Senior Auditor

Beacon Hill; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor for the Washington, DC area in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits, assess risks, and strengthen internal controls while collaborating with various departments.

Responsibilities include planning engagements, performing testing, documenting findings, and delivering clear recommendations. Strong communication and a Bachelor's degree (CPA/CIA/CISA a plus) are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of audit experience.
• Experience with financial, operational and compliance audits.
• Internal audit experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and risk assessment.
• Bachelor's degree or professional training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Review processes and controls to identify risks and improvements.
• Assist with audit planning and execution from start to finish.
• Perform testing and review supporting documentation.
• Prepare organized audit workpapers and documentation.
• Identify control issues and process gaps; develop recommendations.
• Prepare reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders throughout engagements.
• Follow up on issues and corrective actions.
• Assist with additional audit projects and mentoring juniors.

Skills

Audit experience

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CIA/CISA certifications a plus

Tools

ACL

IDEA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to support a professional organization in the Washington, DC area. This individual will perform a variety of audit activities focused on evaluating business processes, financial practices, compliance requirements, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded audit background with experience identifying risk, performing testing, documenting findings, and working with different areas of an organization to improve processes and controls.

Senior Auditor

Key Responsibilities

• Perform financial, operational, and compliance-focused audits.
• Review business processes and internal controls to identify potential risks or areas for improvement.
• Assist with planning and executing audit engagements from start to finish.
• Perform testing and review supporting financial and operational documentation.
• Prepare organized audit workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Identify control issues, process gaps, and other audit findings.
• Develop practical recommendations based on audit results.
• Prepare reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders throughout audit engagements.
• Follow up on identified issues and corrective actions.
• Assist with additional audit projects and special assignments as needed.
• Provide guidance to junior team members when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5-7 years of audit experience.
• Experience performing financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Internal audit experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit procedures.
• Experience preparing audit workpapers and documenting findings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant professional training preferred.
• Accounting, finance, or audit certifications are a plus.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment in the Washington, DC area.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

• medical
• dental
• vision
• federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility
• Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future