Axos Financial is seeking an Manager, Internal Audit to support the Internal Audit function of a digital-first financial institution. This role is a hybrid audit practitioner and audit-technology administrator, responsible for the final implementation, administration, and continuous optimization of the Internal Audit (IA) software platform, while also supporting audit execution, methodology, and process improvement initiatives.
The AVP will partner closely with U.S.-based Internal Audit leadership, serving as a key enabler of a scalable, standardized, and high-quality Internal Audit operating model.
Key Attributes
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on audit quality, consistency, and accuracy
- Comfortable operating in a technology-enabled, digital-first environment
- Proactive, adaptable, and improvement-oriented mindset
- Able to balance system administration responsibilities with audit and process support
- Strong written and verbal communicator in a cross-time-zone environment
Key Responsibilities
Internal Audit Software Platform (Primary Focus)
- Support the final phases of implementation of the Internal Audit software platform, including configuration, workflow design, validation, and user enablement
- Serve as the system administrator and subject-matter expert for the IA software platform, managing user access, roles, permissions, and governance
- Maintain and enhance audit workflows, methodologies, templates, review processes, dashboards, and reporting within the platform
- Partner with Internal Audit leadership to ensure the platform supports IIA-aligned audit methodology, documentation standards, and reporting requirements
- Coordinate with IT teams, software vendors, and internal stakeholders to manage system enhancements, upgrades, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
- Support platform change management, including documentation of updates, user communications, and stabilization activities
Internal Audit Support
- Support audit planning, execution, issue tracking, and reporting activities as needed
- Assist in maintaining the audit universe, risk assessments, audit plans, and issue remediation tracking within the IA software platform
- Standardize audit documentation, testing templates, and reporting practices across the Internal Audit function
- Ensure data quality, completeness, and consistency of audit documentation, metadata, and audit artifacts
Process Improvement & Coordination
- Identify and implement opportunities to automate, streamline, and standardize Internal Audit processes using the IA software platform and related tools
- Develop and maintain user guides, job aids, and training materials to support consistent platform usage across the audit team
- Act as a liaison across global audit stakeholders to promote consistent system adoption, process alignment, and adherence to standards
Requirements
Core Role Profile
The ideal candidate is a hybrid of audit practitioner and audit-technology administrator who can:
- Close out and stabilize an IA software implementation
- Own day-to-day platform operations and governance
- Continuously enhance the Internal Audit operating model through system-enabled process improvement
- Collaborate effectively across time zones and stakeholder groups
Key Skills & Competencies
A. IA Software Platform / Audit Management Platform (Primary)
- IA software/platform administration (user provisioning, roles/permissions, workspace governance, configuration management)
- Workflow and methodology configuration (audit programs, testing steps, reviews, sign-offs, issue tracking, reporting)
- Implementation execution and go-live support (cutover, validation, stabilization)
- Quality and consistency controls (templates, naming conventions, metadata standards)
- Troubleshooting and vendor/IT coordination
- Platform change management and enhancement support
B. Internal Audit Methodology (Strong Secondary)
- End-to-end audit lifecycle knowledge (planning, scoping, testing, issue identification, remediation tracking)
- Strong workpaper quality discipline and documentation standards
- Risk and control mindset, including audit evidence sufficiency and appropriateness
- Issue management and follow-up support
C. Process Improvement & Automation
- Process standardization and reuse of templates and workflows
- Workflow efficiency and reduction of manual effort
- Strong data discipline and metadata management
D. Stakeholder & Cross-Time-Zone Collaboration
- Effective remote collaboration with U.S.-based audit leadership
- Clear, structured communication through status updates, issue logs, escalation, and action tracking
Qualifications
- CPA required
- CIA preferred
- 5-10+ years of combined accounting and internal/external audit experience
- Experience in financial services, SOX-regulated, or highly regulated environments strongly preferred
