Internal – Financial Auditor

Overview

This role involves joining an internal audit team focused on financial and transaction audits within the real estate industry. The organization provides financial analysis, marketing, and accounting support to real estate private equity investors, developers, fund managers, brokers, and others. Transactions handled range from multifamily apartment complexes to large office towers in the US and European markets, with values from $10 million to over $200 million USD.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed audits of accounting transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and journal entries
• Conduct testing and reviews to ensure accuracy, compliance with accounting standards, and adherence to company policies
• Identify discrepancies, process gaps, and potential control weaknesses in financial operations
• Evaluate accounting workflows and internal controls for efficiency and effectiveness
• Recommend improvements to strengthen processes and reduce operational risk
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, or areas requiring corrective action
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings and recommendations
• Present observations and action plans to management and leadership teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of audit findings
• Assist in developing audit plans, methodologies, templates, and documentation standards
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, GAAP, and applicable regulations
• Maintain organized audit workpapers and support ongoing audit initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or financial accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal control frameworks (such as COSO), and audit methodologies
• Experience in the real estate or property management industry is preferred
• Proficiency with accounting and ERP systems; experience with Yardi is a plus
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience contributing to process improvements, compliance reviews, and audit reporting
• Willingness to work EST/PST US timezone shifts
• Strong hands-on experience in financial audits and accounting processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment when handling confidential financial information

Employment Details

• Title: Internal Financial Auditor
• Department: Accounting
• Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Location: Remote
• Shift Time: EST/PST US Timezone