Sr. Auditor

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

This position is based at our National Center office in Dallas, TX, and operates in a hybrid setting (in office 2-3 days a week). The Association offers resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization, including access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, and additional training and support.

About the role

As a key member of the Internal Audit team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams and management across the American Heart Association to assess and enhance the effectiveness of our internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance procedures in accordance with professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential risks associated with business processes, systems, and operations. Conduct risk assessments to identify high-risk areas and develop audit approaches aligned with enterprise priorities. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and assess risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead and execute internal audit projects to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Conduct interviews, gather evidence, analyze data, and assess control gaps. Identify root causes and develop actionable, risk-based recommendations. Prepare detailed audit workpapers and reports documenting findings and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance control environments and operational efficiencies. Provide advisory insights and consultative support to management to strengthen governance, risk management, and operational effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement best practices and internal control enhancements.
• Monitor the progress of action plans, perform follow-up procedures to validate remediation, and provide guidance to ensure timely and effective implementation.
• Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and action plans to senior management and stakeholders. Provide clear and concise reports that highlight risks, control deficiencies, root causes, and opportunities for improvement. Present audit results in a persuasive and influential manner to drive action.
• Collaborate with the internal audit team and management to develop and maintain an annual audit plan that aligns with the organization’s strategic objectives and risk priorities.
• Evaluate technology risks and controls, including IT general controls, data governance, and technology-enabled processes (e.g., cloud platforms, SaaS applications), as part of audit activities where applicable.
• Maintain independence, objectivity, and adherence to internal audit standards, organizational policies, and ethical requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. CPA, CIA, or other relevant certifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in auditing, preferably within a rapidly growing industry, not-for-profit, or public accounting firm.
• In-depth knowledge of internal auditing standards, techniques, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to identify patterns, detect anomalies, and assess the effectiveness of controls.
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in using audit tools and technologies, as well as data analytics.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality audit reports and recommendations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive base salary with regular market value reviews. Eligibility for incentive programs based on position.
• Health & Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Employee assistance program, wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Retirement: Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Professional Development: Access to Heart U (100,000+ resources), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentoring programs, and tuition assistance for career-related education.
• Work-Life Harmonization: Minimum of 16 days Paid Time Off (PTO) per year for new employees, increasing with seniority. 12 paid holidays annually, including year-end days off.