Internal Audit Senior

Confidential Employer; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Nashville, TN is seeking an Internal Audit Senior to lead engagements for community banks and financial institutions. You will evaluate controls, draft reports, supervise staff, and drive process improvements.

The role requires 2-5 years of internal audit experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and professional certifications (CPA/CIA/CFSA or progress toward) are preferred. A collaborative environment supports staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-5 years of internal audit experience; financial institution experience preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and banking regulations is a plus.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• CPA, CIA, CFSA, or similar certification (or progress toward) preferred.
• SOX testing experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit engagements for community banks and other financial institutions.
• Evaluate internal control systems and recommend improvements to processes, accounting systems, and efficiency.
• Assist in developing internal audit risk assessments.
• Report findings and recommendations to client management.
• Resolve open issues on engagements and draft internal audit reports.
• Delegate assignments and review the work of engagement team members.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to staff.
• Train and develop team members throughout the engagement.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team supervision

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Internal Audit Senior

Who

An audit professional with 2-5 years of internal audit or financial institution experience and strong analytical and communication skills.

What

Support and lead internal audit engagements, evaluate controls, supervise staff, and contribute to process improvements within financial institutions.

When

Full-time role available immediately.

Where

Nashville, TN

Why

To strengthen the internal audit function, develop staff, and support the growth of a specialized financial institutions audit practice.

Office Environment

Collaborative, learning-focused, and supportive of professional development.

Salary

Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

The Audit Senior participates in planning, executing, and completing internal audit engagements for financial institutions. This role involves evaluating internal controls, drafting reports, resolving issues, supervising and training team members, and recommending improvements to enhance organizational processes and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit engagements for community banks and other financial institutions.
• Evaluate internal control systems and recommend improvements to processes, accounting systems, and efficiency.
• Assist in developing internal audit risk assessments.
• Report findings and recommendations to client management.
• Resolve open issues on engagements and draft internal audit reports.
• Delegate assignments and review the work of engagement team members.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to staff.
• Train and develop team members throughout the engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-5 years of internal audit experience; financial institution experience preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and banking regulations is a plus.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• CPA, CIA, CFSA, or similar certification (or progress toward) preferred.
• SOX testing experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.