Senior Manager - Internal Audit, Construction (NYC)

DLA LLC

$120K — $160K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 8+ years in risk consulting or construction audit
  • Strong knowledge of construction standards and compliance
  • Experience with Yardi, ProCore, and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to read and interpret construction contracts
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • CPA or relevant certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead construction-focused internal audit and consulting engagements
  • Evaluate contractor billing systems and project cost controls
  • Perform forensic reviews and contract compliance audits
  • Analyze financial and operational data for actionable insights
  • Write reports and present findings to stakeholders
  • Support staff development and ensure high-quality project delivery

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO with a birthday holiday
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Commuting expense reimbursement
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Employee referral and commissions programs
  • Hybrid work policy (2 days per week in-office)
Full Job Description
Description

Looking for Your Next Opportunity in Construction Audit and Advisory?

At DLA, we help our clients tackle complex problems while making sure our people have the tools, flexibility, and support to thrive. Whether you're passionate about finance, audit, technology, or risk, you'll find meaningful work here with a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and a human-centered approach.

We're currently looking for a Senior Manager - Internal Audit, Construction to join our Internal Audit & Risk Advisory team. If you're ready to take on exciting client projects and grow your career in a people-first firm, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

You'll work on real, high-impact projects that help our clients solve problems and make better decisions. Your day-to-day may include:
  • Leading construction-focused internal audit and consulting engagements
  • Evaluating contractor billing systems, labor rates, change orders, and project cost controls
  • Performing forensic reviews, contract compliance audits, and risk assessments
  • Analyzing financial and operational data and providing actionable insights
  • Writing detailed reports, preparing benchmarking data, and presenting findings to clients and internal stakeholders
  • Supporting staff development while ensuring high-quality project delivery


What You'll Bring

We know great team members come from all kinds of backgrounds. Some things we typically look for:
  • A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in risk consulting, construction audit, forensic accounting, or a related area
  • Strong knowledge of construction industry standards, financial reporting, and contract compliance
  • Experience with systems such as Yardi, ProCore, and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to read and interpret construction contracts and summarize key clauses
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with experience mentoring junior team members
  • CPA or relevant certifications are a plus-but not required


Why Join DLA?

We're a rapidly growing advisory firm with a strong leadership team, national client base, and startup-friendly culture. We offer:
  • Flexible PTO (plus your birthday is a holiday!)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Commuting expense reimbursement
  • Ongoing professional development & training
  • Employee referral & commissions programs
  • Hybrid work policy (typically 2 days per week in-office)


Come Be a Part of Our Success Story

At DLA, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We hire great people from all backgrounds-because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for consulting, you'll find a home here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.

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