Senior Internal Auditor - Operational

Overview

This role serves as a Senior Internal Auditor – Operational and provides team leadership and oversight for field audits across a branch and distribution center network. The position is responsible for ensuring quality and consistency through workpaper reviews and supports drafting audit reports for an audit plan covering over 150 locations annually. The role also takes an active part in location selection and other program planning activities.

Responsibilities

• Integrate IPPF components into audit engagements to ensure conformance with mandatory requirements and leading practices.
• Develop and drive the audit program, including:
  • Communicating engagement objectives and scope to stakeholders
  • Documenting process walkthroughs and flowcharts
  • Developing analytical procedures and sample-based testing
  • Gathering evidence to support conclusions
• Draft engagement findings and assist with compiling and distributing results to management.
• Present findings in close meetings with stakeholders.
• Lead audit engagements, facilitating discussions with management on risk mitigation efforts and the feasibility of process improvements.
• Perform first-level review of workpapers and provide coaching notes to the audit team.
• Evaluate fraud risk assessment processes and controls; conduct audit procedures to identify and analyze potential fraud indicators.
• Identify discrepancies between established fraud procedures and gathered evidence, and discuss possible root causes with management.
• Participate in meetings and collaborate with management to coordinate assurance coverage and reduce redundant testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area; advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years’ progressive experience in internal/external audit, accounting, or finance, or minimum of 2 years in public accounting at a Big 4 or National Firm.
• Experience running/leading small teams.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerBI and Visio; knowledge of Workday, AuditBoard, Oracle, Sage X3 is a plus.
• Experience working in a remote environment is a plus.
• Certification required prior to hire date for the role. Other certifications not listed below will be considered for applicability.
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – The Institute of Internal Auditors – North America
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience running/leading small teams.
• Experience working in a remote environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $6,858.34 - $10,975.00 (estimated pay range for this position; actual pay rate may vary by location and depends on qualifications and prior experience).
• This role is bonus or incentive plan eligible.
• Benefits may include health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company match.
• Additional enhancements may include mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, and community involvement opportunities.

Location

• Fully remote, based anywhere in the United States near a major airport.
• Hybrid option: out of corporate offices in Newport News, VA, according to company policy.
• Must be available to work East Coast hours.

Travel

• Travel 25–40% in the US.
• Travel includes Canada.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(A).