit work, improving controls and shaping strong financial processes. This position sits within FranklinCovey’s Corporate Finance group and supports a wide range of audits, reviews and strategic projects. It suits a seasoned audit professional who can manage complex work, guide teams and communicate clearly with senior leaders.

FranklinCovey is looking for a Senior Internal Audit Manager who can strengthen its control environment while supporting the company’s commitment to quality and accountability. This remote role is open to applicants based anywhere in the contiguous United States.

Job summary

Position: Senior Internal Audit Manager
Company: FranklinCovey
Location: Remote
Employment: Full time
Salary Range: 123000 to 150000 dollars per year
Job Category: Internal Audit, Corporate Finance

What the role covers

This position manages internal audits across key areas such as SOX, operations, risk, special projects and company initiatives. You apply a risk based approach, supervise audit teams and ensure that work aligns with professional standards. You help guide the continuous improvement of the audit function and support the annual risk assessment process.

You coordinate with management, external auditors and cross functional groups. You also help deliver updates, findings and recommendations to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.

Main responsibilities

Plan and lead audits

You oversee SOX and operational audits. You scope work, design test plans, manage fieldwork and review results from internal teams and co-sourced partners. You ensure that all work meets IIA standards and supports accurate reporting.

Apply risk based methods

You use a clear framework to assess risk and focus resources where they matter most. You deliver results on time and maintain high audit quality.

Support continuous improvement

You help refine the internal audit methodology, improve procedures and encourage innovation. You look for ways to strengthen the department’s impact and efficiency.

Manage teams and resources

You oversee internal team members and co-sourced auditors. You guide them through testing, review their work and support their development. You help assign projects and balance workloads.

Coordinate SOX activities

You ensure SOX testing is completed correctly. You communicate timelines, challenges and updates to leadership and external auditors. You help teams understand expectations and maintain accuracy.

Lead special projects

You support investigations, acquisition related work and integration efforts. You help design audit steps for strategic initiatives.

Support risk assessment

You contribute to the yearly risk review and help shape the audit plan. You stay aware of accounting changes, regulatory updates and new risks that may affect the company.

Strengthen partnerships

You work with Finance, IT and business leaders to improve controls. You help teams respond to audit findings and build practical action steps. You support positive communication with the Audit Committee.

Basic qualifications

You need a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field. You must hold a professional certification such as CPA, CISA, CIA, CMA or CFE. You need at least seven years of audit, accounting or finance experience and must have spent time in public accounting.

Preferred experience

You should be able to earn trust with senior leaders and explain complex topics in simple terms. You should have managed several SOX cycles and worked with external auditors. You should have experience in public companies, including multinational settings. You should have led and coached auditors through detailed assignments.

You must know Microsoft Office tools and be comfortable learning new systems. You should understand business processes and control design. You must be able to spot gaps, recommend improvements and support governance practices. Strong critical thinking and attention to detail are key.

You must collaborate well with internal and external groups and maintain a clear communication style.

Benefits

The company offers medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, stock purchase options, HSA plans and other benefits. Compensation may vary based on experience, skills and location.

About FranklinCovey

FranklinCovey is a global leadership company with programs, coaching and tools used across more than one hundred sixty countries. The company supports enterprise clients, government groups, schools and small to mid sized businesses. With more than two thousand associates worldwide, FranklinCovey focuses on building strong leaders, strong teams and strong cultures.

The company values clear action, accountability and long term growth. It supports a wide range of professional learning tools and maintains a strong commitment to diversity, ethics and equal opportunity.