The Internal Audit Manager supports the Internal Audit department in providing assurance including SOX and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organizations risk management control and governance processes. This role involves the planning and of audits supervising audit staff and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and frameworks.

This Hybrid role requires inperson work at our Newton MA headquarters.

Bright Horizons is trusted by families and employers around the world for highquality child care and early education backup care and workplace education. We partner with some of the worlds best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities:

• Audit Planning and :

  • Assist in developing audit plans including objectives scope (as eg Operational finance or systems/IT audits) and methodology.

  • Lead in the of audit engagements ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to timelines.

  • Identify key risks and controls and assist in designing audit procedures to evaluate their effectiveness.

• Risk Management and Control:

  • Support the assessment of the organizations risk management processes and internal controls.

  • Provide advice on recommendations to enhance risk mitigation strategies and control frameworks.

  • Monitor the implementation of risk management and control improvements.

• Communication and Reporting:

  • Write audit reports highlighting key findings and actionable recommendations.

  • Communicate audit results to management and stakeholders ensuring transparency and understanding.

  • Maintain open lines of communication with auditees throughout the audit process.

• Compliance and Standards:

  • Ensure audit activities comply with relevant standards frameworks and regulatory requirements.

  • Stay updated on changes in audit standards and regulatory expectations.

  • Promote adherence to ethical standards and professional conduct within the audit team as needed.

• Professional Development:

  • Pursue continuous professional development through training certifications and industry involvement.

  • May build a training plan to ensure team members engage in ongoing learning and skill enhancement.

  • Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in audit and risk management.

• Relationship Management:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including middle management.

  • Collaborate with other departments to promote a culture of risk awareness and control consciousness.

• Potential Additional Responsibilities:

  • Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Senior Manager.

  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of audit methodologies and tools.

  • Support the continuous improvement of the audit function through innovation and best practices.

• Supervision and Development (may be responsible for):

  • Support the Senior Manager in leading and supervising audit teams.

  • Provide guidance and support to team members during audit engagements.

  • Assist in mentoring and coaching team members fostering their professional growth and development.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Information Technology or a related field Required

Masters Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Information Technology or a related field Preferred

Qualification such as ACCA CIA CPA etc. Preferred

57 years of relevant audit experience Required

3 years internal or external audit experience; either within top 10 or large corporate environment within industry Preferred

Would relevant experience be considered in lieu of applicable degree

Yes

Minimum additional years of experience that would be considered in lieu of the applicable degree:

5

Additional Job Requirements

• Excellent communication analytical and problemsolving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• General Knowledge of Robotic Process Automation and Data Analytics

• High level of integrity and professionalism

• Deep Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley requirements.

• Must have prior experience of performing risk based audit work.

• Must have experience of auditing controls.

• Experience of basic IT general controls.

• Advanced knowledge of financial and operational internal controls.

• Strong knowledge of assessing the assurance which can be provided by controls.

• Sound knowledge of corporate governance.

• Sound knowledge of control frameworks.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Longterm and shortterm disability insurance

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because were as committed to our own employees as we are to the children families and clients we serve our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race color religion sex age disability sexual orientation veteran status national origin genetic information or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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