Business Controls Manager - Accounting

Total Quality Logistics

$95K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Operational Audit, Risk Advisory, or Process Improvement
  • Experience auditing systems and operational processes in a dynamic setting
  • Strong grasp of internal controls and risk management frameworks
  • Preferred experience with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics tools
  • Certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma are advantageous
  • Proficiency in large enterprise platforms like Oracle, Workday, or Salesforce

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan focusing on operational processes and control environments
  • Lead audits of critical functions, including revenue recognition and billing automation
  • Identify and rectify breakdowns in business processes to enhance speed and accuracy
  • Evaluate internal controls linked to system access, data accuracy, and segregation of duties
  • Utilize advanced analytics to spot inefficiencies and operational risks
  • Review ERP, TMS, CRM, and HRIS systems for control assessments
  • Communicate and present audit findings and updates to senior leaders

Benefits

  • Highly competitive base salary
  • Performance-based annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive awards
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement assistance
  • Employee discounts and additional perks
Full Job Description
General information

Country

USA

State

Ohio

City

Cincinnati

Descriptions & requirements

About the role:

As the Internal Audit Manager for TQL, you will lead audits focused on business systems, operational processes, internal controls, automation, and enterprise risk. This role emphasizes systems-oriented testing, continuous monitoring and leveraging analytics tools to evaluate how technology, workflows, and controls support efficiency, compliance, data integrity, and scalable growth.

You will partner with leaders across Accounting, Accounting Operations, Finance, IT, HR, and Operations to identify risks, streamline processes, and recommend practical improvements that enhance performance.

What you'll do:
  • Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan emphasizing operational processes, enterprise systems, and control environments
  • Lead audits of key business functions and shipment lifecycle including revenue recognition and billing automation, commission and incentive calculations, order-to-cash workflows, vendor and carrier payment processing, EDI transaction integrity, and dashboard accuracy
  • Diagnose breakdowns in key business processes and implement practical solutions to improve speed, accuracy, scalability, and user experience, while being mindful of sales workflows and minimizing disruption to revenue-generating activities
  • Evaluate design and effectiveness of internal controls related to system access, approvals, workflows, data accuracy, and segregation of duties
  • Identify process inefficiencies, control gaps, fraud indicators, automation opportunities, and operational risks using advanced analytics
  • Review ERP, TMS, CRM, HRIS, and reporting platforms to assess controls, integrations, user access, and process effectiveness
  • Assess new system implementations, upgrades, and major business changes for risk and control readiness
  • Anticipate, recognize, and act on financial exposures and opportunities
  • Prepare clear, actionable audit reports with risk ratings, root causes, and practical recommendations
  • Implement continuous auditing and monitoring (CA/CM) capabilities
  • Use process mining tools to identify inefficiencies and control gaps
  • Present findings and progress updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
  • Track remediation efforts and validate completion of corrective actions
  • Build and mentor audit staff or cross-functional project teams as the function grows
  • Promote a strong culture of accountability, control awareness, and operational excellence
  • Communicate findings and recommendations constructively, building alignment with stakeholders and gaining buy-in to drive meaningful and lasting improvements


Who we're looking for:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Operational Audit, Risk Advisory, Process Improvement, or Consulting
  • Experience auditing systems, workflows, and business operations in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong understanding of internal controls, risk frameworks, and process design
  • Experience with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or analytics tools preferred
  • Certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar preferred
  • Proficient in large enterprise platforms such as Oracle, Workday, Salesforce, SAP, or transportation management systems
  • Proven success helping organizations scale processes through automation and stronger controls


What's in it for you:
  • Highly competitive base salary aligned with Internal Audit Manager roles
  • Performance-based annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive awards
  • Comprehensive benefits package
    • Health, dental, and vision coverage
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Employee discounts and additional perks


Where you'll be: 4289 Ivy Pointe Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45245

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

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