Financial Services Internal Audit Manager

Crowe

. Lead and deliver internal audit, risk management, and internal control engagements for banking and financial services clients .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,600 - $199,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in internal audit, risk management, and internal control engagements within the banking and financial services sector. Proven ability to lead project teams, evaluate processes, and communicate actionable recommendations to enhance governance and compliance.

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Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Internal Audit TransformationRisk AssessmentProject Management

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Hard Skills

Internal AuditInternal Controls AssessmentSOX 404 EvaluationProcess EvaluationGAAP Financial AccountingSEC ReportingFieldwork OversightWorkpaper ReviewEngagement ManagementBudget Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingStakeholder ManagementCoaching and MentoringInitiative

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

BankingFinancial ServicesGovernanceComplianceRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and deliver internal audit, risk management, and internal control engagements for banking and financial services clients
Plan engagements and manage project teams
Review workpapers and provide coaching, feedback, and guidance
Conduct and oversee fieldwork
Evaluate processes and controls and develop supported conclusions and recommendations
Communicate findings and observations to client management
Prepare actionable reports and presentations
Advise clients on strengthening and optimizing internal controls and risk management practices
Help transform internal audit approaches, methodologies, and operating models
Perform risk assessments and identify opportunities to improve governance, processes, controls, and compliance
Manage multiple projects and workstreams while maintaining client service and quality standards
Manage engagement scope, staffing, workplans, budgets, schedules, billing, and engagement economics
Build trusted client relationships and contribute value-adding ideas
Develop relationships with client executives and identify emerging needs
Lead or contribute to proposals, scoping, presentations, and sales-pursuit activities
Coach and develop professionals through feedback, performance guidance, and career-development support
Hold project teams accountable for commitments
Contribute to market and practice growth through thought leadership, professional associations, recruiting, knowledge sharing, and service-offering development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
5+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, internal controls assessment, and/or SOX 404 evaluation and testing
Experience serving organizations in the banking or financial services industry
Experience managing projects and multiple concurrent workstreams and responsibilities
Experience supervising, coaching, and reviewing the work of other professionals
Strong understanding of internal control design and operating effectiveness
Experience evaluating business processes, process flows, and flowcharts
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills
Ability and willingness to travel as needed based on client and engagement requirements
Ability to work in the United States; Crowe is not sponsoring work authorization
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a Business or Economics degree with an Accounting minor or concentration
Preferred: Consulting or professional services experience supporting banking and financial services organizations
Preferred: Knowledge of GAAP financial accounting and SEC reporting requirements
Preferred: Experience advising organizations on internal audit transformation, risk assessments, internal controls optimization, or related risk and governance initiatives
Preferred: Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide practical, value-added recommendations
Preferred: Experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment requiring initiative, sound judgment, and effective project leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Real flexibility to balance work with life moments
Well-being support
Career growth and leadership opportunities
Career Coach guidance and consistent career-development meetings
Inclusive culture valuing diversity
Accommodation and applicant assistance available