Senior Auditor

Hire Point Recruiting; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in Basking Ridge, NJ, to lead operational and compliance audits, evaluate internal controls, and enhance operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and 4–7 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in audit tools and excellent communication skills are required. The role offers full-time employment with potential travel requirements of up to 15%.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in internal audit, public accounting, or corporate finance.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to travel up to 10–15%, depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute operational, financial, and compliance audits.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls under SOX.
• Prepare clear audit reports and present findings to business leaders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Data analytics tools (ACL, Power BI, Alteryx)

Job description

Senior Internal Auditor

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join a dynamic and growing internal audit function. This individual will play a key role in executing risk-based audits, evaluating internal controls, and providing strategic recommendations to improve operational efficiency, compliance, and financial integrity across the organization.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting or audit, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute operational, financial, and compliance audits across multiple business units.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls in accordance with SOX and company policies.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, providing actionable recommendations to management.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, summarizing findings and presenting results to business leaders.
• Support annual risk assessments and development of the audit plan.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and IT to strengthen internal control environments.
• Monitor the implementation of remediation plans and follow up on prior audit issues.
• Assist in developing and enhancing internal audit methodologies, tools, and templates.
• Stay current on emerging risks, regulations, and best practices in internal audit and corporate governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred (or progress toward one).
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in internal audit, public accounting (Big 4/National firm), or corporate finance.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal control frameworks (COSO).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency with audit management tools and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 10–15%, depending on business needs.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to multinational or publicly traded environments.
• Experience auditing areas such as procure‑to‑pay, order‑to‑cash, inventory, and IT controls.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (ACL, Power BI, Alteryx, or Excel advanced functions).

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Manufacturing