The Audit Manager is responsible for leading complex, high-impact internal audit engagements that add value and strengthen organizational operations. This role provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services by evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, governance processes, financial reporting, and operational efficiency.
Reporting to the Chief Audit Officer, the Audit Manager operates with significant independence, exercising sound judgment and leadership while overseeing audit activities and mentoring audit staff.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, manage, and deliver complex audit engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with organizational priorities
- Develop risk-based audit plans, including scope, objectives, methodologies, timelines, and resource allocation
- Conduct and oversee risk assessments, process walkthroughs, and control evaluations to identify key risks and define audit strategies
- Design and execute comprehensive audit programs and procedures aligned with audit objectives
- Oversee audit fieldwork, including control testing, data analysis, and evaluation of financial and operational processes
- Assess audit results, identify control deficiencies, and evaluate risk exposure
- Develop practical, sustainable, and risk-based recommendations and effectively influence stakeholders to implement improvements
- Prepare and review clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports and executive presentations for leadership and the Board Audit Committee
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across the organization; effectively manage conflict and drive alignment
- Lead audit follow-up activities to ensure timely and effective remediation of audit findings
- Provide guidance, coaching, and review of work performed by audit staff (if applicable)
- Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in internal auditing, risk management, and controls
- Ensure all audit activities comply with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
- Communicate proactively with the Chief Audit Officer on audit progress, key risks, and emerging issues
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive internal audit experience, including leading complex audits and managing full audit lifecycles
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – Required
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Preferred
- Demonstrated experience developing audit programs and driving audit execution independently
- Strong knowledge of:
- IIA Internal Audit Standards
- COSO framework and risk assessment methodologies
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
This position is based at ALSAC’s National Executive Office in Memphis, TN and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
Benefits & PerksThe following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.- Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
- 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
- Exceptional Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Infertility Treatment Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Enterprise Learning and Development
- And more
ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.
ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.
No Search Firms:
ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Master's degree
- 5+ years of progressive internal audit experience including leading complex audits and full audit lifecycles
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Demonstrated experience developing audit programs and driving audit execution independently
- Working knowledge of IIA Internal Audit Standards
- Knowledge of COSO framework and risk assessment methodologies
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
What We Do
ALSAC is the largest healthcare-related charity in the United States. Founded in 1957 by Danny Thomas, our sole mission is to raise the funds and awareness needed to operate and maintain St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. While our headquarters can be found in Memphis, Tennessee, we have additional offices in more than 30 locations across the country and in Puerto Rico with positions in fundraising, marketing, digital, information technology, legal, finance and many other disciplines all supporting our lifesaving mission - Finding cures. Saving children. ® At ALSAC, we believe in hiring the best and brightest from around the globe, and in 2020 we were named #1 on Fast Company's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators. With a concerted focus on diversity and inclusion, we value and respect the contributions of all of our employees. Our work environment encourages everyone to be their authentic selves as we strive together towards a day when “no child dies in the dawn of life.” As we look to the future, we understand that we must be relentlessly innovative. Our work helps fuel the groundbreaking research and treatment at St. Jude and ensures that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. View our career opportunities at https://www.stjude.org/jobs/alsac.html and follow ALSAC across social media using @stjude. To learn more about the research hospital, follow St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on LinkedIn. For specific career opportunities available through the hospital, visit www.stjude.org/JoinOurMission.







