Senior Auditor: Lead Risk & Controls

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Senior Auditor to independently lead financial, operational, compliance, and contractual audits across our expansive network, safeguarding assets and strengthening internal controls.

You’ll partner with leaders, assess risk, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations that improve governance and drive sound business decisions. The role offers growth, mentorship, and collaboration in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5–12 years of related audit, accounting, finance, or risk experience, including experience independently leading audits of varying complexity.
• Professional certification such as CPA or CIA.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), COSO Framework, and relevant compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present audit findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Strong professional judgment, objectivity, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and organizational levels while supporting continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audits of varying complexity, from planning and testing through reporting and follow-up.
• Evaluate internal controls, business processes, compliance requirements, and operational risks to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare well-supported audit findings and present conclusions and recommendations to management, executives, and the Board of Directors.
• Build collaborative relationships across AECI and with member G&T cooperatives, consultants, and external auditors.
• Provide guidance on technical accounting and audit matters while supporting risk assessments and internal control reviews.
• Mentor and help develop junior auditors while contributing to a strong, collaborative Audit Services team.

Job description

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Senior Auditor to independently lead financial, operational, compliance, and contractual audits across our expansive network, safeguarding assets and strengthening internal controls.

You’ll partner with leaders, assess risk, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations that improve governance and drive sound business decisions. The role offers growth, mentorship, and collaboration in a team-focused environment.