Manager, Internal Audit

Walker & Dunlop•Bethesda, MD

4d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities. Department Overview The mission of Walker and Dunlop’s Internal Audit (“IA”) department is to protect and enhance organizational value by providing our stakeholders with risk‐based, independent, objective, and reliable assurance, advice, and insight designed to mitigate risk, add value, and improve W&D’s operations. IA acts as a valuable business partner to senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors by providing assurance, information, analyses, and advice to assist management in fulfilling its responsibilities for ensuring operations are managed ethically, effectively, and efficiently within an environment of strong internal controls. The Impact You Will Have The Internal Audit Manager is a key member of the team who will assist in the planning and execution of operational audits, reviews, and risk assessments under the direction of the SVP-Internal Audit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance
4+ years’ experience in finance/accounting/audit
Must be a critical thinker with a keen interest in improving the Company’s internal control structure
Strong accounting, finance and analytical skills
Excellent business judgment and strong critical thinking skills
Exceptional communication skills, written and oral, as well as relationship building skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Detail-oriented, works accurately and efficiently
Energetic, flexible collaborator with the ability to adapt in a changing environment
Identifies new ways to approach existing processes and maintains an ownership approach to problem-solving
Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

Nice To Haves

CPA or CIA preferred
Financial services and public accounting experience preferred
Preferred working knowledge and understanding of multifamily lending and servicing and experience in leading audits of operations, regulatory compliance, and financial statements of a SEC registrant

Responsibilities

Develop and execute audit procedures to assess the operating effectiveness of internal controls
Develop recommendations for improving internal controls, operating efficiency, and the adequacy of company records and recordkeeping
Report audit findings and recommendations based on audit results
Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits
Assist in the creation of the annual audit plan to be presented to the Audit Committee
Perform annual testing of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting (SOX)
Assist external auditors in their completion of the financial statement audit, HUD/GNMA and USAP compliance audits
Establish budgets and control project hours to meet deadlines
Communicate audit plan and status with management
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023
Comprehensive benefit options that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™
Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
Competitive dental and vision benefits
401(k) + match
Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that promote health, engagement, and balance
Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching