ICFR Audit Lead | Controls & Compliance Expert

CBIZ; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Lead Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) audit professional to manage engagements from planning through completion for a diverse client portfolio. You will perform risk assessments, develop audit plans and testing strategies, and ensure compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

You will review workpapers, identify deficiencies, coordinate remediation testing, monitor budgets and timelines, and communicate findings to clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA licensure.
• 3+ years of public accounting audit experience, including ICFR engagements.
• Experience leading audit engagements and supervising professional staff.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, auditing standards, PCAOB standards, and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience utilizing audit technologies, data analysis tools, Microsoft Excel, and other relevant software applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICFR audit engagements from planning through completion for diverse clients.
• Perform risk assessments and develop audit plans, testing strategies, and procedures.
• Execute complex audit procedures in line with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review workpapers and audit documentation for accuracy and support of conclusions.
• Identify control deficiencies, determine severity, and develop remediation testing plans.
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, and timelines; communicate status and risks to management and clients.
• Serve as primary client contact, building strong relationships through responsive service.
• Communicate findings, observations, recommendations, and engagement results to clients and leadership.
• Provide guidance on internal control matters to support client service and advisory opportunities.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop associates through feedback and training.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and development of team members.
• Research technical accounting, auditing, and regulatory issues; develop practical recommendations.
• Stay current on accounting, auditing, internal control, and regulatory developments.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and support business development and community involvement.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, project management, and commitment to high-quality client service.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Audit planning

Testing strategies

Client relations

Budget & timelines

Team mentorship

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Excel / audit tools

Education

Master's degree

CPA license

Tools

Audit technologies

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CBIZ in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Lead Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) audit professional to manage engagements from planning through completion for a diverse client portfolio. You will perform risk assessments, develop audit plans and testing strategies, and ensure compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

You will review workpapers, identify deficiencies, coordinate remediation testing, monitor budgets and timelines, and communicate findings to clients