Senior Auditor - Remote

acs; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

The American Cancer Society is seeking a Senior Auditor to deliver high-quality assurance and advisory services. You will plan, schedule, and lead diverse audits, reviews, and projects, while identifying process improvements and collaborating with finance and operations leaders.

This is a fully remote role anywhere in the United States. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in internal or external audit with enterprise risk focus, and a CPA/CIA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Master's degree in Accounting or MBA preferred.
• Professional certification in internal auditing (CIA) or CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of internal or external auditing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits across business areas with defined controls.
• Document weaknesses and lead meetings with management to discuss findings.
• Deliver clear audit reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in the internal audit function.
• Conduct follow-ups to verify corrective actions have been implemented.

Skills

Auditing & Compliance

Process & Controls

Data analytics

Office software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree Accounting or MBA

Tools

COSO framework

Audit-support software

Microsoft Office

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.

Job Summary

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.

Compensation

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

• ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.
• Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at jobs.cancer.org/benefits.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer.