CORPORATE AUDITING MANAGER 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: May 28, 2026

Req ID: 47445
Team: N363 INTERNAL AUDIT
Entity: HII Corporate Office

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Meet HII’s Corporate Team
HII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

HII has an exciting opening for an Corporate Internal Audit Manager 3! The Senior Internal Audit Manager supports HII’s Internal Audit function by leading complex financial, operational, and compliance audits within a Fortune 500 government contracting and complex manufacturing environment. This role is primarily responsible for audits of HII’s shipbuilding divisions, but may also perform audits of HII’s technology solutions division, with a focus on areas unique to defense contracting, including government cost accounting, compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements, cyber and IT controls, supply chain integrity, production operations, and SOX. The position requires strong audit expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to leverage technology and analytics to enhance audit quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

Lead and manage internal audit activities, including conducting risk assessments, audit planning, execution, and reporting. Evaluate staff to professional standards.
Manage and perform the SOX financial controls testing program, ensuring full compliance with SOX 404 requirements.
Partner with senior leadership to identify, assess, and address key financial, operational and compliance risks.
Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance, Operations/Program, Supply Chain, Compliance, and Human Resources teams, and external audit partners to coordinate efforts and ensure alignment.

Audit Execution and Reporting

Perform comprehensive risk assessments, tying to enterprise risk and strategy.
Develop and execute comprehensive audit programs to assess processes for effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
Evaluate internal controls, identify gaps, and propose pragmatic, risk-based solutions to leadership.
Manage the end-to-end audit lifecycle, ensuring timely issuance of findings and recommendations to senior management.
Present quarterly Internal Audit updates and recommendations to the Vice President, Internal Audit, CFO, and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Program Innovation and Continuous Improvement

Implement and optimize tools and methodologies for audits, including automation strategies and data analytics where appropriate.

Stay informed of emerging trends in processes, risk, technology innovation, and regulatory changes to enhance audit practices.
Provide mentorship, skill-building opportunities, and guidance to team members, fostering continuous growth and professional development.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience; Master’s Degree and 6 years of relevant experience

CPA required

Nice to Have

CIA, CISA, CFE, or similar certification strongly preferred
Previous Management experience ideal

In-depth knowledge of Defense, Aerospace, or highly regulated industries.
Expertise in SOX controls and risk management frameworks, and ERP systems.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.

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