Internal Audit Manager - Financial Services

WHO WE ARE

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis , LLC(doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis , PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.
Position Overview

We are seeking a Manager – Risk Advisory to join our Financial Services Group (FSG). Our team serves a diverse portfolio of financial institutions and provides independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services across a wide range of banking operations. In this role, you will lead multiple audit engagements, oversee client relationships, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, risk-based internal audit services to financial institutions.

The Manager role is responsible for driving engagement execution, maintaining adherence to firm methodology and quality standards, and developing team members. You will serve as a key point of contact for clients, providing strategic insight and ensuring that audit services deliver meaningful value in strengthening internal controls, risk management, and operational effectiveness.
Responsibilities

As a Manager, you will oversee engagement execution, manage teams, and ensure the quality and timeliness of deliverables. Responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to:

- Lead and manage internal audit engagements across key banking functions, including:
- Loan operations and credit administration

- Deposit operations

- ACH and electronic payments

- Wire transfers

- Branch operations

- Accounting and financial reporting

- Human resources and payroll

- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

- Model Risk Management (MRM)

- Investment and treasury operations

- Plan and scope audit engagements, including risk assessments, audit programs, and resource allocation.

- Oversee execution of audit procedures, ensuring work is performed in accordance with firm methodology, professional standards, and regulatory expectations.

- Review audit workpapers, testing results, and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with quality standards.

- Ensure all audit engagements are delivered on time and within scope by actively managing project timelines, budgets, and team workloads.

- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during engagements, including leading meetings, presenting findings, and addressing questions.

- Review and finalize audit reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and actionable recommendations.

- Identify emerging risks, control deficiencies, and process improvement opportunities, providing strategic insights to clients.

- Supervise, mentor, and develop Senior Associates and Associates, including:
- Coaching on audit methodology and technical concepts

- Providing ongoing performance feedback

- Supporting training and professional development

- Support business development efforts, including proposal support, client relationship management, and identification of additional service opportunities at existing clients.

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and internal processes.

- Manage multiple concurrent engagements while maintaining a high level of quality and client service.

- Assist in administrative functions of team management such as scheduling and billing.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

- 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking operations, risk management, or related fields, with demonstrated progression in responsibility.

- Strong understanding of:
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