Sr. Internal Auditor

About the Role

Work closely with all levels of management and use investment industry knowledge to lead a variety of concurrent operational audits, including risk-based assessments and compliance, regulatory, and Sarbanes-Oxley reviews. Develop reports and make presentations to senior management of operational audit project plans and results, including value-added recommendations to improve internal controls. Be part of a growing Internal Audit group. Work reasonable hours with no travel required. Have the option to seek opportunities within the company after approximately 2 to 3 years of successful performance within the Internal Audit group.

Responsibilities

• Review and test functions and activities in assigned corporate and business unit areas to determine:
  • the nature of operations,
  • the risk associated with operations,
  • the adequacy of the system of controls established to achieve business objectives and mitigate associated risks.
• Direct the planning (including determination of scope and resource requirements), fieldwork (including performance and review of test work), and reporting (including communication and reporting of findings) phases of audit examinations.
• Coordinate audit work in conjunction with external and/or co-sourced auditors and internal area management.
• Manage effective time and audit work programs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal audit methodology, standard practices, and automated tools.
• Develop and transfer audit and business knowledge within the internal audit team via creation of information repositories and verbal presentations.
• Develop partnerships with client management to help solve problems, obtain audit documentation, resolve complex audit issues, and provide value via corrective as well as consultative recommendations.
• Perform Sarbanes-Oxley Sections 302 and 404 control testing in accordance with internal audit standards and assist business management in the identification of key control points surrounding business objectives.
• Perform audit work in a courteous, professional manner and in accordance with approved audit standards.
• Make oral and written presentations to business management during and at the conclusion of the examination, discussing deficiencies, corrective actions, and enhancements to improve operations and reduce risks.
• Appraise the adequacy of corrective actions taken to improve deficient conditions.
• Stay apprised of the mutual fund industry regulatory environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; MBA or professional designation (CPA, CIA, etc.) a plus.
• Three years of internal or external accounting, finance, and/or auditing experience, including audit field supervision desired.
• Sound PC application skills, notably Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes required.
• Strong initiative, teamwork, project management, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills required.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $101,000.00. This position is eligible for a competitive incentive bonus.

Benefits

• MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account, separate from the company-sponsored 401(k).
• Education Assistance:
  • MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually.
  • Access to discounted tutors and college coaches.
• Generous time off and fully paid leaves, including 20 weeks for maternity, 12 weeks for parental and caregiver leaves.
• Choice of medical and dental plans and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account.
• Tax-deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care).
• Wellness Programs:
  • Robust wellness webinars.
  • Employee assistance program with a focus on mental health.
  • Subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), including access to gyms, studios, boutique fitness locations, virtual personal training sessions, and a wide variety of well-being apps.