Manager of Internal Audit

Internal Audit Manager

Watsco is a $7+B, publicly traded company and the world's largest air conditioning equipment, parts, and supplies distributor. We are seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join our team.

Watsco recently joined the ranks of Fortune 500 companies.

Duties & Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will possess management experience, a broad skill set, and the learning capacity required to audit Watsco's various accounting and operational environments. The responsibilities you will be given will make the most of your strengths and challenge you to develop further in a supportive, team-focused atmosphere. Duties will include :

• Managing and hands-on performing financial, operational, and internal controls (Sarbanes-Oxley) audits of Watsco and its subsidiaries.
• Internal Controls - Assess the existence and adequacy of the design of the company's internal controls.
• Financial Audit subsidiary financial results each quarter to ensure financial statements are prepared and presented consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and are free from material error.
• Operational perform risk-based audits of our subsidiary, HQ, and store locations to improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.
• Manage audit activities to review specific segments or functions of the company as defined by projects assigned and relationships owned with key business contacts. Serve as a business liaison / business partner to internal customers.
• Assume responsibility and management of audit project planning and preparation activities, including preliminary planning and analysis, determining audit scope, scheduling department resources and coordinating work, and performing project reporting and wrap-up activities from inception to completion.
• Analyze control activities to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of processes reviewed and process improvements.
• Ensure the quality of audit work and deliverables, including planning documents, fieldwork, and reporting. Ensure these practices are consistent with established professional standards, company policies and procedures, and department objectives.
• Prepare audit reports, including recommendations for improved practices / procedures, with supporting data, and review findings / recommendations with the Director of Internal Audit and various levels of management.
• Analyze / evaluate audit results and develop recommendations to correct deficiencies.
• Follow-up recommendations made as a result of audits to substantiate / evaluate the implementation of recommended changes.
• Assist in educating and raising awareness around internal control issues. Work on special assignments as required.
• Assist with the overall supervision of internal audit staff, including assisting with staff professional development, training, and evaluation.

The ideal candidate will be a professional who :