Sr Auditor

American Tower • Boston, MA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Auditor to join American Tower's Global Internal Audit department. The Global Internal Audit team conducts risk-based financial and operational audits, tests Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 (“SOX-404”) controls and leads special projects and investigations in accordance with the team's plan. Day to day you will plan audits, develop internal audit scopes and objectives, perform internal audit procedures, and prepare internal audit reports that reflect the results of the work performed. Additionally, the Senior Auditor performs follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues. As a Senior Auditor you will partner cross-functionally to deliver audit projects focusing on financial, operational, and internal control processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a financial and operational auditing environment performing multiple projects and working with varying internal and external team members required.
• Strong project management skills.
• Understanding of internal control concepts and experience with applying them to plan, perform, manage, and report on the evaluation of various business processes, areas, and functions.
• Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to other project team members.
• Knowledge of GAAP, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, SOX, and Institute of Internal Auditors Standards and Practice Advisories as well as an understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and Power Point as well as experience with ORACLE and Audit Board, preferred
• Approximately 10% travel may be required to support the position's responsibilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, SOX, and Institute of Internal Auditors Standards and Practice Advisories as well as an understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and Power Point as well as experience with ORACLE and Audit Board, preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager/team lead to independently conduct complex audit projects and special assignments.
• Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and processes through detailed testing.
• Compile audit findings recommend value-added revisions to systems and procedures, and communicate audit findings to management in well written reports.
• Manage follow-up of open audit issues and facilitate agreement with business process owner to ensure timely closure of action plans.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional efforts to improve Company operations, including but not limited to project task forces, internal control committees, corporate-wide initiatives, process excellence teams, or other efforts.
• Support the SOX-404 process, including scoping, planning, walkthroughs, testing, status reporting, and communicating with external auditors and effectively supporting their initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees