Internal Auditor

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role helps REI succeed by giving timely, convincing, and relevant financial analysis. The examination must be technically sound and help end-users evaluate corporate performance. It also supports decision making. The Analyst supports the FP&A team and operational divisions. This is done through financial analysis, management reporting, strategic planning, budgeting, and leading special projects. The Senior Financial Analyst works autonomously with the divisions they support. This person represents the Finance Department as a subject matter expert.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, information systems, computer science, engineering, or equivalent.
Foundational understanding of accounting, auditing, risk management, or related business concepts.
Exceptional critical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn and apply new concepts.
Ability to produce accurate, well-organized work with attention to detail.
Strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to learn and apply new concepts
Ability to produce accurate, well‑organized work with attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); exposure to Visio or SharePoint a plus.
Ability to work effectively with team members and business partners
Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Builds positive working relationships with team members and business partners.
Exposure to retail, consumer, or multi-channel business environments.
Limited travel required (10-20%).

Nice To Haves

Masters in Accounting, Finance, management information systems, computer science, or related field.
Exposure to internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or data-backed roles through internships, co-ops, or prior employment.
Familiarity with internal control concepts and common frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT, NIST).
Interest in pursuing professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP).
Experience with data analysis, automation tools, or reporting dashboards.

Responsibilities

Provides value-added and aim support on governance, risk, and control-related topics through participation in audit and advisory engagements.
Performs assigned responsibilities with guidance and coaching while developing internal audit, risk, and business acumen.
Assists in planning and executing internal audit and advisory engagements in a timely and collaborative manner.
Performs audit procedures and testing in accordance with established audit methodologies, programs, and work plans.
Reviews transactions, documents, records, reports, and procedures and prepares clear and complete audit workpapers.
Researches policies and procedures, creates basic process flowcharts, and documents process goals, risks, and controls.
Examines test results and supports the development of fact-based observations and recommendations.
Contributes to the preparation of audit reports, presentations, and supporting materials.
Supports validation, communication, tracking, and follow-up of audit findings.
Builds foundational working relationships with business partners while learning the organization’s processes and culture.
Identifies opportunities to improve processes, controls, or documentation and raises ideas for consideration.
Participates in enterprise risk assessment activities and special projects as assigned by Internal Audit leadership.