Senior Internal Auditor

Greater Seattle area • Full-Time, Direct Hire

About The Company

Our client is a large, multi-location organization with domestic and international operations. The organization is committed to effective governance, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of internal audit assignments.
• Review financial transactions, operational activities, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct end-to-end walkthroughs to understand business processes, systems, risks, and controls.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, including controls related to financial reporting and SOX compliance.
• Prepare detailed audit workpapers documenting procedures, evidence, findings, and conclusions.
• Analyze data and business processes to identify discrepancies, unusual activity, control deficiencies, and areas requiring additional investigation.
• Partner with business stakeholders to address audit findings and recommend practical process improvements.
• Prepare audit documentation, technical memoranda, scoping materials, reports, and other communications.
• Help identify emerging audit opportunities associated with new systems, processes, products, or business activities.
• Assist with enhancing Internal Audit methodologies, procedures, and department initiatives.
• Communicate project status, audit concerns, scope changes, and potential delays to appropriate stakeholders.
• Participate in special projects and assignments requested by management or governance committees.
• Maintain dependable attendance and meet established workplace expectations.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed, potentially on short notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Big 4 or large regional public accounting and CPA highly preferred.
• Minimum of 4+ years of audit experience.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to evaluate financial information, processes, and controls objectively.
• Ability to identify inconsistencies, anomalies, and potential control issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly learn unfamiliar systems, technologies, and processes.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism.
• Flexible and responsive with the ability to adjust priorities as business needs change.
• Strong ethical standards, professional judgment, and personal integrity.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, potentially for several weeks per year.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Additional Details

• Additional hours may occasionally be necessary during peak audit periods or other critical business activities.
• The position involves exposure to confidential financial and operational information.
• Candidates should be comfortable working across multiple business functions and learning new technologies.
• Experience with ERP systems and data analytics tools is beneficial.
• Familiarity with SAP and Alteryx is preferred but not required.

Pay

$110k base – $125k base

Schedule

Hybrid (3 days in office) after 90 days fully onsite.

Benefits

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).