Senior Consultant, Internal Audit - Financial Services

About the role

Our Financial Services Internal Audit team helps banks and financial institutions strengthen risk management, compliance, and control environments through proactive, technology-enabled audit solutions. Offering co-sourced and outsourced internal audits, IT audits, and compliance reviews, we help organizations identify, assess, and monitor risks effectively. With deep financial services expertise and innovative methodologies, the team enhances governance, strengthens controls, and drives continuous improvement—shifting organizations from reactive to resilient.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad range of advisory services, including Internal, Operational, Compliance, and SOX Audits; Process Improvement Projects; Enterprise Risk Management; and Risk Assessments.
• Plan and scope audit and advisory engagements to ensure alignment with client objectives and effective execution.
• Conduct interviews with client personnel to document business processes, risks, and controls using narratives and flowcharts.
• Perform business process reviews to assess internal control design, operational effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Execute SOX compliance engagements, including documentation, walkthroughs, testing, evaluation, and reporting.
• Identify control deficiencies, evaluate their impact, and coordinate remediation efforts with client management.
• Develop and execute test plans to assess compliance with internal policies, regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Prepare comprehensive work papers and audit reports that clearly document procedures, findings, and recommendations.
• Participate in client meetings and executive presentations to communicate findings and support decision-making.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as requested by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in public accounting or industry.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (preferred).
• Prior experience at a Big 4 or Top 10 public accounting or consulting firm (preferred).
• Current and valid professional business credential(s), including one or more of the following: CPA, CIA, CRCM, CFA (preferred).

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

Benefits

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service.

Pay

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances, the salary range for this role in the New York market is $77,860 to $122,100 USD. The salary will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave.