MSRB Senior Internal Auditor

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor works as a member of the Internal Audit Department to review the Massachusetts State Board of Retirement’s (MSRB) processes for efficiency, effectiveness, and adequacy of controls. The role leads and executes audits, helps maintain MSRB’s risk-based audit planning and internal control documents, and provides consulting support to MSRB departments. It also supports communications with external auditors, third parties, and state agencies as needed.

The position is hybrid following an initial in-office orientation period that includes virtual, in-person, and on-the-job training. A gradual transition to hybrid work takes place during the first 3–8 weeks. The posting describes two days in the office each week, including either a Monday or Friday, plus one additional mandatory in-person department meeting day per month. Travel is required as needed. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, a related field, or a certificate in accountancy, and a professional designation.
• 5–7 years of audit experience in government, a large public accounting or audit firm, or a major corporation.
• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Global Internal Audit Standards.
• A comprehensive auditing skill set spanning financial, compliance, and operational areas.
• Experience leading audits, conducting research, interpreting laws and regulations, analyzing data, developing audit findings and recommendations, and writing reports.
• Experience conducting risk assessments.
• Experience using audit management and analytic software.
• Advanced knowledge of auditing standards and ability to work independently and lead audits with autonomy and professional judgment.
• Familiarity with COSO, complex organizational structures, and information technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely to personnel at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal, critical-thinking, organizational, and project-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple engagements and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to analyze complex processes and assess their efficiency, effectiveness, and related controls.
• Adherence to Treasury policies and an appropriate, effective set of core values and beliefs; commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds and sit for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Internal Auditor designation.
• Government audit experience.
• Experience auditing retirement systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing MSRB’s risk-based annual audit plan.
• Lead and execute internal audits evaluating internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with applicable regulations, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Coordinate and maintain Treasury’s annual process for reviewing and updating MSRB policies, the internal control plan, and the business continuity plan.
• Act as a business consultant for MSRB departments.
• Complete special projects requested by Treasury executive management or the Director of Internal Audit.
• Serve as back-up to the MSRB Audit Supervisor as liaison to external auditors, third-party entities, and state agencies.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other tasks or projects as requested.

What This Job Offers

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