Internal IT Auditor

Welltower™ Inc. (NYSE:WELL); Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary + Bonus

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401(k) + Profit Sharing

Student Debt Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Welltower Inc. is hiring an IT Auditor to join the internal audit team. You will test IT general and application controls, assess risk, and help drive the annual audit plan across business segments, locations, and functions.

You will work with the audit team to plan engagements, gather evidence, and resolve issues, while supporting external auditors as needed. Travel up to 10–20% is expected, and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit or Information Technology role.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems or related discipline.
• Relevant certifications preferred (CPA, CIA, CISSP, CISA) or strong desire to pursue.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance over financial reporting integrity by evaluating IT general controls (ITGC) and IT application controls (ITAC).
• Review evidence and draw conclusions on design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Assist audit planning, risk assessment and scoping with the team.
• Support IT audit manager with planning, training, updates, and report prep.
• Execute assigned sections of the audit work plan and identify control gaps.
• Analyze operational and financial data and compare management explanations to results.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audit procedures.

Skills

IT audit

Financial controls

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/IS

Job description

WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US

At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.

We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.

About The Role

The IT Auditor is a key member of the internal audit team and will support the audit department in the testing of controls associated with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements while also participating in the execution of other corporate audits, consulting engagements and ad-hoc projects. The candidate will participate in the planning and execution of various audit projects and will perform more senior responsibilities when deemed necessary. Additionally, the candidate will work within a team to identify the root cause of critical issues, assess the level of impact on the business, and define actions to mitigate and prevent identified issues in the future. The position ensures internal audit best practices are followed in the execution of the annual audit plan for all business segments, locations and functional areas including the corporate headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assurance over financial reporting integrity by evaluating the effectiveness of IT general controls (ITGC) and IT application controls (ITAC).
• Review supporting evidence and develop conclusions on the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Collaborate with the audit team to prepare for engagements by reviewing the audit scope, determining the work plan, and participating in the risk assessment of the client environment prior to fieldwork.
• Assist the IT audit manager with all aspects of the audit including, but not limited to, planning, training of staff, daily updates, performing additional work as necessary, report preparation, audit closing, and audit follow up. Effectively resolve conflicts in a professional manner when differences of opinion arise.
• Execute assigned sections of the work plan to identify potential issues, areas for improvement, and formulate recommended actions through review of documentation and client inquiry.
• Perform analytical review of operational and financial data and be able to interpret management explanations against expected results.
• Interact with the external auditors to assist in execution of the annual audit procedures, as required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRAVEL

Travel up to 10-20% of the time is expected. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: 0-2 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit or Information Technology role.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems or related discipline.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Relevant certifications preferred (i.e. - CPA, CIA, CISSP, CISA) or strong desire to pursue.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
• Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• Professional Growth
• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/

About Welltower

Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care. Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture. Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet