Lead Specialist, General Audit

About the role

The Lead Specialist, General Audit supports the Manager of the Control Assurance team with the assessment and execution of internal controls over financial reporting. This role involves supporting the Manager in conducting internal controls testing and documentation, assessing the impact of control deficiencies, building relationships, and providing guidance to process and controls owners across business and functional areas. Additionally, the Lead Specialist assists in the execution of the annual Model Audit Rule (MAR) program, performs control testing in support of the Company’s external audit, and collaborates with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Support annual risk assessment, scoping, and planning activities
• Execute and support the annual MAR program
• Monitor testing progress and resolve execution challenges
• Communicate progress and results to stakeholders
• Evaluate control deficiencies and develop remediation recommendations
• Perform follow-up activities for open deficiencies
• Conduct quality assurance reviews
• Support external audit deliverables and special projects

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in internal or external audit, accounting, and/or finance, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Model Audit Rule
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields of study - Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Management, Management Information Systems, or another related field
• Professional accreditations (CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA, etc.) a plus

Qualifications

• Collaborative, detail-oriented audit professional with experience supporting internal control programs
• Knowledgeable about business processes, financial reporting risks, and related key controls
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet program milestones and deadlines
• Ability to build trusted relationships with business partners, control owners, and audit stakeholders
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Effective project management, communication, and problem-solving skills

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Sound analytical skills, with the ability to effectively analyze a process and assess risks and controls
• Experience with TeamMate+

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$86,210.00 - $141,635.00

Schedule

Hybrid role - 3 days in office in the Hudson Yards, NYC or Bethlehem, PA office; 2 days WFH