Senior Auditor - Remote

American Cancer Society, Inc.; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous paid time off policy

medical benefits

dental benefits

retirement benefits

wellness programs

professional development programs

Job summary

The American Cancer Society, Inc. is seeking a Senior Auditor to deliver high-quality assurance and advisory services across the organization. You will plan, schedule, and lead diverse audits, and identify opportunities for process improvements in collaboration with finance and operations leaders.

This is a fully remote role within the United States, requiring 4+ years in internal and external auditing. Travel up to 10% is possible as part of audit engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Accounting or MBA.
• Professional certification in internal auditing (CIA) or CPA preferred.
• At least four years of experience in internal and/or external auditing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits across business areas, assess controls, develop audit programs, perform tests, and document work per Internal Audit standards.
• Identify control weaknesses, lead management meetings, and deliver actionable audit reports to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to verify corrective actions and assess effectiveness.
• Execute special projects aligned with organizational priorities.

Skills

Auditing

COSO framework

GAAP compliance

Data analytics

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Accounting or MBA

CIA/CPA preferred

Tools

Audit software

Job description

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

The Senior Auditor plays a critical role in delivering high-quality assurance and advisory services across the organization. This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, and leading diverse operational and financial integrated audits, reviews, and special projects. In addition to executing audit engagements, the Senior Auditor proactively identifies process improvement opportunities and fosters collaborative, consultative relationships with key finance and operational leaders.

This is a fully remote position that can be home based anywhere within the United States.

Prior experience of 3-5 years in internal & external enterprise risk audit and operational focus is highly preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and execute comprehensive internal audits by understanding business areas, assessing key controls, developing audit programs, performing test work, and preparing high-quality documentation in alignment with Internal Audit Department standards. (50%)
• Identify and document control weaknesses, lead entry and exit meetings with management, and deliver clear, actionable audit reports to senior leadership. (20%)
• Drive agility, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the internal audit function. (15%)
• Conduct follow-up reviews to verify the resolution of prior audit findings and assess the effectiveness of management’s corrective action plans. (10%)
• Execute special projects, delivering high-quality outcomes aligned with organizational priorities. (5%)

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Degree: Master's Degree
• Accounting or MBA
• Certificate(s) or License(s): Professional certification in internal auditing (CIA) or Certification in Public Accounting (CPA) preferred
• Years of experience: At least four years of experience in internal and/or external auditing required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Auditing & Compliance Expertise: Skilled in advising on best practices for business processes, financial accounting, and reporting risks to ensure GAAP and external compliance.
• Process & Control Analysis: Experienced in documenting and evaluating business processes using COSO Internal Control Framework principles.
• Data-Driven Audit Approach: Proficient in leveraging analytics, benchmarking, and research tools to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Technology & Tools Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and audit-support software for efficient execution.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel (10 %) required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work in a standard office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

The starting rate is $85,000 to $90,000 annual. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

BENEFITS

• generous paid time off policy
• medical benefits
• dental benefits
• retirement benefits
• wellness programs
• professional development programs

Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

At the American Cancer Society, our employees are the soul of our lifesaving mission to save lives. Our employment opportunities are as diverse as our people and include every discipline found in other business enterprises. As an organization, we adhere to a set of core values that help inform all our decisions. But what really sets us apart is that the work we do has global impact -- and every passionate, dedicated American Cancer Society team member contributes to each groundbreaking achievement we make.