Audit & Field Rotation Senior Auditor

Taylor Morrison•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

As the Audit & Field Rotation Senior Auditor at Taylor Morrison, you will participate in the company’s internal control and risk management activities through audits and SOX and lead the development of a comprehensive Audit-to-Field Rotation Program. This program is designed to transition candidates into corporate and field accounting or finance roles within 12-18 months of hire. You will be a participant in hiring, training, and managing the development of participants through the new program, as well as participating in other Internal Audit activities, including division audits, SOX compliance, and department initiatives. This role includes an expectation that you will rotate out of the Internal Audit department, transitioning into a corporate position at our Scottsdale, AZ headquarters or a field position in one of 20 markets across the country.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
At least four years of applicable experience, including experience in Internal Audit (compliance, operational, and/or IT related), External Audit, Accounting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Comprehensive knowledge of professional standards, audit methodologies, and tools that support audit processes
Advanced PC application skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, ACL)
Strong interpersonal and consultative skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization
Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable
Comply with company policies and procedure
Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Nice To Haves

Specific certifications: CISA, CIA, CFE, CPA are a plus
Data analytics skills (Alteryx, PowerBI, UIPath) a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and oversight of a formal curriculum and development plan to prepare candidates for a transition to Corporate and field accounting or finance roles within 12-18 months.
Participate in the hiring, training, and development of new program participants, ensuring their successful transition into field roles.
Contribute to the execution of audit procedures related to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and risk-based audits.
Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, the accuracy and timeliness of financial information, and the efficiency of business operations, ensuring compliance with internal and external guidelines.
Ensure that all audit documentation meets professional and corporate standards.
Effectively communicate audit results through verbal and written reports.
Work collaboratively with management to develop and implement responses to audit findings, providing guidance and support in a consultative manner.
Cultivate strong relationships with field accounting and finance teams, Corporate Accounting, and other key stakeholders.
Deploy and shadow field teams and Corporate Accounting throughout the development timeline, and partner on various initiatives to ensure a seamless transition for program participants.
Lead, train, supervise, and provide performance feedback to new internal audit team and program participants.
Support continuous development through coaching and mentoring.
Provide timely status updates to the Director of Audit, executive management, and auditees, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the audit and development processes.
Engage in various department initiatives and special projects, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation within the Internal Audit function.
As part of the development process, you will be expected to rotate into the field yourself, with potential opportunities available at Corporate or in one of 20 markets across the country. This transition will align with the goals of the Audit-to-Field Rotation Program.