Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

Oversees and conducts the auditing of accounting and financial data of various departments for the Company. Assists in developing plans to ensure the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and other regulatory requirements. Oversees continuous improvement projects within Finance and Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and conducts internal audits including operational/program audits.
• Works with external auditors in the preparation of financial statements and other financial reporting, including:
  • Auditing management’s work or verifying information released to third parties.
  • Providing direct assistance in the quarterly review process, risk assessment process, and audit of the year-end financial statements.
• Develops plans to complete the Company’s compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 and Organizations of the Treadway Commission and other regulatory requirements.
• Assists in the design and administration of audit policies and procedures within the Company.
• Creates the planning and scheduling of internal audits.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with business units, counterparts, and other internal customers to achieve business results.
• Recommends continuous improvement opportunities to enhance current processes and procedures based on audits performed.
• Performs root cause analysis for deviations, exceptions, and errors identified.
• Fosters the Company’s core values and culture throughout the work environment.
• Screens, interviews, and makes recommendations for hiring potential associates.
• Coaches and provides leadership, direction, motivation, and supervision of direct reports.
• Appraises performance, provides performance feedback, takes corrective actions, and oversees training and development of staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) in Accounting or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least 3 years related experience in public accounting, reaching Team Lead or In-Charge level preferred.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and Visio.
• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Section 404.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workiva/Wdesk software.

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Makes decisions daily on use of resources, performance, and budgets.

Physical Demands

• Able to move about the work environment.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.

Work Environment

Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions.

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight stays.