Manager – Internal Audit

Manager – Internal Audit

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of prior accounting and/or auditing experience; Leadership experience a plus
• 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Prior Real Estate experience a plus
• Prior AuditBoard experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages as well as demonstrate algebraic problem-solving skills and logic based mathematical reasoning.
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to interface regularly in both verbal and written form with all levels of employees regarding a wide range of property management and other matters relating to Link.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of discretion.
• Excellent skills in AuditBoard and Microsoft Products including but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor internal audit staff to enhance their professional growth and audit skills by setting clear goals and expectations.
• Effectively communicate project deliverables, status updates, and employee performance to staff and the Director of Internal Audit.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, integrity, and transparency throughout the organization.
• Develop a plan, execute, and report on assigned internal audits for financial, operational, and IT processes across the organization.
• Test and review internal controls as required by company policies while documenting work to substantiate results.
• Review audit findings, ensuring recommendations are practical and actionable.
• Aid in risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential areas of improvement in operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Assist the Director of Internal Audit in the preparation and presentation of comprehensive internal audit reports to senior management and Blackstone’s Internal Audit team, highlighting key findings, risks, and recommended corrective actions.
• Monitor the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Stay current with industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure the company remains compliant with laws and regulations.
• Work closely with external auditors and other regulatory bodies as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to continually refine internal audit procedures and methodologies.
• Participate in various special project work deemed necessary by the Director of Internal Audit.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the business and industry, as well as the Company’s accounting processes and procedures. This will involve sitting in on interviews, objective note taking, and synthesis of abstract information into practical application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Real Estate experience a plus
• Prior AuditBoard experience a plus
• Leadership experience a plus