Senior Internal Auditor

Nexamp•Washington, DC

1d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nexamp is looking to hire a Senior Internal Auditor. You will be responsible for conducting ongoing audits of all Inflation Reduction Act projects and working in close alignment with the tax equity process. You will be accountable for proactively identifying and escalating risks on active projects, and for ensuring that all PWA-related issues are fully resolved, cured, and supported by complete and accurate documentation. You will be based in the Washington DC Office, and will be hybrid. You will report to the Director, Labor Compliance.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in auditing, investigations, labor compliance, regulatory compliance, or related compliance-focused work.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, Human Resources, Construction Management, or a related field required.
Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct, and document audits and investigations related to regulatory or contractual compliance matters, including preparing clear, organized, and defensible findings and reports.
Ability to interpret technical materials, statutes, regulations, compliance guidance, contracts, and related documentation, and apply requirements to specific business or project conditions.
Experience reviewing and analyzing payroll, contract, invoice, or other compliance-related documentation to identify discrepancies, risks, or noncompliance issues.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to gather, organize, analyze, and maintain large volumes of data with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience using data analysis tools and information management systems.
Ability to prepare professional audit reports, investigative summaries, compliance correspondence, and executive-ready documentation.
Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and a passion for solving tomorrow’s climate crisis today.
Demonstrated experience effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond the organization.
Experience showcasing initiative to improve work, processes, products, and services across the organization, while demonstrating accountability and an ownership mentality.
Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify root causes, and develop creative, practical solutions.
Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and credibility across the industry.
Eagerness to develop a strong understanding of Nexamp’s business operations and apply that knowledge to inform decisions and drive results.

Nice To Haves

Experience with prevailing wage laws, certified payroll review, apprenticeship requirements, Davis-Bacon compliance, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credit requirements, or related labor compliance regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review certified payroll records (CPRs), fringe benefits, and apprenticeship documentation for accuracy and compliance with federal and state labor regulations.
Collect, organize, and analyze payroll data, reports, spreadsheets, and databases to support compliance determinations and analytical reporting.
Complete compliance audits; calculate underpayments, restitution, applicable interest, fines, and penalties where required. Prepare audit findings for review.
Investigate complaints of noncompliance related to prevailing wage payments, fringe benefits, and apprenticeship violations.
Owns the development and execution of processes that ensure the company remains audit-ready at all times, with complete, accurate, and compliant PWA documentation aligned with federal and state requirements.
Monitor updates to federal and state labor laws, prevailing wage determinations, and apprenticeship standards.
Integrate regulatory changes into internal procedures, controls, and compliance practices.
Report monthly on key internal audit metrics summarizing findings, trends, and risk exposure.
Maintain contractor compliance profiles and ensure accurate documentation management.
Interface with contractors, internal leadership, client representatives, and government agencies to resolve compliance issues.
Monitors and audits domestic content documentation across all applicable projects to ensure compliance with federal requirements.
Verifies completeness, accuracy, and consistency of supporting records, and escalates any gaps or risks for timely resolution.