Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Senior Manager, Internal Audit   Let’s be unstoppable together! At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.   Learn more at www.circana.com.   What will you be doing? The Senior Manager, Internal Audit will join a high-performing audit team, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Internal Audit. This role is responsible for overseeing and executing internal audit projects, including risk-based audits, process evaluations, and control assessments to identify operational efficiencies and areas for improvement. The Senior Manager will collaborate closely with senior leaders across the organization to document business processes, create flowcharts, and support the effective implementation of control activities that mitigate company risks. This individual will play a key role in driving positive change by promoting awareness and education around internal controls.   Job Responsibilities

• Develop audit plans: Work with Internal Audit leadership and business stakeholders to build risk-based strategies aligned to company priorities.

• Lead audit execution: Manage end-to-end audits, reviews, and consulting projects. Ensure audits follow professional standards and internal policies.

• Identify and address risk: Analyze business processes, evaluate internal controls, and recommend improvements to mitigate risk.

• Create and maintain documentation: Prepare process flowcharts, Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), and testing procedures for key controls.

• Drive remediation efforts: Recommend corrective actions and partner with control owners to ensure timely resolution of control deficiencies.

• Monitor change: Track organizational and process changes to ensure internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) remain current.

• Support reporting: Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.

• Collaborate with external auditors: Assist with walkthroughs and control testing to support reliance and reduce external testing requirements.

• Use data analytics: Apply data-driven techniques to enhance audit effectiveness and identify control improvement opportunities.

• Contribute to compliance and investigations: Participate in compliance reviews and provide input on complex issues.

Team Leadership and Relationship Building

• Champion innovation: Help modernize audit practices using tools like analytics, agile approaches, and AI.

• Build relationships: Act as a trusted advisor, maintaining strong partnerships while upholding independence and objectivity.

• Support talent development: Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of learning, growth, and inclusion.

• Communicate with impact: Share insights clearly and effectively with leadership, driving alignment and informed decision-making.

Requirements

• Experience
  • 10+ years of internal audit and SOX compliance experience, including 4–5 years with a Big 4 accounting firm and experience in a Fortune 500 public company.

  • In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB auditing standards, and internal controls best practices.

  • Experience preparing the annual Summary of Aggregated Deficiencies (SAD) and supporting ICFR compliance.

  • Proficiency with data analytics tools preferred.

  • Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

  • A collaborative and proactive approach, with a focus on quality and results.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.

• CPA, CIA, or CFE certification preferred.

  Circana Behaviors As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location: This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote, USA

 

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $170,000. 

This job is also eligible for bonus pay. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.

You can apply for this role through the Circana careers website or Intranet site for internal candidates. 

The anticipated application deadline for this position is 5/12/25.

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