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Audit Manager (Hybrid)

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
paid time off
United States, New Jersey, Secaucus
500 Plaza Drive (Show on map)
April 17, 2024

Reporting to an Audit Director, this Audit Manager position is responsible for leading some of the most complex Internal Audit & Advisory projects in the areas of operations, financial reporting and safeguarding of assets. This role offers the opportunity to learn the Quest business, build relationships with senior management by advising on complex operational matters and to serve as a catalyst for this person's upward career progression within Quest. The candidate should possess a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset and seek to assume increasing responsibilities quickly. The Audit Manager will learn a complex and growing business and this position could serve as a transition into leadership positions within the broader Finance, Accounting or Operations.

Quest internal audit works collaboratively across the Company and fosters continuous learning through on-the-job exposure to a broad variety of key elements of Quest's operations and frequent formal training opportunities.Additional perks include hybrid office arrangement (currently 2 days in office), flexible work environment, unlimited Paid Time Off and periodic/flexible travel.

Project Management:

  • Support, motivate audit staff including fostering a diverse and inclusive culture
  • Supervise, engage and motivate the team to drive Internal Audit projects to completion
  • Able to identify strengths and opportunities at each level of staff talent and deliver coaching to enhance capability of teams for project under supervision
  • Identify areas of training and professional development within the staff and recommend / facilitate appropriate training where applicable
  • Contributes towards building Internal Audit's knowledge, technical tools, and capabilities at the individual and team level
  • Supervises and develops a team by providing guidance for projects under their supervision
  • Effective communication, leading a team collaboratively, and driving audit technical skills capabilities
  • Demonstrate teamwork and interpersonal skills

Audit/Advisory Process:

  • Lead the development and execution of the Audit Plan by assessing enterprise risks and collaborating with key stakeholders to select audit/review targets among operating processes and third parties
  • Provide leadership in applying tools and analytics for audit processes, communicate complex findings to management, and guide the implementation of actionable remediation plans that are cost-effective and feasible
  • Work closely with risk compliance and audit functions to enhance combined audit and compliance efforts, ensuring streamlined processes and effective communication of audit findings and recommendations
  • Responsible for defining audit scopes, supervising audit teams, and maintaining high standards for audit documentation and analyses related to business processes and controls
  • Drive process improvements and innovation in audit practices through technology and data analytics, offers continual guidance on risk-based auditing, and manages periodic domestic and potential international travel
  • Flexible/Periodic travel is approximately 10-20% throughout the year with mainly domestic travel; certain locations are within driving distance (MA, NY, NJ PA, MD and VA). International travel (if applicable) to include but not limited to Mexico and Canada

Development Opportunities:

  • Opportunity to learn the business and segway into a leadership role within broader finance, accounting or operations
  • Continued Development/additional training in areas of Effective Communication Skills, leading a team, providing feedback and development opportunities, Data Analytics, and other areas as identified
  • Opportunity to lead/manage a challenging/unique project of significant proportions

Education:

  • BS/BA in Business Administration with concentration in Accounting or Finance related areas
  • CPA, CIA, CMA, and/or MS/MBA preferred but not required

Work Experience:

  • 5+ years progressive work experience in accounting and/or auditing (external or internal) preferred
  • Mix of Public Accounting, Internal Auditing, and accounting/finance skills
  • Health services experience a plus but not required
  • Demonstrated experience problem solving, navigating ambiguity and proposing solutions

Special Requirements:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Actively learns from experience
  • Demonstrates exceptional performance
  • Action-Oriented; Self-Directed; Self-Starter
  • Demonstrated PC proficiency in Excel and Word, audit analytics experience a plus
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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