Manager, Internal Audit

Job Description

Our Finance team at TEGNA is looking for an Internal Audit Manager to lead the planning, scoping, execution and reporting of financial, operational, and IT audits. This is a high visibility opportunity where you will gain valuable exposure to many areas within our business and make improvements that make a real difference.

As Internal Audit Manager, you will report to the VP Internal Audit and will be responsible for the planning and management of quality audit engagements and management of the staff. In addition, the Internal Audit Manager will assist with the implementation of the overall strategy of the department and driving department initiatives. This opportunity to join TEGNA as Internal Audit Manager provides visibility to TEGNA operations and regular interaction with personnel from various disciplines /functional areas. The role provides you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of our organization's objectives, risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to our company.

Located in the brand new, state-of-the-art Boro Tower in the heart of Tysons, in addition to joining a great company and team, you'll also have a large assortment of services and amenities right at your front door. We have a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote each week.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the internal audit team and Big 4 co-sourcing relationship
• Support the annual risk assessment process and assist with the development of the annual audit plan
• Manage the planning and execution of detailed audits to ensure risks are addressed and procedures are executed appropriately.
• Identify financial statement errors and internal control weaknesses and develop meaningful recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with TEGNA's external audit firm to effectively audit key controls over financial reporting and IT general controls.
• Communicate and interact effectively (both orally & in writing) with stakeholders/ Use excellent writing skills to succinctly communicate technical issues in business terms.
• Facilitate meetings with all levels of management to agree on solutions and verify that risks are mitigated appropriately.
• Participate in special projects as needed (e.g., implementations)

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of experience with auditing, risk management, and/or IT auditing
• Relevant Certifications (CPA, CISA)
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees of all levels at TEGNA
• Strong risk management experience, including performing risk assessments, designing audit plans, managing enterprise control frameworks, and prioritizing risk
• Proven history of identifying meaningful recommendations
• Strong project and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to travel occasionally (5%)

Work Environment: Office
Physical Demands: Light work
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 US markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit

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