Lead Auditor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee various assurance and advisory projects simultaneously as the Auditor in Charge, from the planning phase to reporting.

• Conduct engagement-level risk assessments, incorporating fraud risk considerations to pinpoint key risks, controls, and opportunities for improvement.

• Create and implement audit programs that are in accordance with our auditing methodology and applicable recognized frameworks (e.g., COSO).

• Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls, including SOX controls, and assess any control deficiencies and audit findings.

• Analyze root causes of audit findings and formulate practical, value-added recommendations that strike a balance between risk mitigation and business goals.

• Prepare or conduct detailed reviews of workpapers following departmental quality standards.

• Supervise, mentor, and formally review the work of junior and senior auditors to guarantee quality, consistency, and compliance with departmental standards.

• Work collaboratively with IT auditors to create an integrated audit strategy, as needed.

• Clearly and promptly communicate engagement status, emerging risks, and results to management and audit leadership.

• Write clear and concise audit reports and present findings to management; assist in issue validation and tracking for remediation.

• Contribute to the annual audit risk assessment process.

• Encourage ongoing improvement in audit methodologies, tools, and the application of AI and data analytics.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in internal or external auditing.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.

• Professional accounting or auditing designation (e.g., CPA, CIA) or actively pursuing one.

• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with audit and analytics tools (e.g. AuditBoard, ACL, PowerBI, Access, SQL).

• Maintain unquestionable personal and professional ethics.

• Proven experience in leading complex audit engagements and supervising team members.

• Strong understanding of control and risk frameworks.

• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

• Quick to adapt to change; able to shift priorities easily with a positive attitude in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.

• Capable of effectively interfacing and building strong relationships both externally and internally across various business functions.

• Exceptional intellect with strong analytical skills and the ability to think creatively to devise innovative solutions to overcome challenges.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; skilled at persuasively presenting information.

• Up-to-date knowledge of The Institute of Internal Auditor’s Global Internal Audit Standards.

• Willingness to travel occasionally as necessary to meet business objectives.

• Experience in collaborating and coordinating within a geographically dispersed organization (U.S.).

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid Parental Leave.

• Company Matched 401k.

• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays + Paid Volunteer Time.

• Diversity Alliance Resource Groups.

• Employee Stock Purchase Program.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Charitable Gift Matching.

• Job Required Equipment & Services Will Be Provided.