Senior Auditor

LHH; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an Auditor to join a growing finance team within a nonprofit context in the United States. The role expands internal audit capabilities and supports audits across multiple locations from planning through implementation.

You will work independently, build relationships with stakeholders, and help improve controls and processes to strengthen accountability across the organization. Strong communication and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Internal audit experience is highly valued.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct operational and financial audits across multiple locations.
• Evaluate internal controls, compliance, financial processes, and operational procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and stronger controls.
• Prepare audit findings, recommendations, and reports.
• Communicate results and recommendations to management and operational stakeholders.
• Work independently while managing multiple audit engagements throughout the year.
• Partner with finance and operational leaders to improve efficiencies and strengthen accountability.
• Participate in audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities from start to finish.

Skills

Auditing principles

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

A well-established nonprofit organization is seeking an Auditor to join its growing finance team. This is a newly created position designed to expand the organization’s internal audit capabilities and support a larger volume of operational and financial audits across multiple locations. The role offers the opportunity to work independently, interact with a variety of stakeholders, and see the full impact of your work from planning through implementation. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, improving processes, identifying control weaknesses, and helping organizations operate more effectively.

About the Role

Plan and conduct operational and financial audits across multiple locations. Evaluate internal controls, compliance, financial processes, and operational procedures. Identify opportunities for process improvements and stronger controls. Prepare audit findings, recommendations, and reports. Communicate results and recommendations to management and operational stakeholders. Work independently while managing multiple audit engagements throughout the year. Partner with finance and operational leaders to improve efficiencies and strengthen accountability. Participate in audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct operational and financial audits across multiple locations.
• Evaluate internal controls, compliance, financial processes, and operational procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and stronger controls.
• Prepare audit findings, recommendations, and reports.
• Communicate results and recommendations to management and operational stakeholders.
• Work independently while managing multiple audit engagements throughout the year.
• Partner with finance and operational leaders to improve efficiencies and strengthen accountability.
• Participate in audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Internal audit experience is highly valued.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of auditing principles, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and build relationships across a diverse organization.
• Strong professionalism, organization, and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• 3-8+ years of public accounting, audit, assurance, or internal audit experience.
• Big Four or regional public accounting backgrounds are highly attractive.
• Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence.
• Comfortable presenting recommendations to non-financial stakeholders.

Strong emphasis on work-life balance. Standard 35-hour workweek. Flexible environment with limited overtime requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Newly created position due to organizational growth. Opportunity to see the entire audit lifecycle rather than being assigned only portions of an engagement. Meaningful work that directly improves operations and controls. Strong work-life balance rarely found in public accounting environments. Collaborative team environment with exposure to a wide variety of operating locations and stakeholders. Stable organization with long-term growth and mission-driven work.