Internal Audit Manager
Full-Time 
Waco, TX Job Summary
The Internal Audit Manager will serve as the founding member of Cornerstone Caregiving’s internal audit function, responsible for designing, implementing, and leading the company’s internal control, audit, and risk assessment framework across its nationwide operations.
This role is ideal for an experienced auditor—preferably with a public accounting background—who thrives in a growth-oriented environment and is ready to build an internal audit program from the ground up. The position requires a mix of hands-on execution and strategic oversight, with the long-term goal of developing and leading a small internal audit team.
Benefits
Compensation
Competitive starting salary that corresponds to the applicant’s experience and this role’s needs
Career Development & Support
Receive initial corporate training & ongoing corporate support while you develop professionally
Benefits
Receive paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance on top of a competitive starting salary
Perks
Enjoy an allocated phone stipend and PTO to recharge as needed
Meaningful Impact
Experience fulfillment by serving those that directly impact our elderly population & their families
Responsibilities and Duties
Audit Leadership & Program Development
- Establish Cornerstone Caregiving’s internal audit function, including audit methodologies, policies, reporting structures, and annual risk-based audit plans.
- Design and document internal control frameworks across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
- Partner with executive leadership to identify high-risk processes, prioritize audit coverage, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
- Develop audit templates, procedures, and documentation standards consistent with industry best practices.
- Build and lead an internal audit team over time, including hiring, training, and mentoring future audit staff.
Operational & Financial Auditing
- Conduct and oversee internal audits across branch and corporate operations, with a focus on billing, payroll, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Evaluate internal controls for design and effectiveness; identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Prepare clear, actionable audit reports summarizing findings, root causes, and recommended corrective actions.
- Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to support annual financial audits and ensure cohesive control environments.
Risk Management & Advisory
Serve as an internal consultant to the finance, operations, HR, and compliance teams on control design and risk mitigation strategies.
Develop and maintain a corporate risk assessment process to proactively identify and mitigate key operational and financial risks.
Advise senior leadership on risk exposure, policy compliance, and internal control enhancements.
Monitor remediation of audit findings and assess the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CIA designation preferred, but not required.
- 4-6 years of progressive audit or accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a public accounting firm (Big 4 or regional firm experience highly valued).
- Proven experience designing or leading internal audit programs in a multi-location or service-based organization desired.
- Deep knowledge of GAAP, internal control frameworks (COSO), and risk management best practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to operate autonomously while building scalable processes and teams.
- High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.
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