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Audit Project Manager - Model Risk

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $140K/yr

Instead, it requires strong audit project management skills to ensure quantitative audits are wellplanned, wellexecuted, and completed in conformance with internal audit policies and procedures. This ...

Audit Project Manager - Model Risk

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Instead, it requires strong audit project management skills to ensure quantitative audits are wellplanned, wellexecuted, and completed in conformance with internal audit policies and procedures. This ...

Audit Project Manager - Model Risk

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$101K - $133K/yr

Instead, it requires strong audit project management skills to ensure quantitative audits are wellplanned, wellexecuted, and completed in conformance with internal audit policies and procedures. This ...

Audit Project Manager - Model Risk

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$108K - $142K/yr

Instead, it requires strong audit project management skills to ensure quantitative audits are wellplanned, wellexecuted, and completed in conformance with internal audit policies and procedures. This ...

Internal Audit Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$108K - $144K/yr

Provides support to Audit Senior Managers, Auditors, and Head of Internal Audit for financial ... Perform other types of advisory / audit special projects and duties as assigned by Head of Internal ...

Manager, Internal Audit

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$100K - $133K/yr

Manage a full portfolio of internal audit projects and use knowledge of internal control, risk management, accounting and business processes to carry out a variety of engagements * Provide day-to-day ...

Finance Manager - Internal Audit

Omaha, NE · On-site

$91K - $121K/yr

Execute and manage audit projects, assessments and control testing to ensure audit coverage ... Support internal controls awareness, training, and self-assessment programs that strengthen a ...

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How much do internal audit project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for internal audit project manager in the United States is $115,198.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,000.00 and $134,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does an Internal Audit Project Manager typically collaborate with other departments during an audit?

An Internal Audit Project Manager works closely with various departments to gather information, clarify processes, and ensure a thorough understanding of business operations. Collaboration often involves scheduling interviews, facilitating walkthroughs, and discussing preliminary findings with process owners or department heads. Building strong relationships and clear communication are essential, as these interactions help address potential issues promptly and foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement. This cross-departmental collaboration not only supports effective audits but also promotes organizational alignment with best practices and regulatory requirements.

What does an Internal Audit Project Manager do?

An Internal Audit Project Manager oversees and coordinates internal audit projects within an organization. They are responsible for planning audit engagements, managing audit teams, assessing risks, and ensuring that internal controls are effective and compliant with relevant regulations. Their role also involves communicating findings to management, recommending improvements, and following up on the implementation of corrective actions. Overall, they play a key role in helping organizations achieve their objectives by ensuring financial integrity and operational efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Internal Audit Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Internal Audit Project Manager, you need a strong background in accounting or finance, extensive knowledge of auditing standards, and typically a bachelor’s degree with certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CISA. Familiarity with audit management software, data analytics tools, and ERP systems is essential for efficiently planning and executing audit projects. Leadership, critical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills for managing teams and building trust with stakeholders. These skills ensure thorough risk assessment, compliance, and value-added recommendations that drive organizational improvement.

What is the difference between Internal Audit Project Manager vs Internal Auditor?

AspectInternal Audit Project ManagerInternal Auditor
CertificationsCPA, CIA, CISA often preferredCPA, CIA, CISA often preferred
Work EnvironmentLeads audit projects, manages teams, oversees planningPerforms audit tests, evaluates controls, reports findings
ResponsibilitiesCoordinates audit projects, manages timelines, communicates with stakeholdersConducts audits, reviews processes, documents issues

The Internal Audit Project Manager focuses on leading and managing audit projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely completion. In contrast, the Internal Auditor primarily conducts the audits, evaluates controls, and reports findings. Both roles often require similar certifications and work within the same industry environment, but their responsibilities differ in scope and leadership level.

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Infographic showing various Internal Audit Project Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,198 per year, or $55.4 per hour.
Director of Internal Audit

Director of Internal Audit

San Juan Regional Medical Center

Farmington, NM • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


San Juan Regional Medical Center rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

