Lead Internal Auditor

MFS • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Internal Auditor plans and conducts audits of organizational and functional activities in accordance with MFS Internal Audit Department policies, procedures, and professional auditing standards, with support from the Audit Manager. The role requires a strong working knowledge of company policies and procedures and staying current with the mutual fund industry. It evaluates internal controls, develops initial findings and recommendations to improve controls and operational efficiency, and oversees and allocates audit activities of staff auditors. The position also undertakes special projects at the request of internal audit management, contributes to the audit management group, and facilitates key communications professionally and effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field.
• 5–6+ years of internal or external auditing experience.
• Experience with financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Experience conducting and supervising several concurrent audit projects.
• Superior business writing and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Strong knowledge and use of Excel.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CIA, or another applicable designation desired.
• Prior industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Survey auditable areas to understand operations and assess internal controls through testing and analysis.
• Assist managers in allocating audit resources, lead audits, and reallocate staff members as needed.
• Complete all phases of audits, including planning, testing, and report writing.
• Determine appropriate auditing procedures, including whether to use data analysis.
• Evaluate controls using knowledge of technical and business processes and internal control systems.
• Conduct audits professionally and in accordance with the approved audit plan.
• Obtain, analyze, and appraise evidence to form an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and the efficiency of activities reviewed.
• Prepare formal written reports expressing opinions on internal controls and present them to audit management.
• Assess the adequacy of corrective actions taken in response to audit findings.
• Develop initial audit findings and recommendations through discussions with auditees.
• Oversee and allocate staff auditors’ audit activities.
• Perform special projects requested by internal audit management and contribute to the audit management group.
• Facilitate key communications in a professional, efficient, and effective manner.
• Stay current with the mutual fund industry and maintain working knowledge of company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.
• MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of base salary to the employee’s retirement account, separate from the company-sponsored 401(k).
• Education assistance: $100 monthly contribution toward student loans, up to a $10,000 lifetime maximum.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually.
• Access to discounted tutors and college coaches.
• Generous time off and fully paid leaves, including 20 weeks for maternity leave and 12 weeks for parental and caregiver leaves.
• Choice of medical and dental plans and an employer contribution to a Health Savings Account.
• Tax-deferred commuter benefits and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Wellness programs, including wellness webinars, an employee assistance program focused on mental health, a subsidized fitness benefit through Wellhub, virtual personal training, and well-being apps.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior