Manager, internal audit

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary

Serves as a key leader in the execution of Core & Main's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and executes internal audit, risk assessment, compliance, and advisory projects across the organization. Partners with business leaders, process owners, external auditors, and third-party service providers to evaluate risks, assess internal controls, improve business processes, and support organizational objectives. Leads cross-functional initiatives to strengthen governance, risk management, compliance, and operational effectiveness through influence, collaboration, and project leadership.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Directs cross-functional Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts, including annual planning, risk assessment, scoping, testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation monitoring activities.
• Serves as a key liaison between Internal Audit, management, external auditors, and third-party service providers to facilitate efficient execution of SOX and audit activities.
• Assesses the impact of process changes, system implementations, acquisitions, and organizational changes on the Company's control environment and SOX compliance requirements.
• Leads and executes operational, financial, compliance, and risk-based audit projects across multiple functions and business units.
• Assists in developing project scope, objectives, timelines, resource requirements, and deliverables; manages project execution and communicates status, findings, and recommendations to management.
• Documents audit procedures, findings, recommendations, and management action plans in accordance with departmental standards and professional auditing practices.
• Partners with business leaders to develop practical and sustainable solutions that strengthen controls, improve efficiency, and mitigate risk.
• Utilizes data analytics, reporting tools, and technology-enabled audit techniques to assess risk, identify trends, evaluate control performance, and increase audit coverage and efficiency.
• Analyzes large and complex data sets to identify control exceptions, process inefficiencies, emerging risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Builds and maintains productive working relationships with stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, Operations, Human Resources, and other business functions.
• Provides seasoned specialized knowledge, advice and/or guidance to various stakeholders and team members.

Nature and Scope

Achieves planned results through the application of professional auditing standards, internal control expertise, business knowledge, and independent judgment. Recommends process improvements and control enhancements that support organizational objectives and compliance requirements. Solutions require evaluation and analysis of financial reporting processes, operational activities, business risks, regulatory requirements, internal controls, and organizational objectives. Works independently and leads projects through influence rather than direct authority. Coordinates activities among internal stakeholders, external auditors, and third-party providers to achieve desired outcomes. Manages multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities while maintaining quality, timeliness, and stakeholder engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable.
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Generally requires 7+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, SOX compliance, risk management, internal controls, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading or coordinating Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities within a publicly traded company environment.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, or equivalent is preferred.
• An advanced degree may offset some experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with external auditors, co-sourced audit providers, and senior business leaders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, system implementations, business transformations, or other large-scale organizational initiatives.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or equivalent.

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law. None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics. For more information, please click here or visit https://www.eeoc.gov.