822nd of 1,004 rated hospitals


Job description

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider-we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.
The Director of Internal Audit (DIA) is the chief audit executive and directs San Juan Regional Medical Center's (SJRMC) independent internal audit program. The DIA coordinates a broad range of risk-based audit functions in support of the corporate governance provided by the Board of Directors to achieve SJRMC's mission, vision, and goals. The DIA is therefore responsible for creating and managing a program that delivers financial, operational, performance, information technology and compliance audits and reviews as needed. The DIA is furthermore responsible for providing management with independent analysis and evaluations of internal controls to ensure compliance with policies, processes, procedures, and regulations of SJRMC and other external agencies. The DIA reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees and is managed administratively by the Chief Financial Officer in adherence to the professional standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors. The DIA will provide strategic leadership and direction to the audit program, while also providing effective audit project management. The DIA will collaborate with SJRMC colleagues to address complex issues effectively and efficiently and will be an advisor and partner with stakeholders. The DIA will mentor and develop Internal Audit staff.
Required Behaviors:
  • As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in either accounting, finance, business administration, management, computer science, MIS, or other relevant fields.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), or Certified Risk Manager Assurance (CRM(A)), or Financial Risk Manager (FRM). Or testing for one of these certifications which must be obtained within twelve (12) months of obtaining this position.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in a healthcare financial leadership position, or public accounting firm in the healthcare audit or consulting divisions.
  • If education is in an unrelated bachelor's degree, then experience requirement will be ten (10) years of progressive experience in a healthcare financial leadership position, or public accounting firm in the healthcare audit or consulting divisions.
  • An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
  • Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position including Workday Applications, Audit Software, and Windows-based software. Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to coach, motivate and mentor staff, creating an environment supportive of employee development and knowledge/skill enhancement.
  • Experience with best-in-class audit methodologies, leading internal or external audit strategies.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable presenting in formal and informal settings to a wide variety of audiences, including both technical and non-technical key stakeholders, the Board of Trustees, and external entities.
  • Demonstrated skills in researching, collecting, and analyzing complex data, evaluating processes and internal controls, and drawing logical conclusions.
  • Effective project management skills which promote productivity and completion of audit projects within time budgets and deadlines.
  • Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
  • Thorough knowledge of internal auditing and accounting procedures and techniques, and applicable laws and regulations.
  • Thorough knowledge of management principles and skills to effectively direct and manage an Internal Audit process and special investigations.
  • Experience in performing compliance reviews and internal auditing.
  • Ability to be collaborative and solution-oriented while maintaining appropriate independence.
  • Ability to challenge the status quo, explain the necessity for change and help others accept and implement change.
  • Experience in management, supervision, or leadership.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects.
  • Ability to attract, retain, and manage high performing employees.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree from an accredited institution in either accounting, finance, business administration, management, computer science, MIS, or other relevant fields.
  • Ten (10) years' experience as a Hospital Chief Financial Officer, or Hospital Controller, or Hospital Internal Auditor, or large public accounting firm healthcare audit manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Directs the Internal Audit Department.
  • Establishes appropriate goals and objectives for the audit department.
  • Develops and executes a comprehensive audit plan using risk assessment to effectively identify SJRMC's potential exposure to loss or risk.
  • Plans, executes, and evaluates the SJRMC's internal auditing program.
  • Conducts risk-based audits, both scheduled and unscheduled, with concentration on policies, procedures, and practices that relate to the control, safeguarding, and accountability of assets.
  • Conducts operational, financial and information technology audits to ensure compliance with policies, processes, procedures, and laws of and for the Board of Directors, State of New Mexico, and the Federal government.
  • Supervises the internal audit staff to ensure that audit and investigative work is performed effectively and in accordance with professional standards.
  • Maintains a list of ad-hoc members of the Internal Audit team from the staff of various SJRMC departments who will act as subject matter experts (SMEs) while conducting rick base audits or investigations.
  • Enhances and maintains the proficiency of departmental personnel through coaching, continuing education, and participation in training.
  • Maintains the Audit Policy and Operations Manual (Manual) that establishes policies, processes, and procedures for the Internal Audit Department.
  • Ensures the Manual is efficient and effective and that it complies with applicable Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) professional standards.
  • Directs and supervises audit staff in preparing and submitting audit/investigation programs and working papers using the audit software for each engagement and/or investigation.
  • Directs and supervises audit staff to assist with planning, organizing, monitoring, and preparing the quarterly reports (i.e., Status of Audit Findings Report and Status of Audit Plan Report) required by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
  • Plans and coordinates post-fieldwork activities related to each audit assignment including discussions with management regarding audit observations, preparation of the audit report, submission of client satisfaction surveys, review of management responses, and reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
  • Prepares and distributes reports on the results of reviews and audits including recommendations for modification of management practices, fiscal policies, and accounting procedures as justified by audit findings.
  • On a periodic basis, reports to the Chief Financial Officer and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on the status of the current year's audit plan and outstanding audit findings.
  • Performs follow-up reviews to determine whether corrective actions to audit recommendations have been implemented.
  • Annually assesses the internal audit department's performance and effectiveness as well as compliance with applicable standards in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors professional standards.
  • Ensures the Internal Audit Department receives an external quality assurance assessment from an independent party at least every five years in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors professional standards.
  • Administers the Ethics and Compliance Program in accordance with code of ethics of the Institute of Internal Auditors professional standards.
  • Investigates allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse in collaboration with other SJRMC departments as required (Legal Affairs, Human Resources, Police, etc.) and keeps the Chief Financial Officer and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors informed on these matters.
  • Reviews and monitors SJRMC's Conflict of Interest documentation.
  • Provides advice to personnel regarding policy and disclosure requirements.
  • Collaborates with the Compliance Department staff and Risk Manager to reduce risk to the organization. Performs special reviews or investigations as requested by leadership.
  • Facilitates communication and coordination of stakeholders for effective governance.
  • Advises in the establishment or revision of accounting systems and procedures in various departments or divisions.
  • Provides advice upon request by the staff regarding processes, practices, policies, and/or procedures.
  • Participates with various committees to assist and remain informed of impending changes in processes or functions.
  • Maintains effective communications with the Chief Financial Officer through regularly scheduled meetings.
  • Presents on topics related to auditing and accounting to SJRMC leadership as requested or needed.

Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Occasional irregular work hours (to meet the needs of SJRMC).
  • Must be able to lift twenty-five (25) pounds.
  • Occasional: lifting, carrying, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, and stooping.
  • Must be able to: talk (ordinary and conversations), hear (ordinary and conversations), and see (acuity: near and far, depth perception, and color vision).

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