Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

Headquartered in New York City, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, our Loews Hotels & Co Home Office teams support our properties throughout the United States. Our talented teams provide guidance over strategic planning, operations, revenue management, communications, sales, development, brand marketing, finance, human resources and information technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services to assess, evaluate, and validate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, while also adding value towards continuous process improvement opportunities within the organization.
• Audit financial, operational, and compliance risks and evaluate the adequacy, design, and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Communicate audit results and significant findings to Internal Audit Manager, VP of Internal Audit, control or process owners, and senior management, as well as effectively advise on audit recommendations and corrective action plans to remediate issues.
• Enhance internal audit processes and procedures, as well as utilize available tools to improve operating efficiency and effectiveness.
• Train and coach new team members as well as external co-source audit staff.
• Maintain regular attendance in conformance with standards.
• Attend/complete all required meetings and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required; Master’s degree in referenced fields is a plus.
• Minimum of three years of external or internal audit experience with working knowledge of and skill in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, and SOX Compliance requirements.
• Understanding of internal controls and risks over financial reporting with the ability to recognize significant control issues/gaps and risk exposure across the organization.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in interactions with team members at all levels, including control or business process owners and senior management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively develop and maintain positive working relationships cross-functionally with all levels of team members (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Operations, Compliance, Legal, HR, Loews Corporate Internal Audit, etc.) and external parties (e.g., co-source partners and external auditors).
• Flexibility to work independently and in a team-oriented environment depending on assignment needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Knowledge of systems and applications such as, Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Workday Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Opera Property Management System (PMS), etc. with the ability to utilize system reports for audit testing and data analytics, preferred.
• Experience utilizing audit management tools (e.g., Optro, formerly known as AuditBoard) and leveraging AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot), a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to reflect business needs.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to travel approximately 30% of the time, depending on business needs.

Skills

• Guardian of ethics guided by principles of integrity, honesty, and respect.
• Continuous learner who is constantly evolving, mastering new skills, and staying updated on industry trends.
• Natural, effective leader who takes initiative, makes decisions, and motivates others.
• Adaptive learner who is nimble in acclimating to new situations and thrives in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match, Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement, Paid Pet Bereavement, Training & Development opportunities, career growth, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more.

Pay

Salary range for this position, based on experience, is $80,000.00 to $100,000.00.

Schedule

Variable, as needed to support business operations.