Senior Internal Auditor

TruGreen•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls, operational processes, risk management practices, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The role conducts risk-based internal audits, identifies opportunities to strengthen controls and improve business performance, and provides practical recommendations to management. Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, this position independently executes assigned audit engagements from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, testing, documentation, and reporting, in accordance with established internal audit methodologies and professional standards. It requires analytical skills, sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships while maintaining independence and objectivity. The position may require up to 25% overnight travel to support operational and site audits, investigations, training, and other business needs. The employee must be physically located in the United States while performing the job and must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in English.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, internal controls, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience conducting financial, operational, compliance, or internal control audits.
Strong understanding of internal auditing principles, risk-based auditing methodologies, internal controls, and business processes.
Ability to independently plan and execute assigned audit procedures, evaluate evidence, and develop well-supported conclusions.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify risks, evaluate control deficiencies, and recommend practical improvements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting audit findings and communicating results and recommendations to management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.
Must be physically located in the United States while performing the job.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or progress toward certification.
Experience with audit management software or data analytics tools.
Experience independently managing audit engagements or coordinating audit activities with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute assigned financial, operational, compliance, and internal control audits under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit.
Perform engagement-level risk assessments, identify key business risks, evaluate existing controls, and develop risk-aligned audit procedures.
Evaluate business processes, transactions, financial records, and supporting documentation for accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and control effectiveness.
Develop audit programs and testing procedures, establish testing criteria, analyze evidence, and identify control deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
Conduct interviews, walkthroughs, and other information-gathering activities to understand business processes, identify risks, and evaluate internal controls.
Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive audit workpapers documenting procedures, evidence, findings, and conclusions.
Independently manage assigned audit activities from planning through reporting, meeting timelines and ensuring audit objectives and supporting evidence are adequate.
Discuss preliminary findings with management to validate observations, identify root causes, assess risks, and obtain management responses.
Develop practical, risk-based recommendations to strengthen controls, improve operational efficiency, and reduce business risk.
Prepare audit reports and presentations communicating findings, risks, root causes, and recommendations to management.
Support the Director of Internal Audit in communicating significant audit matters to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
Perform follow-up procedures to evaluate corrective-action progress and determine whether identified risks have been addressed.
Maintain effective working relationships with business leaders and process owners while preserving professional independence and objectivity.
Identify opportunities to improve internal audit processes, methodologies, and departmental effectiveness.
Assist with special projects, investigations, and other risk assessment activities as directed by the Director of Internal Audit.