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Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI) · 23 hours ago

Manager Internal Audit

Lenexa, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. The Internal Audit Manager will lead the Internal Audit Department, providing independent assurance and advisory services to enhance operations, governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

ConstructionReal EstateService Industry

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan, ensuring alignment with the Company’s strategic objectives and risk profile

Provide independent assurance on governance, risk management, and internal control effectiveness

Serve as a strategic advisor to members of executive management and Audit Committee on emerging risks, disruptive trends, and opportunities for process improvement

Act as a trusted business partner while safeguarding independence and objectivity

Oversee the design and execution of audits covering financial, operational, IT, ESG and other relevant compliance risks, ensuring audit procedures are sufficient to adequately identify risks, control deficiencies, deviations from company policy and process inefficiencies

Develop and maintain audit methodologies that ensure quality and integrity and that reflect best practices in internal auditing

Ensure audit plans adequately address enterprise-level risks, regulatory requirements, and construction industry-specific challenges

Provide assurance on internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and compliance with GAAP, GAAS, (and IFRS where applicable)

Maintain alignment with professional standards, including the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards (2024/2025) and COSO frameworks

Champion the use of emerging technologies such as AI and AI-powered data analytics, predictive modeling, and automation to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, risk identification, and insight

Integrate cybersecurity, digital transformation, and ESG reporting into the audit universe

Modernize audit methodologies to include continuous auditing, risk-weighted scoring, and real-time reporting dashboards

Coordinate with Information Technology Department leadership and Security Analyst personnel to develop and maintain an integrated cyber security and IT General Controls (ITGC) risk management audit methodology

Report directly to the Audit Committee and administratively to the CFO

Deliver clear, concise, and impactful reporting of audit results, risks, recommendations, and progress on remediation plans, to senior management, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors

Communicate sensitive or high-stakes findings in a constructive, solution-oriented manner

Build strong relationships with business leaders while maintaining objectivity and independence

Build and lead a high-performing internal audit team, ensuring the team is adequately skilled and equipped to deliver on the audit mandate

Maintain and grow the culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the audit function that has been cultivated throughout the Company’s rich history

Mentor and develop audit team members, fostering technical expertise, providing consistent recognition, coaching, constructive feedback, and ensuring leadership continuity for the Internal Audit function

Promote cross-functional collaboration and development opportunities to strengthen business acumen within the team, identify process improvements, risk mitigation strategies, and opportunities for improved operational effectiveness and profitability

Position the Internal Audit function as a forward-looking, value-adding team that enhances organizational trust and performance

Demonstrate adaptability, critical thinking, and managerial courage to challenge the status quo

Advise senior management and the Board of Directors on strategic resilience, business continuity, and long-term risk preparedness

Monitor emerging risks including technology disruption, regulatory change, supply chain volatility, and geopolitical uncertainty

Stay informed of emerging accounting pronouncements, assess applicability, and analyze impact of adoption, as well as the impact of implementation of new or modified policies and procedures to facilitate adoption

Research and resolve complex technical audit and accounting issues to ensure financial statement reporting and disclosures comply with GAAP

Proactively manage the relationship with outside auditors performing the annual audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and employee benefit plans

Ensure accuracy and timely completion of schedules, analysis, or other documentation required to facilitate the audit

Ensure timely completion of annual audit procedures to ensure audited financial statements are available for semi-annual ESOP stock valuation and Board of Director’s meeting

Consult on both the need for and adequacy of financial statement disclosures

Proactively anticipate, communicate, and mitigate potential proposed audit adjustments and/or passed audit adjustments, as such situations may arise, balancing advocacy for the Company’s position, strategic goals, and objectives, with financial reporting integrity and adherence to applicable accounting principles

Qualification

CPA CertificationGAAPGAASInternal Audit MethodologiesRisk ManagementData AnalyticsLeadership ExperienceProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving

Required

CPA Certification strongly preferred

Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in public accounting, internal audit, risk management, operations, or corporate accounting

Strong technical expertise in GAAP, GAAS, and risk assessment methodologies

Bachelor's degree (business disciplines such as accounting, finance, construction management, business administration, or similar preferred)

Proven leadership experience, capable of effectively leading and developing teams, managing internal audit functions or other teams. (Minimum of three years in management role and/or having direct reports preferred.)

Proven track record of presenting to and influencing Boards, Audit Committees, and C-suite executives

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, able to build trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels and drive high standards of audit quality

Deep understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk management practices, and control frameworks

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making

Strategic thinking and ability to align audit activities with organizational goals

Strong project management and organizational skills

High ethical standards and integrity

Must be open to travel (approximately 20-25% annually)