Internal Audit Manager

Company Overview

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation.

Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We’re committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

We’re seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead and develop a high-performing audit team while driving risk-based audit practices that strengthen governance, controls, and operational resilience. This role offers the opportunity to act as a strategic partner to the business, influence decision‑making, and continuously evolve audit methodology in a dynamic environment.

This is not a remote position. Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work on a hybrid schedule (at least 3 days/week) for collaboration days, team meetings or other in‑person events. The position can be based in West Bend, Madison or Appleton.

Make an Impact Where Risk, Strategy, and Governance Meet

What You’ll Do

As an Internal Audit Manager, you’ll provide leadership and oversight for audits across IT, financial, and operational areas (based on expertise), ensuring high‑quality execution and meaningful, actionable results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the internal audit charter, mission, vision, and multi‑year strategy
• Developing and managing risk‑based audit plans and resource schedules
• Supervising, coaching, and mentoring audit staff to support professional growth
• Overseeing audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and timely completion
• Ensuring appropriate ERM and MAR coverage while collaborating with Compliance, IT Governance, and other assurance functions
• Producing well‑supported, clearly articulated audit findings with root‑cause analysis and practical remediation guidance
• Partnering with business leaders to address risk and compliance issues effectively
• Tracking and validating management’s remediation efforts
• Preparing and presenting reports to senior leadership and the audit committee
• Monitoring emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends
• Driving continuous improvement through innovative audit techniques and technology

What You Bring

• 8+ years of auditing experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory role
• Broad experience across IT, cybersecurity, accounting/finance, and property‑casualty operations
• Strong understanding of risk‑based auditing
  , governance, and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated ability to align audit activities with organizational goals and risk appetite
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple audits and resources effectively
• Commitment to independence, objectivity, and professional standards (IIA, ISACA)

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information systems, or a related field
• Professional certifications preferred:
  CPA, CIA, CISA
  , or equivalent
• Insurance‑focused designations a plus:
  CPCU, AINS
  , or related continuing education

Why Join Us

You’ll join a collaborative, forward‑thinking internal audit function that values curiosity, ethical leadership, and continuous improvement—while offering meaningful exposure to senior leadership and enterprise‑wide risk initiatives.

The salary range for this position is $123,659‑$154,574.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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