Internal Auditor

The Bolton Group; Pendergrass (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolton Group in the United States is seeking an Internal Auditor to join our finance team and strengthen internal controls, risk management, and compliance across the organization. The role emphasizes partnering with business leaders to implement process improvements and drive operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally to identify opportunities for improvement and help implement sustainable solutions that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Public Accounting, External Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, MBA, or progress toward certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, compliance, and business processes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen governance and risk management.
• Conduct audits involving accounting, finance, procurement, inventory, supply chain, operations, and administrative functions.
• Assess compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Document audit findings, identify root causes, and collaborate with management to develop corrective action plans.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and validate the effectiveness of process improvements.
• Assist with fraud risk assessments, investigations, and special audit projects as needed.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, including process mapping, root cause analysis, and Kaizen events.
• Partner with department leaders to improve operational efficiency while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Coordinate activities with corporate internal audit and external audit teams.
• Support annual financial statement audits, inventory observations, and compliance reviews.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Participate in system implementations, business process redesigns, and other strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Location: Pendergrass, GA (Hybrid - minimum one remote day per week)

Compensation: Target salary around $90,000 (some flexibility)

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an Internal Auditor to join their growing finance team. This position plays a critical role in evaluating and strengthening internal controls, risk management practices, compliance activities, and operational processes across the organization. Beyond traditional audit responsibilities, this role is highly focused on partnering with business leaders to implement process improvements and drive operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working cross-functionally, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping implement sustainable solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce organizational risk.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, compliance, and business processes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen governance and risk management.
• Conduct audits involving accounting, finance, procurement, inventory, supply chain, operations, and administrative functions.
• Assess compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Document audit findings, identify root causes, and collaborate with management to develop corrective action plans.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and validate the effectiveness of process improvements.
• Assist with fraud risk assessments, investigations, and special audit projects as needed.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, including process mapping, root cause analysis, and Kaizen events.
• Partner with department leaders to improve operational efficiency while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Coordinate activities with corporate internal audit and external audit teams.
• Support annual financial statement audits, inventory observations, and compliance reviews.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Participate in system implementations, business process redesigns, and other strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Public Accounting, External Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field.
• Experience evaluating internal controls, business processes, and operational risks.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Experience leading or participating in process improvement initiatives is highly preferred.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or industrial industry experience is a plus.
• Experience working within a multinational organization is beneficial.
• CPA, CIA, MBA, or progress toward certification is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.

What They're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys looking beyond the audit itself to identify opportunities for meaningful business improvement. This individual should be comfortable working with leaders across the organization, driving projects to completion, and balancing risk management with operational efficiency.

Interview Process

• Initial virtual interview with Finance leadership
• Final onsite interview to meet the team and tour the facility

This is a high-priority search, and the client is looking to move quickly with qualified candidates. Interviews will begin the week after next, with the goal of having someone in place before the end of the month.