We are looking for an Audit Manager to support a contract engagement based in Hartford, Connecticut. This Contract position will focus on strengthening audit execution, organizing review timelines, and delivering accurate financial reporting materials. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in audit leadership and information systems controls, with the ability to coordinate key accounting and compliance activities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead audit support activities by coordinating documentation, tracking deliverables, and helping ensure reviews progress efficiently.<br>• Develop and maintain audit timelines, aligning milestones, stakeholder expectations, and reporting deadlines.<br>• Prepare financial statements with close attention to accuracy, completeness, and applicable reporting standards.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and support month-end or audit-related close activities.<br>• Partner with internal teams and auditors to gather required records, clarify findings, and facilitate timely issue resolution.<br>• Conduct or support Sarbanes-Oxley testing and IT general controls reviews to strengthen compliance and control effectiveness.<br>• Assess information systems audit matters and communicate observations, risks, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Internal Audit Manager</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Based in Greater New Haven County - Flexible to hybrid work</p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013391129</p><ul><li>Opportunity for <strong><em>growth within a Fortune 500, industry leader!</em></strong> They are a <strong>top performing company, most profitable in their industry & consistently outperforming their industry</strong>!</li><li>They have been <strong><em>doubling in size every 4-6 years! </em></strong></li></ul><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design appropriate risk-based audit procedures and work plans to ensure the objectives of each audit are achieved</li><li>Interact with local staff and management at all levels to understand the business</li><li>Review and audit financial reporting and business processes managed by local finance and management teams</li><li>Identify processes weaknesses and/or areas of potential risk based audit procedures</li><li>Evaluate related action plans and process improvement opportunities with local management</li><li>Prepare and present final audit reports to local and senior management to discuss areas of risk identified, processes weaknesses, areas of risk, recommendation to mitigate that risk</li><li>Assist in special projects such as due diligence, acquisition integration, etc. as necessary</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred.</li><li>5+ years in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and manufacturing industry experience.</li><li>Big 4 or Large Regional audit firm experience is preferred.</li><li>Strong GAAP, SEC, SOX, and technical accounting knowledge</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Sal Fiorillo.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>