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Audit Manager

Vaco
$130,000.00 - $140,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Dallas
Jul 11, 2025
Audit Manager Dallas, TX - hybrid, 4 days onsite Vaco is working on behalf of one of our publicly-traded clients to onboard an Audit Manager to assist in the build-out of an audit team after a recent spinoff. Will be instrumental in designing the infrastructure of the department - leading process narratives and flowcharts, developing the RCM, and implementing SOX controls. Audit Managers must have either publicly-traded experience or dealt with public clients in public accounting as well as a CPA and/or CIA designation. Compensation: $130-140K Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and execute the company's annual risk-based internal audit plan. Build and manage the Internal Audit team, including recruitment, training, and development of staff. Lead the company's SOX compliance program, including scoping, risk assessment, control design evaluation, testing, remediation, and reporting. Perform operational, financial, and compliance audits to assess the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and operational efficiency. Identify control gaps, process improvement opportunities, and best practices to strengthen the company's internal control environment. Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and the Audit Committee. Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations to support business objectives while maintaining an effective control environment. Monitor emerging audit, compliance, and regulatory trends relevant to the company. Oversee coordination with external auditors to support quarterly reviews, annual audits, and SOX testing where applicable. Foster a culture of risk awareness, ethical behavior, and operational excellence throughout the organization. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CIA, or other relevant certification strongly preferred. 6+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a combination, including experience with SOX compliance for public companies. Previous experience building or significantly scaling an internal audit function is highly desirable. Strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, SOX 404 requirements, and COSO framework. ============================== Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.