Senior Auditor

Selby Jennings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Dallas seeks a Lead Auditor to drive the audit program across financial services. You will lead audits, assess risks, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires collaboration with internal teams and regulators, plus delivering clear, actionable reports. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of audit experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a disciplined approach to confidentiality and ethics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of audit experience in financial services or public accounting; bank experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA/CIA certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and internal control frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support audits across various business units, ensuring compliance with internal controls, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Evaluate risk and control environments, test operational effectiveness, and identify gaps or violations.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports and track resolution of findings through closure.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulators, managing logistics and documentation.
• Review outsourced/co-sourced audit work for quality and completeness.
• Apply data analytics and integrated audit techniques where applicable.
• Participate in business initiatives, offering risk and control insights.
• Conduct semi-annual risk assessments for assigned entities.
• Uphold ethical standards and ensure transparency in reporting and decision-making.

Skills

Audit experience

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CIA certification preferred

Job description

This is a high impact role for an experienced auditor. As a Lead Auditor, you’ll work across various key business areas like credit, finance, operations, HR etc. while contributing to the growth of the audit program.
Responsibilities:

• Lead and support audits across various business units, ensuring compliance with internal controls, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Evaluate risk and control environments, test operational effectiveness, and identify gaps or violations.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports and track resolution of findings through closure.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulators, managing logistics and documentation.
• Review outsourced/co-sourced audit work for quality and completeness.
• Apply data analytics and integrated audit techniques where applicable.
• Participate in business initiatives, offering risk and control insights.
• Conduct semi-annual risk assessments for assigned entities.
• Uphold ethical standards and ensure transparency in reporting and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of audit experience in financial services or public accounting; bank experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; relevant certifications (CPA, CIA) preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and internal control frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.