Internal Audit Manager

Leonid Group has been retained by a leading infrastructure and construction group to appoint an Internal Audit Manager based in Dallas, Texas.

Reporting directly to the Head of Audit, this role offers end-to-end ownership of audit engagements across a diverse portfolio of operating businesses, including construction, civil engineering, and long-term infrastructure assets.

This is a high-visibility role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, with regular interaction with senior leadership and operational teams.

The Role:

You will lead and deliver risk-based internal audits from planning through to reporting, covering both operational and financial processes. The focus is on practical, value-add assurance in complex, project-based environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading full lifecycle audits (planning, fieldwork, reporting, follow-up)

• Assessing key risks across:

• Project delivery and performance

• Forecasting and cost control

• Procurement and subcontractor management

• Cash flow, billing, and financial reporting

• Evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls across operational and support functions (e.g. Finance, HR, Procurement)

• Producing clear, actionable audit reports with root cause analysis

• Engaging directly with senior stakeholders to challenge processes and drive improvements

• Tracking and validating remediation actions

This is a hands-on role, with Audit Managers operating independently and owning audits end-to-end.

Team & Culture:

The audit team operates within a flat structure, offering significant autonomy and exposure:

• Lean team with direct reporting into the Head of Audit

• Audit Managers work largely independently, with occasional collaboration on larger reviews

• High level of senior stakeholder interaction from day one

• Opportunity to work across multiple business lines, with evolving focus areas (including infrastructure asset portfolios and large-scale construction projects)

Experience:

• 6+ years of internal audit experience

• Proven experience delivering audits end-to-end

• Experience in project-based industries (e.g. construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing) strongly preferred

• Background in Big 4 or public accounting is beneficial but not essential

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies

• Ability to operate independently and manage multiple audits simultaneously

• Confidence engaging with and challenging senior stakeholders

• Commercial mindset with a focus on operational risk (vs. purely technical accounting)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent) preferred

Additional Information:

• Hybrid working model (typically 2–3 days in office; initial onboarding may involve more in-person time)

• Travel expected but varies by audit (typically below maximum threshold)

• Competitive base salary with performance-related bonus

Why This Role?

• High ownership: lead audits “cradle to grave”

• Strong exposure to senior leadership

• Broad and evolving scope across multiple business lines

• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on operational performance and risk management

Leonid Group Corporate Governance is a talent advisory firm that specialises in the placement of Legal, Compliance, Risk, ESG and Sustainability and Audit professionals on an international scale across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. These are global disciplines with teams worldwide, and our network reflects this. We work with multinational corporations to help structure their departments with the best people, from the Global Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel to the Compliance Analyst and Trade Compliance Specialist.