Senior Audit Lead: Financial, Operational & Compliance

Ocean State Job Lot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metra is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead and execute financial, operational, and compliance audits. You will evaluate controls, analyze data, and communicate findings with actionable recommendations to improve governance and risk management.

The role requires at least five years of internal or related audits, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with COSO. Collaboration with stakeholders and adherence to ethics are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or Public Administration.
• At least five years of experience performing internal, financial, operational, or compliance audits.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and internal auditing standards.
• Familiarity with COSO framework and IT controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute operational, financial, strategic, and compliance audits.
• Assess controls, analyze data, and communicate results with recommendations.
• Prepare work papers documenting testing, conclusions, and compliance.
• Present findings to management and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Audit procedures

Data analysis

GAAP knowledge

COSO framework

Internal auditing

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CIA/CPA preferred

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft 365

Visio

Job description

Metra is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead and execute financial, operational, and compliance audits. You will evaluate controls, analyze data, and communicate findings with actionable recommendations to improve governance and risk management.

The role requires at least five years of internal or related audits, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with COSO. Collaboration with stakeholders and adherence to ethics are essential.