Senior Compliance Internal Auditor

Ascend Partner Firms•Bellevue, WA

3d•$85,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

At Ascend, we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firms—from rigid hierarchies and overwhelming workloads to the elusive work-life balance. We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths. Here, you're not just a number but a valued member of a community that champions both your professional and personal fulfillment. Our mission is to transform the public accounting experience into one where work-life harmony is a reality, and where your career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and robust resources . Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges to reach their full potential. For more information, visit www.ascendtogether.com . About ODC Opsahl Dawson (ODC) is a super-regional CPA firm with four office locations throughout the Pacific Northwest (PNW). We specialize in serving the audit, internal audit and compliance needs of financial institutions in the Western United States. We are a full service firm, and also provide elite Accounting, Tax Preparation, and Bookkeeping to closely held businesses and high-net worth individuals. Our firm has 175+ people across the United States working in hybrid, remote, and fully on-site arrangements. With 35+ years of proven service, we’re the go-to CPA firm for depository and non-depository financial companies. You’ll be joining a fun team and a renowned firm that was recognized as one of 2025’s Top 10 Fastest Growing Accounting Firms by Accounting Today. In January 2023, ODC made the strategic decision to join Ascend ! With Ascend’s partnership and shared resources, ODC is well positioned for strong innovation and growth in the years to come. The Role Potential Partner Track

Requirements

Research proficiency driven by the principle of life-long learning.
Analytical, detail oriented - ability to multi-task without sacrificing people skills.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, exhibiting empathy for others with positive conflict resolution skills.
Good at meeting deadlines and solving problems.
Ability to travel to client locations, which may include occasional overnight stays (limited with advance notice).
Ability to manage work-life balance while maintaining accountability and service.
Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
5-10 years combination of audit and/or compliance experience within the financial industry.
Possess and maintain one or more relevant certifications pertaining to audit, risk management and compliance (such as CIA, CCUIA, CRCM, or CFE).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of IIA guidelines and audit methodologies and techniques.
Knowledge of financial institution industry regulations, systems, operations, and internal controls
Individuals who seek to embrace the unique quality of life offered only in the PNW.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for financial institution regulatory compliance regulations with an understanding of compliance operations.
Build new and existing client relationships and participate in networking and business development activities.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Oversee the work of others on projects assigned and provide training.
Work closely with team members to follow-up on client requests and inquiries.
Assist in the preparation of Statements of Work for client projectsand monitor time allocated to projects to ensure projects stay on time and within budget.
Plan, perform, and execute compliance reviews and audit engagements.
Identify business process risks and develop testing methodologies to evaluate the adequacy of controls.
Execute test of controls and audit procedures defined in audit programs.
Research technical issues that arise during fieldwork.
Document observations and recommendations regarding violations of laws and regulations, or best practices.
Draft reports for review, presentation, and discussion with clients.