Senior Internal Auditor - Operational

This role provides senior-level leadership across a large-scale operational internal audit program covering more than 150 locations annually. You will lead audit engagements spanning financial, operational, compliance, governance, risk, and control processes in a collaborative environment where sound judgment and clear communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational internal audit engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring alignment with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), applicable standards, and quality assurance requirements.
• Develop audit programs, define engagement objectives and scope, conduct process walkthroughs and flowcharting, design analytical procedures, perform sample-based testing, and gather sufficient evidence to support conclusions.
• Select and support planning for branch and distribution center audits across a broad annual audit plan, helping determine appropriate locations and engagement priorities.
• Draft audit findings and reports, clearly communicating control deficiencies, risks, root causes, and recommended improvements.
• Present findings and conclusions during audit close meetings and facilitate constructive discussions with management regarding remediation and process improvements.
• Lead audit teams by reviewing workpapers, providing coaching notes, reinforcing quality standards, and supporting the professional development of audit associates.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control processes across financial and operational activities.
• Assess fraud risk management processes, identify potential fraud indicators, investigate discrepancies, and discuss underlying root causes with management.
• Evaluate compliance programs, including their effectiveness in monitoring objectives, supporting training, assessing regulatory and policy adherence, and improving controls.
• Assess supply chain processes including strategic sourcing, vendor management, procurement, warehousing, logistics, and inventory management.
• Apply data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, patterns, and potential areas of risk during audit planning and fieldwork.
• Identify opportunities to use AI, automation, and other technology solutions to improve audit testing, efficiency, and consistency.
• Collaborate with management and executive stakeholders to coordinate assurance coverage, minimize redundant testing, and maintain strong relationships across the organization.
• Manage engagement schedules, meetings, agendas, minutes, follow-up actions, project updates, and stakeholder communications to ensure audit objectives and deadlines are achieved.
• Navigate disagreements regarding engagement timing, scope, or findings using sound conflict-management and escalation practices.
• Take ownership of complex engagements and consistently deliver thorough, high-quality audit work.
• Contribute to recruitment activities and support the development of new team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is a plus.
• At least 4 years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, or finance, or at least 2 years of public accounting experience with a Big Four or national accounting firm.
• Previous experience leading or running small audit teams, with the ability to provide effective coaching and quality oversight.
• Required professional certification before the hire date, with applicable credentials including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• Strong knowledge of internal audit principles, governance, risk management, compliance, internal controls, and professional audit standards.
• Experience evaluating operational and financial processes and identifying control deficiencies, root causes, risks, and practical remediation opportunities.
• Familiarity with supply chain and operational processes such as procurement, vendor management, warehousing, logistics, and inventory.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Power BI and Visio; familiarity with Workday, AuditBoard, Oracle, or Sage X3 is advantageous.
• Strong data analytics capabilities and an interest in applying automation and AI-enabled technologies to audit processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex audit findings clearly to management and executive stakeholders.
• Strong project and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, complex engagements, and deadlines.
• Well-developed analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High ethical standards, professional judgment, impartiality, and discretion when handling sensitive business information.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities, with the confidence to collaborate with stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a remote, collaborative team environment.
• Adaptability, initiative, ownership, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Estimated monthly salary range of $6,858.34–$10,975.00, with the specific rate determined by qualifications, experience, and location.
• Bonus opportunity: Eligibility for a bonus or incentive plan.
• Fully remote position available anywhere in the United States near a major airport, with the option for hybrid work from corporate offices where applicable.
• Approximately 25–40% travel within the United States, including travel to Canada.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Paid time-off programs designed to support vacation, personal needs, and well-being.
• Life insurance and additional financial protection benefits.
• Mental health support: Coverage and resources supporting mental and emotional well-being.
• Paid parental leave and family-building benefits.
• Inclusive benefits: Programs and offerings designed to accommodate diverse personal and family circumstances.
• Access to associate discount programs.
• Opportunities to participate in community-focused initiatives.
• Professional development: Exposure to complex, enterprise-wide audit engagements and opportunities to develop leadership, analytics, technology, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• A team-oriented culture emphasizing integrity, continuous improvement, flexibility, and high-quality work.