Lead Internal Auditor

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced internal audit professional in Boston to lead audits, partner with business teams, and challenge existing processes. You will prepare clear audit documentation, advise on internal controls and risk management, and drive continuous improvement across the function.

You will support SOC 1 compliance and help evolve the controls environment as processes change, acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on risk, controls, and transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in internal audit, public accounting, or operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter.
• Interest in improving organizational effectiveness via process redesign and automation.
• Creative problem solver for complex, ambiguous challenges.
• Strong root-cause analysis to design solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• System-wide thinking of processes, controls, data, and people.
• Understanding of GAAP, SOX, COSO, IT audit concepts, and internal audit practices.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business teams to map end-to-end processes and challenge current methods.
• Lead audit engagements with a hands-on, critical thinking mindset.
• Prepare clear audit documentation and reporting.
• Advise stakeholders on internal controls, risk management, and process redesign.
• Promote continuous improvement across the audit function.
• Support SOC 1 compliance while evolving controls as processes change.
• Act as a trusted advisor on risk, controls, and process transformation.
• Serve as a technical resource for audit methodology and process analysis.
• Assist external auditors and third parties as required.

Skills

Audit expertise

Independent work

Root-cause analysis

Process redesign

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Systems thinking

Problem solving

Tools

Word

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Partner with business teams to understand end-to-end processes and challenge existing ways of working
• Lead audit engagements with a hands‑on, critical thinking mindset
• Prepare clear, compelling audit documentation and reporting
• Partner with and advise business stakeholders on internal controls, risk management, and process redesign initiatives
• Champion a continuous improvement mindset across the audit function and business stakeholders
• Support SOC 1 compliance while helping evolve controls as processes change
• Drive continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on risk, controls, and process transformation initiatives
• Act as a technical resource for audit methodology and process analysis
• Assist external auditors and other third parties as required

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or operational excellence
• Highly self-motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Strong interest in driving organizational effectiveness through process redesign, automation, and more thoughtful control environments
• Creative problem solver with the ability to tackle complex, ambiguous challenges
• Demonstrated ability to apply root‑cause analysis to move from problem identification to creative solution design
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to think systemically about how processes, controls, data, and people intersect
• Understanding of business cycles, key risks, and associated controls
• Proficiency in process mapping techniques and tools
• Solid understanding of GAAP, SOX, COSO, IT audit concepts, and internal audit practices
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint