Internal Audit Analyst

Clark Construction Group, LLC•McLean, VA

About The Position

As an Internal Audit Analyst, you will interact with finance/accounting, contracts management, small business, project development/delivery, acquisitions, compliance, and many other teams directly. Not only will you work independently, but you’ll also collaborate with a diverse group of talented professionals using our cutting-edge tools and technology. Primarily, you will be responsible for completing operational, financial, and compliance audits of public and privately funded construction projects nationally with contracts between $20m and $1bn+.

Requirements

BA/BS degree (major in accounting or finance beneficial but not required}
Must have effective communication and presentation skills, willing to collaborate with key stakeholders in the organization, and ability to build strong relationships
Self-motivated, team-oriented individual with the ability to work independently, when needed
Possesses strong task management, attention to detail, and prioritization skills.
Demonstrated ability to follow through on all assigned tasks
Strong organization and follow-up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments
Strong quantitative, analytical, and reporting skills are a plus
Able to analyze complex business and technical situations, make informed decisions about appropriate corrective actions and convince others to act
A basic knowledge of accounting concepts, audit methodologies, risk-based auditing techniques, COSO Internal Control, The IIA’s International Professional Practices, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, etc.
Audit experience beneficial but not required
Ability to travel (~ 10 -20%)
Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies.
The role demands effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work.
While there are times for quiet concentration, you'll also be expected to move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, utilizing different modes of transportation.
The ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment), is also required.
This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results.
Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.
Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.
You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively.
Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

Responsibilities

Preparing audit plans and work papers for each construction project audit engagement
Developing relationships with key project management stakeholders through leading opening and closing audit meetings
Thoroughly reviewing owner contracts to assess operational, financial, and compliance requirements
Performing exception and sample-based testing of internal controls, policies, and regulations
Preparing detailed work papers and audit reports for IA management review
Working cross-functionally and partnering with project team/risk owners to track and close findings timely
Working with IA management, operations, finance, and compliance teams to continually improve efficiencies of audits
Providing peer review of work papers completed by other Internal Audit team members
Analyze findings and root causes across audits to Complete trend reporting and provide actionable insights to management to mitigate key risks
Identify risk, recommend risk mitigation plan, and work with risk owner to remediate risk
Make process improvement recommendations to executive-level management
Provide support on executive presentations, industry research, continuous monitoring, and ad-hoc reporting
Participate in department-wide process improvement initiatives and risk mitigation efforts.
Support IT audits as needed
Support additional internal audit programs including implementation of GRC application, continuous monitoring, enterprise risk assessments, and more.