Senior Internal Auditor

About the Role

The Senior Internal Auditor provides independent, risk‑based assurance and insight to senior leadership. This role is accountable for planning, executing, and documenting audits of financial, operational, and information‑system controls, and for offering recommendations that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Audits cover moderately complex areas, including branch and department processes, with an emphasis on testing general IT controls and investigating potential fraud. The auditor analyzes financial variances, assesses control weaknesses, and develops cost‑benefit recommendations to improve the internal control environment. Findings are communicated through concise reports and executive summaries, and the auditor works closely with management, branch presidents, and external auditors to ensure corrective actions and policy updates. Additionally, the senior auditor contributes to the design of audit programs aligned with the COSO framework and assists in shaping the annual audit schedule. • Plan, execute, and document internal audits of financial, operational, and information system controls across branches and departments. • Perform general IT controls testing and progressively complex systems audits, including fraud investigations. • Analyze financial data to identify anomalies, assess risks, and develop cost‑benefit recommendations for improving efficiency and control environments. • Prepare concise audit reports and executive summaries, presenting findings, corrective actions, and policy recommendations. • Collaborate with senior management, branch presidents, and external auditors to gather information, address non‑compliance, and support audit objectives. • Develop audit programs aligned with the COSO framework and contribute to the annual audit schedule. • Provide consulting expertise to business projects, advising on optimal solutions and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸internal audits
• ▸it controls
• ▸fraud investigation
• ▸data analysis
• ▸audit reporting
• ▸audit programs

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or business administration (CPA‑eligible) and bring at least five years of internal or external audit experience. Professional credentials such as CPA, CIA, or CFE are strongly preferred, with an expectation to obtain one within the first year. A solid understanding of GAAP, GAAS, COSO, and audit techniques, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with D365 and AuditBoard, is required. Strong communication, critical‑thinking, time‑management, and a customer‑service mindset are essential for success in this role. • Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration (CPA‑eligible) with 5+ years of internal/external audit experience. • Possess or be pursuing CPA, CIA, CFE, or CPA/CIA certification within the first year. • Demonstrate knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, COSO, audit techniques, and information systems controls. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with D365 and AuditBoard preferred. • Exhibit strong written and oral communication, critical‑thinking, and customer‑service orientation. • Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and drive cross‑functional collaboration.

Requirements

• ▸cpa
• ▸accounting degree
• ▸audit experience
• ▸gaap
• ▸d365
• ▸auditboard

Work Environment

Office Full-Time