Sr. Internal Auditor

Vernovis is a Total Talent Solutions company specializing in Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance & Accounting functions. We help professionals achieve their career goals by matching them with innovative projects and dynamic direct hire opportunities in Ohio and across the Midwest.

About the role

The Sr. Internal Auditor will bring a disciplined audit foundation while thinking beyond traditional compliance and control testing. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. They will communicate confidently with business leaders, build strong cross-functional relationships, and turn audit findings into practical recommendations that strengthen the organization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the execution of process, operational, integrated audits, and special projects to analyze and evaluate risks and controls supporting key business operations, systems, and related processes, including those tied to company objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Execute audits including development of a risk-based audit approach, planning, fieldwork, and reporting. Evaluate key risks, establish audit objectives, and develop audit programs to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify changes to company processes, systems, and emerging risks/trends, and assess their impact on the audit plan to maximize audit resources.
• Document and flowchart processes, complete walkthroughs and design assessments, and perform control effectiveness testing with appropriate supervision.
• Participate in advisory projects related to pre/post implementation of systems, processes, and strategic initiatives to ensure a strong internal control environment.
• Identify and assess the impact of control deficiencies, trends, and perform root cause analysis.
• Prepare audit findings using advanced writing skills.
• Collaborate with management and leadership to develop corrective actions, remediation, and process improvement recommendations that strengthen internal controls and add value.
• Present findings and recommendations to management and obtain agreement on remediation through status updates and closing meetings.
• Perform follow-up on management’s action plans.
• Participate in onboarding activities and assist with department audit training.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures for achieving department objectives.
• Stay abreast of best practices, emerging professional standards, regulatory initiatives, accounting, and retail industry trends and threats (internal/external). Act as a conduit for introducing these to the company and IA department.
• Advocate standard audit practice and methodology ensuring quality and consistency in accordance with IIA standards.
• Assist in the development of the annual audit plan by identifying risk areas and audits/projects for inclusion.
• Support and/or lead data analytics projects. Identify areas where data analytics can augment the annual audit plan, including ongoing/continuous monitoring activities.
• Suggest areas for integrating data analytics into the audit methodology and opportunities for automation within the business to raise awareness of efficiency opportunities.
• Create data analytics, interpret results, identify trends including root cause, and propose potential remediation.
• Stay abreast of and provide consultative input on major change initiatives as part of the company’s strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred, with a strong foundation in audit methodology, risk assessment, internal controls, and executing structured audit engagements.
• 3–5 years of audit experience, ideally combining Big 4 experience with internal audit or experience supporting complex corporate environments.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal controls, GAAP, and auditing requirements, with hands-on experience conducting walkthroughs, control testing, and documenting audit findings.
• Experience utilizing data analytics within an audit environment, with the ability to analyze information, identify trends and anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and translate results into actionable findings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline.

Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
• Strong executive communication, writing, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.