Senior Specialist, Internal Audit

L3Harris Technologies•Melbourne, FL

3d•$76,500 - $164,000•Remote

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a qualified individual to join its Internal Audit team. The position provides an opportunity to build financial, operational, compliance, and business expertise through audits and special projects, while recommending ways to strengthen internal controls and business operations. The role leads audit engagements and supports stakeholders in addressing audit findings, mitigating risks, and improving business outcomes. It also contributes to audit methodology development, risk assessments, training, and other departmental initiatives. The role is based in Melbourne, Florida, or may be performed remotely. The schedule is 9/80, with employees working 80 hours over nine of every 14 days and every other Friday off. Travel may be required up to 20%, including to some international locations. The employee must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of related experience.
Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Public audit firm experience and/or industry internal audit experience.
Relevant professional certification, such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and apply findings across business situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for communicating with a variety of business stakeholders.
Ability to lead team deliverables and complete audit engagements on schedule and within allocated budget parameters.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and IIA standards.
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
Detail-oriented with good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
Proactive self-starter who can also work effectively in a team environment.
General ERP knowledge, including PeopleSoft, SAP, or CostPoint.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain knowledge of internal audit methodologies, professional auditing standards (IIA Standards, GAAS, and GAAP), and practices across financial, operational, program, and compliance audits.
Provide consultative support to business stakeholders in addressing audit results and findings, mitigating risks, and improving financial, compliance, and operational outcomes.
Lead audit engagements focused on financial reporting integrity, operational efficiency, program performance, and compliance effectiveness; develop conclusions through analysis and root-cause investigation.
Collaborate with peers, lead team efforts, and contribute to strategic departmental projects, risk assessments, and training programs.
Guide less experienced staff in adopting improved audit practices and approaches that uphold independent and objective assurance and advisory standards.
Work with cross-functional business partners and stakeholders to gather operational, financial, and program data for audit planning and risk identification, and to strengthen risk management, governance, and controls.
Continuously enhance audit methodologies and strengthen the organization's audit and internal control framework.
Develop standard audit work programs for new audit offerings or improve existing programs.
Review formal written work papers and reports documenting audit work and conclusions, ensuring they meet departmental quality standards.
Support a variety of audits, including financial, program, and operational assignments.
Fulfill other assigned duties, which may include strategic initiatives, risk assessment, and IIA self-assessment.
Adhere to the L3Harris Career Framework.
Travel up to 20%, including to some international locations.