Internal Audit Manager

At Raytheon, we’re looking for visionaries; for dreamers, doers and thinkers; rocket scientists and people-persons. With 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, Raytheon Company is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security, and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more than 80 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide. The Internal Audit Manager (IAM) will supervise and coach an audit staff and will report to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit in planning, supervising, and executing internal audit activities. The IAM coordinates the department’s risk and control assessment process by assisting audit staff in performing control self-assessment workshops, providing training and support on the use of the software system, and educating management on risk identification and control framework process. The office is located in Tucson, AZ and 30% travel is required to perform audit duties. Responsibilities: - Ability to identify root causes of business related problems and effectively discuss issues and solutions with senior management - Provide timely and accurate completion of assigned audit work in a manner consistent with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, along with the professional standards of conduct of the Institute of Internal Auditors - Assist in supervising ongoing audits, identifying critical control issues, and recommending corrective actions - Prepare audit reports in good form, with recommendations, appraisals, or analyses that will assist the area’s manager with the proper discharge of his or her responsibilities - Provide critical review and edits to the staff’s draft audit reports (and other correspondences) to ensure clarity, conciseness, and comprehensibility. Ensure that audit reports clearly communicate risks and key audit issues from a senior management and Audit Committee perspective - Supervise the work of the Staff Auditors (or other staff as assigned) as it relates to the assigned audit in accordance with professional standards - Supervise and coach audit staff, ensuring assignments are adequately planned in advance and performed in accordance within Internal Audit’s standards - Assess the adequacy of audit findings and issues. Provide monitoring, reporting, and review of the status of outstanding audit findings from internal and external audit, Internal Audit Director, senior management, and the Audit Committee - Coordinate the Internal Audit Department’s risk and control review process by performing control self-assessment workshops, providing training and support on the use of the software system, and educating management on risk identification and the control framework process - Provide assistance and guidance to the external auditors to ensure a timely and efficient completion of their audit and examination - Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with staff and management. Build partnerships within audited areas. Responsible for ensuring timely and adequate two-way communication before, during and after each review to ensure mutual understanding of audit scope, process and results and add value throughout the audit Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience: -Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Finance or related field - 8 to 10 years’ experience with internal controls, risk assessments, business process and operational auditing - 3 to 5 years’ finance, business audit, internal audit, and/or accounting experience in a project lead role for audit engagements - Provide engagement or task management and select appropriate methodologies - Play substantive/lead role in client relationship and communication - Play substantive/lead role in attaining quality internal and external communication deliverables including technical content of reports, proposals, etc. - Ability to travel up to 30% to perform audit duties Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience: -Masters degree in Business Management, Business, Finance or related field - A ttained Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) -Experience in audit with a major accounting / consulting firm (for example, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Deloitte & Touche Raytheon is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. In addition to protecting you and your family’s health and well-being, we offer important financial benefits and many additional perks including a collaborative team environment, auto and home insurance, etc. For additional information about our company and recent initiatives, please visit our Website at Rayjobs.com. Raytheon is committed to workforce diversity and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Raytheon considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE ©2008 Raytheon Company. All rights reserved. Raytheon is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes a wide diversity of applicants. U.S. citizenship and security clearance may be required.