Senior Internal Audit

Kforce, Inc; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce, Inc. in Fairfield, NJ is seeking a Senior Internal Audit professional to join a boutique service firm offering cross-functional audit and advisory services.

You will help scope engagements, document controls, and strengthen processes for diverse clients, including real estate and financial services. The role emphasizes SOX/COSO frameworks, GAAP knowledge, and strong communication while presenting findings to management and guiding corrective actions to improve operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's degree preferred; CPA is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience including operational and financial auditing and/or public accounting at Senior Auditor level; Big 4 experience is a plus.
• SOX experience; Knowledge of GAAP and general business principles.
• Excellent communication skills; Strong process and analytical skills; Strong computer proficiency.
• Experience in real estate, hedge funds, private equity or other financial services auditing strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of SOX/COSO Integrated Internal Control Framework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope of internal audit or consulting assignment.
• Develop documentation of existing internal controls and internal processes.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls in various business areas.
• Develop solutions to strengthen controls, improve profitability and aid management decision-making capability.
• Assist in oral and written presentations to management, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective actions to improve operations and reduce cost.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

SOX experience

GAAP knowledge

Real estate/financial services audit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA is a plus

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking to hire a Senior Internal Audit in Fairfield, New Jersey (NJ). Summary: Our client is a boutique professional service providing cross-functional services to diverse clients (services include internal audit, forensic accounting, risk management, and compliance). The firm has experience serving clients in the Real Estate and Financial Services industries, as well as many others. This is a great opportunity to join a firm that is known for its unique culture, excellent compensation and benefits, and interesting/challenging assignments. Responsibilities Include:

• The Senior Internal Audit will assist with the development of project scope of internal audit or consulting assignment
• Develop documentation of existing internal controls and internal processes
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls in a variety of business areas
• As a Senior Internal Audit, you will develop solutions to strengthen controls, improve profitability and aid management decision-making capability
• Assist in oral and written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the examination, discussing deficiencies, recommending corrective actions to improve operations and reduce cost

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's degree preferred; CPA is a plus
• 3+ years of experience to include operational and financial auditing and/or public accounting at the Senior Auditor level; Big 4 experience is a plus
• SOX experience
• Knowledge of GAAP and general business and operational principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong process and analytical skills
• Strong computer proficiency
• Experience in real estate, hedge funds, private equity or other financial services auditing strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of SOX/COSO Integrated Internal Control Framework preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.