Senior, Compliance & Internal Auditor

Spectrum Retirement Communities•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Senior, Compliance & Internal Auditor is responsible for work across compliance, systems controls, and internal audit, evaluating compliance with internal policies, efficiency of operational and financial processes and systems, and effectiveness of internal controls. The Senior, Compliance & Internal Auditor independently manages defined compliance workstreams and provides guidance, training, and support to team members at the corporate office and within communities. This position oversees and maintains systems controls to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of operational and financial systems, identifying gaps and implementing improvements to support effective internal processes. This position conducts operational, compliance, and financial assessments to ensure the integrity of business activities, identifying areas for improvement to mitigate risks across the organization and enhance operational efficiencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance, or related field, required.
5 or more years’ experience in internal audit, compliance, public accounting or a related field, required.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, or other relevant qualifications a plus.
Experience with system implementations, configuration reviews, or IT audit procedures, is strongly preferred.
Yardi Voyager and auditing software experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned compliance workstreams independently with limited supervision, including coordinating policy distribution, supporting the annual compliance risk assessment process, and managing specific project deliverables tied to system implementations.
Support policy and procedure development by assisting the Director, Compliance & Internal Audit in drafting, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures to reflect current company standards. Ensure policies are accurate, clearly written, and formatted consistently and maintain version control within the policy library.
Conduct system controls review to identify and evaluate control gaps and inefficiencies within operational and financial systems including expansion and improvement of automated controls, user access, and permissions structures to ensure appropriate segregation of duties, and review of system configurations to ensure compliance.
Planning, executing, and completing audits across various functional areas, primarily operational and compliance audits, and occasionally limited scope financial audits.
Identify and evaluate risks that could impact the achievement of company objectives and recommend improvements to processes.