Senior External Auditor: Budget, Variance & Compliance Lead

Energy Innovation Corp; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ross Stores in Metairie, LA seeks an External Auditor to lead its treasury and finance initiatives on a contract basis. The role emphasizes owning journal entry sign-offs above thresholds, drafting clear tax memos, and uncovering cost-saving opportunities with spend analysis.

The position offers mentorship, ($69,000–$105,000) and growth potential within a growing finance team, with strong emphasis on accuracy and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Louisiana financial regulations relevant to governance.
• Forecasting abilities and IFRS understanding.
• Accountable for outcomes in a contract-based role.
• Clear, tidy documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own the mid-level sign-off on journal entries above the threshold.
• Draft tax memos clear enough for legal approval without rewrites.
• Surface the expense lines quietly eating the finance margin.
• Build budget-vs-actual reviews managers across Metairie look forward to.
• Catch misclassified entries before the auditor would.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through spend analysis.
• Carry the contract payroll run from gross to filed tax deposit.
• Flag variance as soon as it appears, not after quarter closes.

Skills

LA regulations

Forecasting

IFRS knowledge

Accountability

Documentation

Job description

Ross Stores in Metairie, LA seeks an External Auditor to lead its treasury and finance initiatives on a contract basis. The role emphasizes owning journal entry sign-offs above thresholds, drafting clear tax memos, and uncovering cost-saving opportunities with spend analysis.

The position offers mentorship, ($69,000–$105,000) and growth potential within a growing finance team, with strong emphasis on accuracy and regulatory alignment.