Sr. Internal Auditor

Job Summary

This position leads and/or supports the planning, execution, and reporting of company audits, including financial, operational, and advisory engagements, to identify and document activities that do not comply with company policies, procedures, business objectives, core values, and applicable laws and regulations, as well as identify opportunities for process improvement.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Contributes to the annual enterprise risk assessment and supports development of the risk-based audit plan, including identification of emerging risks and advisory opportunities
• Leads and executes risk-based audits, compliance reviews, and advisory engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting across financial, operational, and SOX-related areas with the expectation that regular communication with Senior Leadership occurs.
• Supports audit engagements led by others, contributing to planning, testing, reviewing, and documentation while collaborating as part of a team
• Serves as the liaison for assigned business units or functional areas, building relationships with management stakeholders throughout the company
• Prepares timely and impactful audit reports for the CAE to provide to executive management, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors
• Monitors and validates management action plans, including performing follow-up procedures to assess the sustainability of remediation efforts
• Performs process walkthroughs and risk assessments to understand business operations and identify control gaps and improvement opportunities
• Performs root cause analysis and develops practical, value-added recommendations that address underlying business issues—not just control deficiencies
• Evaluates the design and effectiveness of internal controls and develop practical, sustainable recommendations
• Partners with business stakeholders to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen risk management practices
• Utilizes data analytics and audit tools to identify trends, anomalies, and risk indicators Research new or technical subjects to support audits, identifies emerging risks, and proactively seeks relevant continuing education and training opportunities
• Stays current on industry trends, regulatory developments, and internal audit best practices
• Provides feedback on performance of audit assignments, and trains / mentors auditors as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Specific Skills

• Advanced ability to analyze complex, ambiguous problems and translate them into actionable insights and recommendations
• Strong understanding of operational processes, risk identification, and control design, with the ability to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness
• Strong proficiency in data analytics and techniques (e.g., data extraction, visualizations, trend analysis, and continuous monitoring) to support risk-based auditing and evaluation of internal controls
• Strong project management skills, including planning, prioritization, and managing multiple engagements simultaneously
• Strong team collaboration skills, with the ability to support engagements led by others while independently managing assigned workstreams
• Advanced proficiency in relationship building, problem solving, and timely problem escalation
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex topics clearly to executive audiences
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate discussions, challenge assumptions, and influence stakeholders at various levels of the organization
• Advanced knowledge and working understanding of additional auditing standards, theories, concepts, and terms (including Sarbanes-Oxley, COBIT and the COSO Integrated Control Framework)
• Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to learn and grow within the Internal Audit profession
• Demonstrated ability to execute engagements in full compliance with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards while maintaining independence, objectivity, and professional integrity and skepticism

Education

Minimum: High school diploma or GED

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree - from accredited university - in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Preferred: Other - Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Experience

Minimum: 5 - 8 years related work experience

Experience leading operational and/or advisory-focused engagements preferred