Senior Internal Auditor – Financial Controls

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

📋 Description

• Oversee all phases of SOX audit engagements, encompassing risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, and reporting.

• Execute audit procedures by establishing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, pinpointing issues, and documenting conclusions.

• Facilitate SOX control walkthroughs with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Identify and document audit findings and recommendations.

• Track and report on remediation progress, ensuring timely development and implementation of corrective action plans.

• Review records and independently assess procedures for the effectiveness of internal controls and adherence to company policies and procedures.

• Assist with SOX preparedness and control design for newly acquired entities.

• Create risk assessments and control frameworks, coordinating with co-source and external audit teams.

• Conduct audits according to the agreed-upon scope, milestones, and audit programs.

• Collaborate with team members to strategize and execute audits.

• Clearly communicate findings, observations, and recommendations to management.

• Remain updated on industry trends, emerging risks, and best practices in internal auditing.

• Provide mentorship and training to colleagues.

• Support internal investigations, operational audits, and special projects.

• Work alongside external auditors and other resources to address information and documentation requests.

• Collaborate with co-source resources regarding testing methodologies, walkthrough scheduling, and evidence requirements.

• Report directly to the Internal Audit Manager – Financial Controls, with assistance from the VP of Internal Audit.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another business-related field from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience, ideally within a public accounting firm or corporate internal audit function in the government contracting sector.

• Proficient knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).

• Strong analytical and technical abilities.

• Capability to maintain a high degree of objectivity and independence.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal abilities for engaging with various management levels.

• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, management, and external entities.

• Competence in functioning effectively within a professional team setting.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or other audit-related credentials are preferred.

• Experience with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or Costpoint is preferred.

• Familiarity with IT application controls/IPE testing is advantageous.

• Knowledge of data analytics tools is a plus.

• Experience in supporting SOX integration for newly acquired companies, multinational organizations, or intricate organizational structures is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonuses.

• Equity awards.

• Overtime compensation for non-exempt employees, as applicable.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan.

• Company contributions to a health savings account.

• Telemedicine services.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Legal insurance.

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• Benefits for parental leave.

• Paid parental leave.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Support for professional development.

• Wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

• Flexible work schedules.

• 9/80 work program.

• Competitive vacation policy.

• Health/emergency leave.

• Community service hours.

• Career growth and skill enhancement programs and activities.