Senior Audit Manager

Senior Audit Manager - Stamford, CT (hybrid)

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.  

Our U.S. headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, is at the center of it all—just steps from the Metro‑North station with direct access to New York City, and connected to a national network of teams driving impact across the country.

The Sr Audit Manager is responsible for:

• Leading and overseeing global assurance activities, including internal audits, SOX testing, fit-gap assessments, and desktop reviews across markets, regions, business services, and global functions
• Driving continuous improvement of assurance practices in line with global standards and business needs
• Delivering both transformation-focused and ongoing assurance objectives while supporting

Your Day-to-Day
• Lead and coordinate assurance activities evaluating the effectiveness of risk responses, internal controls, and compliance with policies and procedures
• Provide direction and quality oversight across audits, fit-gap assessments, desktop reviews, and SOX testing activities in accordance with approved audit plans
• Ensure assurance work is performed in line with internal methodologies, IIA standards, and industry best practices
• Support enterprise risk management efforts by identifying and communicating key risks and observations
• Prepare, review and present and present clear, actionable audit reports and risk insights to senior stakeholders
• Provide expertise in governance, risk management, internal controls, and assurance methodologies while supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Built trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, communicate findings, challenge assumptions constructively, and manage expectations
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of audit and assurance professionals, addressing development needs and driving performance
• Partner with the Audit Director to enhance the value of assurance activities by providing business-focused insights beyond compliance reviews
• Collaborate closely with Internal Controls, Information Security & Data Privacy, Ethics & Compliance, and other assurance functions

  • Champion the use of AI, data analytics, automation, and digital tools to improve audit planning, testing, reporting, risk identification, team productivity, and overall assurance effectiveness

Who We're Looking For
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, or Information Technology
•10+ years of experience in Risk Management, Internal Controls, GRC, Audit, Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines, including at least 7 years in Audit, Risk Management, SOX testing or Internal Controls.
• Professional certifications CPA, CIA, CISA, EMIA, or GRCP are desirable
• Experience within Big Four firms, consulting, public accounting, or large multinational organizations

• Experience leading complex, cross-functional, or global assurance engagements and improvement or transformation initiatives
• FMCG industry experience preferred; international experience is a plus
• Deep knowledge of governance, risk management, internal controls, and assurance frameworks
• Experience with GRC platforms such as IBM OpenPages, AuditBoard, or similar tools
• Strong stakeholder management and communication

• Demonstrated technology and AI literacy. Candidates should be able to provide concrete examples of how they have leveraged AI in their professional work

Annual Base Salary Range: $149,600-$187,000

What we offer 

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more! 
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of work that promotes flexibility in the workplace
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong

Philip Morris International Inc.'s U.S. businesses are invested in America's future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 25 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI's global headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities, including in Aurora, Colorado, Owensboro, Kentucky, and Wilson, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com. Philip Morris International (PMI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #PMIUS