Senior Internal Auditor

Guidehouse • Tysons, VA

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About The Position

o Execute internal audit and internal control testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting o Perform walkthroughs, risk assessments, and control testing in accordance with the annual audit plan o Prepare clear, complete, and well-supported audit workpapers and testing documentation o Identify control deficiencies, assess severity, and assist management in developing effective remediation plans o Communicate audit observations, risks, and recommendations to process owners and management o Coordinate with external auditors to support reliance, walkthroughs, and audit requests o Assist with updating audit documentation, control narratives, and process flows o Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies, documentation standards, and SOX processes o Stay current on US GAAP, internal control standards, and regulatory developments impacting public companies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience OR 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a public company controllership environment
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting processes
• Experience performing control testing and documenting audit conclusions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA, CIA, or progress toward professional certification
• Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) experience
• Experience supporting a public company SOX program
• Familiarity with ERP systems and audit tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday)

Responsibilities

• Execute internal audit and internal control testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting
• Perform walkthroughs, risk assessments, and control testing in accordance with the annual audit plan
• Prepare clear, complete, and well-supported audit workpapers and testing documentation
• Identify control deficiencies, assess severity, and assist management in developing effective remediation plans
• Communicate audit observations, risks, and recommendations to process owners and management
• Coordinate with external auditors to support reliance, walkthroughs, and audit requests
• Assist with updating audit documentation, control narratives, and process flows
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies, documentation standards, and SOX processes
• Stay current on US GAAP, internal control standards, and regulatory developments impacting public companies

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees