Audit Manager Jobs in New Jersey

Job Description

Pay Range: $115,000 - $145,000 / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

We’re looking for a driven Audit Manager to join our collaborative internal audit team, not just to review processes, but to serve as a catalyst for change, adding tangible value and shaping the future of our operations. This is a unique opportunity to gain a holistic view of a leading healthcare company, become a trusted advisor to the business, and accelerate your professional growth. As a key member of the team, reporting to the Audit Director, you won’t only be leading and performing audits; you’ll be providing the strategic insights that directly influence our financial integrity, asset protection, and operational excellence. We also have a strong commitment to your career trajectory. We foster continuous learning through broad operational exposure and dedicated training. More importantly, this position is recognizable launchpad for future leaders. Based on performance, our top auditors are frequently presented with opportunities to rotate into corporate finance or business operational roles, in addition to clear promotional paths within the Internal Audit department. The career defining opportunity is complemented by our excellent benefits, including hybrid office arrangement (currently 3 days in office), a flexible work environment, and unlimited time off.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Audit Planning:

• Drive the execution of the Internal Audit Plan and Strategy, leading your team through the annual risk-assessment and audit planning process to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
• Partners with senior leadership and key stakeholders to strategically scope audit engagements, focusing on critical financial/operational processes, third party risks, and SOX 404 Compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business, leveraging a deep understanding of organizational structure, internal controls, and external regulatory landscape to provide strategic insights.
• Collaborate with key risk and compliance functions to streamline assurance efforts, enhance coverage, and deliver a unified view of the risk to the organization.

Team Development & Mentorship

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of audit professionals, fostering a diverse, inclusive and high-performance culture.
• Actively manage team performance by identifying individual strengths, delivering targeted coaching, and providing clear, constructive feedback to enhance team capabilities.
• Champion the professional development of your team by identifying and facilitating training opportunities that build technical skills and audit knowledge.

Audit Engagement & Execution

• Direct the full lifecycle of audit engagements, from developing the audit scope and approach to coordinating and prioritizing fieldwork with business stakeholders.
• Ensure the highest quality of audit work by providing direct guidance and supervision over all work products, including audit analysis, testing and engagement documentation.
• Effectively communicate sensitive and complex findings to all levels of management, influencing the development of actionable management remediation plans that are both practical and risk appropriate.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Champion a culture of innovation by driving the adoption of data analytics, robotic process automation (RPA), and other technologies to create value and enhance audit effectiveness.
• Oversee the design and application of analytics to provide deeper insights into business transaction data and improve risk detection.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve and simplify internal processes, fostering a more efficient collaboration across the organization.

Stakeholder Partnership & Influence

• Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization, interacting independently with levels of management to facilitate the audit process.
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills to navigate complex business environments and foster collaborative partnerships.
• Research and develop industry benchmarking and “best-in-class” practices to provide valuable context and elevate the quality of audit assessments and ratings.

Development Opportunities

We are committed to your long-term success and provide clear pathways for rapid career progression.

• Chart your Course: After demonstrating success, you’ll have the opportunity for rotation into key Corporate Finance or Regional business roles, in addition to clear promotional paths within the audit department.
• Innovate at the Forefront: Get directly involved in shaping the future of audit by contributing to a pioneering AI & Analytics program. This is a unique chance to lead challenging projects and work with cutting-edge technology that has a significant impact on our business.
• Continuous Skill Enhancement: We invest in your growth with dedicated training in high-impact areas, including effective communication, providing feedback, advanced data analytics, and other emerging skills to keep you ahead of the curve.

Qualifications

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 5+ years of progressive work experience in accounting and/or auditing (external or internal), preferred
• A diverse background combining public accounting, Internal Auditing, or corporate finance/accounting is highly valued
• Proficiency in Excel and Word is essential, with experience with audit analytic and AI tools is a significant plus

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, CMA, and/or MS/MBA
• Experience in the health services industry
• Hands-on experience with audit analytics, robotic process automation (RPA) or auditing large data populations

Core Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Actively learns from experience
• Demonstrates exceptional performance
• Action-Oriented and Self-Directed
• Demonstrated PC proficiency in Excel and Word, audit analytics experience a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Travel Requirement

Approximately 10-20% annual travel is required, primarily domestic, with some international travel possible.

About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.