Senior Internal Audit Consultant — Banking & SOX Excellence

Crowe; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe in Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced Large Bank Internal Audit Senior Consultant (Temporary) to support governance, risk, and compliance within Crowe's Internal Audit team. You will lead SOX readiness, advise on controls, and manage engagements for clients in tech, real estate, oil and gas, and life sciences.

The role emphasizes developing staff, delivering high-quality audits, and communicating findings to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information technology, or relevant field.
• CPA or CIA certification strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in operational internal audit, internal controls assessment, and/or SOX 404 evaluation and testing.
• Progressive responsibilities including supervising staff and managing multiple workstreams.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and teams.
• Knowledge of PCAOB requirements, GAAP, and SEC Reporting.
• Experience in oil and gas industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk management and internal audit services to clients across industries.
• Perform SOX readiness and compliance services.
• Plan and manage staff on engagements, including reviewing work papers and providing guidance.
• Conduct fieldwork and prepare reports to support conclusions.
• Advise clients on improving internal controls and best practices.
• Maintain quality and consistency of Internal Audit work across the organization.
• Communicate audit scope, status, issues, risks, and recommendations in reports and presentations.
• Balance priorities to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Develop positive relationships with stakeholders to facilitate communication.

Skills

Internal audit

SOX

Staff supervision

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/IT

Tools

CPA/CIA

Job description

Crowe in Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced Large Bank Internal Audit Senior Consultant (Temporary) to support governance, risk, and compliance within Crowe's Internal Audit team. You will lead SOX readiness, advise on controls, and manage engagements for clients in tech, real estate, oil and gas, and life sciences.

The role emphasizes developing staff, delivering high-quality audits, and communicating findings to management.