Staff Auditor

About the role

Join the team at Whitecap Search and play a crucial role in enhancing internal audit and compliance processes. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact the global supply chain while growing professionally within a supportive and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage in compliance activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley, focusing on the documentation and evaluation of internal controls in accordance with Section 404.
• Conduct operational and financial audits to review the effectiveness of internal controls, business process efficiencies, compliance with external reporting requirements, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Document audit procedures and conclusions through detailed and fully supported work-papers.
• Work closely with other auditors and process owners to identify process improvement opportunities and effective internal controls.
• Facilitate process improvements implementation efforts.
• Collaborate with external auditors to meet external audit requirements.
• Perform all activities in a manner that reflects the highest professional standards and conduct, consistent with the "Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing" as published by the Institute of Internal Auditors and company policies & procedures.
• Perform other duties and work on ad hoc projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent work experience required.
• 2–4 years of verifiable work experience within Public Accounting, Financial Services Institution, or Fortune 500 in relevant areas.
• Familiarity with documentation and evaluation of internal controls, with experience using internal controls frameworks such as COSO desired.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• CPA or CIA candidate desired.
• Ability to analyze processes/problems logically and comprehensively, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information.
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential matters in a tactful and discreet manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working within a team environment.
• Must be able to work on-site four days per week (Monday–Thursday) in accordance with the hybrid work model.
• Must be at a commutable distance (within 50 miles) to the Purchase, NY office.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Sponsorship is not available.