Internal Audit Manager

Job ID:

250823

Location:

DC – L’Enfant Plaza

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Posting Open-Close

09/23/2025

10/05/2025

Union

NRP

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Job Description

Internal Audit Manager Marketing Statement:

The mandate of Metro Audit and Compliance is to provide independent and objective internal auditing, risk assurance, and risk advisory services to Metro management that add value and enable change for strong organizational governance, effective risk management, and internal controls.This mandate is accomplished by employing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating risk management practices and the system of internal controls and underlying business processes that support core objectives. We aim to support the creation and protection of organizational value by delivering risk-based assurance, advice, and insight. The Internal Audit Manager is a leader of teams and mentor of individuals for Audit and Compliance with responsibility for managing audits within assigned areas. The Audit Manager assists the execution of Internal Audit strategies and the development and implementation of a comprehensive and flexible risk-based Audit Plan under the guidance of the Director Internal Audit. The Internal Audit Manager leads a team of Metro staff and contracted audit professionals in providing technology-enabled internal auditing and advisory services while maintaining effective and collaborative stakeholder relationships. We invite you to consider joining our team if you are passionate about using AI and Data Analytics to enhance risk assurance and advisory services!

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field.

Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in internal audits, contract audits, investigations, public accounting, financial management or other related fields
A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in auditing and providing quality reviews for reports of other business units, or a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in related fields

Certification/Licensure

Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Information Systems Security Auditor, or comparable certifications
Master’s degree considered in lieu of technical certifications

Preferred

Exposure to Transit industry business and operating practices.

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary

The Internal Audit Manager (IAM) is a leader of teams and mentor of individuals, who conducts financial, operational and compliance audits and reviews of the organization operations. The IAM interacts with all levels of financial and operational management personnel across the organization and is exposed to financial and business operations and confidential information. The IAM identifies, documents, tracks, monitors, and escalates organizational risk related issues as necessary, and manages and delivers assigned audit and review projects. Equipped with a thorough understanding of the Authority’s business objectives, risks, critical success requirements, regulatory environments, as well as, the needs of business unit management, the manager assists in the performance of reviews as necessary, augmenting organizational compliance through effective communication and supporting education and training programs. The IAM carries out the vision and Mission of the agency and Audit & Compliance (A&C).

Essential Functions

Leads audit teams in assessing risks across a wide variety of business processes, and interfaces with many levels of the organization. Effectively manages workloads and gains acceptance and trust within the organization, to produce a quality audit product.
Performs analysis of processes and looks deeper into issues and follows up on corrective action plans. Identifies, and clearly defines, audit issues and root causes, recommends improved internal controls and business processes, and ensures that corrective action plans are developed and implemented.
Develops and reviews audit work papers and audit reports to ensure work product meets Internal Audit (Audit and Compliance) quality standards and in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). Compares and contrasts the work to those standards and corrects any deviations from standards.
Supervises, coaches and mentors less experienced team members and facilitates the completion of audits and development of less experienced team members’ competencies.
Actively supervises audit engagement planning, execution and wrap up processes via regular work review sessions to ensure work performed meets Internal Audit (Audit and Compliance) and IIA standards.
Generates reports that provide clear, concise and meaningful updates to Audit leadership and the business management team, informing stakeholders of critical risks so corrective action plans can be formulated.

Other Functions

Management assurance and advisory requests as assigned.
Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

Skills and/or behavioral assessment
Personal interview
Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

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