Bilingual Internal Audit Manager

• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Direct Hire
• Job #10459

10459: Bilingual Internal Audit Manager
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Internal Audit Manager to join its corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX. Reporting to the Vice President of Internal Audit, this role is responsible for leading the internal audit team based in Mexico City, overseeing the organization’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) compliance program, and driving execution of the internal audit plan.
This position plays a key role in the day-to-day management of the Internal Audit function, including the development of a global risk assessment approach and the creation of a risk-based audit plan designed to deliver value across the enterprise.
Our client is a publicly traded, growth-oriented manufacturer operating in infrastructure-related markets, with leading positions across construction materials, engineered structures, and transportation-focused businesses, and annual revenues exceeding $2 billion.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and assess the performance of internal audit staff based in Mexico City, with additional oversight of U.S.-based staff as capacity allows
• Partner with the Vice President of Internal Audit to design and execute a strategic, risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational, compliance, and technology risks
• Own the scoping and enterprise risk assessment process for both SOX and internal audit activities, working cross-functionally to identify changes that may impact internal control design or effectiveness
• Direct the SOX 404 testing program, evaluating both the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, including collaboration with business, finance, and IT stakeholders—particularly within a first-year SOX filer environment
• Act as the internal technical authority on SOX-related matters, including control design, documentation standards, and testing methodologies
• Maintain regular and effective communication with external auditors, aligning on SOX planning, walkthroughs, testing approaches, audit requests, and deficiency evaluation
• Support acquisition integration efforts by assessing alignment with established control frameworks, policies, and processes
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure appropriate controls and governance structures are in place to support strategic and operational objectives
• Lead integrated audits that assess the interaction between financial reporting, operational processes, and technology controls
• Advance the use of data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with business unit controllers, finance leadership, and senior operational leaders
• Partner with other Internal Audit leaders to manage departmental operations, including resource planning, prioritization, scheduling, and workload management
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new internal audit team members
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, or a related field
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish required
• Minimum of six (6) years of combined internal and/or external audit experience
• At least two (2) years of audit management or people leadership experience
• Background in public accounting and/or internal audit within a publicly traded company strongly preferred
• Active professional certification required (CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA)
• Working knowledge of IT environments, including infrastructure, systems, applications, and governance concepts
• Strong command of financial accounting, financial reporting, and the COSO internal control framework
• Proven leadership capability with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative management style
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Experience leveraging data analytics, automation, and AI fundamentals within an audit environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, audit management tools, and ERP platforms such as Oracle and NetSuite
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%, including domestic travel and travel to Mexico