Elliot Davis

Internal Controls Senior Manager

Elliot Davis$110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in internal audit, SOX/ICFR, risk advisory, compliance, or IT risk.
  • Proven experience managing concurrent engagements and executive client relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
  • Familiarity with multiple industries and diverse business environments.
  • Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and SOX 404 compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple engagements focused on internal controls, SOX compliance, and governance.
  • Act as the primary day-to-day leader for client relationships.
  • Ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of engagements.
  • Review work products and proactively manage risks in engagements.
  • Coach and develop team members at various levels.
  • Support practice staffing and strategic initiatives.
  • Contribute to business development efforts through proposals and networking.

Benefits

  • Generous time off and holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year.
  • Flexible work schedules for better work-life balance.
  • 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks paid parental leave, and caregiver leave.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including coaching and counseling.
  • Professional development programs and one-on-one coaching opportunities.
  • Access to unique experiences that promote personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Job Objective

The Senior Manager, Internal Controls Advisory is responsible for leading the successful execution of multiple client engagements while developing team members, driving operational excellence, and contributing to the growth and strategic direction of the practice. This individual serves as a trusted advisor to clients, a coach to managers and staff, and a key member of the practice leadership team.

Reporting to the Director of Internal Controls, the Senior Manager oversees engagement delivery across a portfolio of clients, manages and develops team members, supports business development efforts, strengthens methodologies and practice operations, and cultivates a high-performing, people-centered team culture.

Success in this role requires a balance of technical expertise, leadership, client relationship management, business acumen, and a passion for helping others grow.
Key Responsibilities
Client Delivery & Engagement Leadership
  • Lead multiple internal controls, SOX, internal audit, risk advisory, and governance engagements simultaneously.
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day client relationship leader and trusted advisor.
  • Ensure engagements are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with firm quality standards.
  • Review work products, proactively address engagement risks, and identify opportunities to strengthen governance, optimize controls, improve processes, and manage technology and AI-related risks.
Team Leadership & Talent Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop managers, senior associates, associates, and offshore team members.
  • Provide ongoing feedback, mentoring, and career development support while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Support recruiting, onboarding, retention, and development of future leaders.
Practice Management, Growth & Culture
  • Support staffing, utilization, engagement economics, methodologies, tools, templates, training, and strategic practice initiatives.
  • Contribute to proposals, scoping, pricing, pursuits, networking, thought leadership, webinars, speaking engagements, and expansion of client relationships.
  • Collaborate across service lines and industries to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Champion firm values and cultivate a positive, inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team culture.
Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in internal audit, SOX/ICFR, risk advisory, compliance, IT risk, controls advisory, or a related field.
  • Experience leading multiple concurrent engagements and executive-level client relationships in a professional services environment.
  • Proven ability to manage and develop teams, budgets, resources, and project delivery.
  • Ability to lead engagements across multiple industries and business environments.
Technical Capabilities
  • Strong knowledge of internal controls, governance, risk management, SOX 404, internal audit, risk assessment, and controls optimization.
  • Experience evaluating technology risks, IT general controls, and technology-enabled business processes.
  • Experience or familiarity with AI governance, responsible AI, AI risk management, model governance, and emerging technology risks.
  • Strong critical thinking, analytical, written, verbal, and executive presentation skills.
Leadership Profile
  • Strategic, growth-minded leader who balances execution with long-term practice development.
  • Collaborative coach who builds trust, develops people, and promotes accountability.
  • Curious, adaptable, and dedicated with sound judgment and a commitment to excellence.
What Success Looks Like
  • Exceptional client service and high-quality outcomes.
  • Future leaders developed and team capabilities strengthened.
  • Meaningful contributions to growth, operational excellence, and culture.

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That's right - all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being:
• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

About Elliot Davis

Elliot Davis is an accounting firm that provides a range of services, including audit, tax, and consulting. The company serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and real estate. Elliot Davis has more than 800 employees and operates offices in several states, including South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
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