Senior Auditor

American Tower • Boston, MA

386d

About The Position

The Senior Auditor will join American Tower's Global Internal Audit department, focusing on conducting risk-based financial and operational audits, testing SOX-404 controls, and leading special projects. The role involves planning audits, developing scopes and objectives, performing audit procedures, and preparing reports that reflect the results of the work performed. The Senior Auditor will also follow up on outstanding audit issues and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver audit projects related to financial, operational, and internal control processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a financial and operational auditing environment required.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor preferred.
• Strong project management skills.
• Understanding of internal control concepts and experience applying them.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and internal auditing standards preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, VISIO, ORACLE, IDEA, and/or Audit Command Language preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SOX compliance and testing.
• Familiarity with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan audits and develop internal audit scopes and objectives.
• Perform internal audit procedures and prepare audit reports.
• Follow up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues.
• Act as project manager/team lead for complex audit projects and special assignments.
• Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and processes through detailed testing.
• Compile audit findings and recommend revisions to systems and procedures.
• Communicate audit findings to management in well-written reports.
• Manage follow-up of open audit issues and facilitate agreement with business process owners.
• Support the SOX-404 process, including scoping, planning, walkthroughs, testing, and status reporting.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional efforts to improve company operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree