Auditor

Russell Tobin; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 85,239 - 121,401; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A financial services recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Auditor in Jersey City, NJ. This mid-senior level contract role requires over 7 years in IT audit or data governance. Key responsibilities include leading data strategy initiatives and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. Strong analytical skills and stakeholder engagement experience are essential for success in this position. Competitive pay of $75/hr is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data sourcing and management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead business line streams for Finance & Tax.
• Document existing workflows and highlight improvements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Business analysis

Data governance

Analytical problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

7+ years in IT audit or data governance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Power Platform

JIRA

SharePoint

Job description

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Base pay range

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• Lead business line streams for Finance & Tax, addressing data issues and implementing sourcing structures.
• Identify anomalies through data quality checks and design remediation plans.
• Document existing and proposed workflows to highlight process improvements.
• Present data-related issues to appropriate data governance bodies and follow up on resolution.
• Business Analysis & Process Improvement
• Elicit and document business requirements for data strategy implementation.
• Enhance upstream processes and the data control environment to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Partner with Finance and Technology teams to align data flows with accounting/reporting standards.
• Project & Stakeholder Management
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of assigned projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across multiple global locations.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders to drive consensus on data strategy and solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in IT audit, data governance, or IT control framework implementation, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Strong experience in:
• Business analysis, data sourcing/management
• Application testing and documentation
• Financial systems, products, and reporting (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP, month-end close, multi-currency accounting)
• Deep understanding of accounting and general ledger structures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and influence decisions with autonomy.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience, especially with senior management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Power Platform.
• Working knowledge of JIRA, SharePoint, and basic project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
• Experience with emerging data/analytic tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, AI, or robotic process automation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Banking, Investment Banking, and Financial Services

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