Senior Internal Audit - CPA or CIA Preferred

Vaco by Highspring; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk-based audits, evaluate internal controls, and partner with leadership to strengthen operational effectiveness across the organization.

This newly created role offers a hybrid schedule with four days in the office and one remote day, exposure to a variety of audits, and the opportunity to mentor junior staff while advancing a career in risk and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or risk advisory.
• CPA or CIA required.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and auditing standards.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 remote day).
• Birmingham-based position.
• Occasional additional hours may be required to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform internal audit engagements from planning through reporting
• Assess internal controls, business processes, and risk management practices
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management
• Assist in developing and executing the annual audit plan
• Monitor remediation efforts and follow-up on audit findings
• Leverage data analytics and technology to improve audit effectiveness
• Mentor and support junior audit team members

Skills

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Auditing standards

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CPA or CIA

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join a growing audit and compliance team. This newly created position will lead and execute risk-based audits, evaluate internal controls, identify process improvement opportunities, and partner with leadership to strengthen operational effectiveness across the organization.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Newly created position due to team growth
• Large, stable organization with strong long-term career opportunities
• Exposure to a variety of operational, financial, and compliance audits
• Hybrid schedule with one designated remote day per week
• Collaborative team environment with autonomy and visibility to leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform internal audit engagements from planning through reporting
• Assess internal controls, business processes, and risk management practices
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management
• Assist in developing and executing the annual audit plan
• Monitor remediation efforts and follow-up on audit findings
• Leverage data analytics and technology to improve audit effectiveness
• Mentor and support junior audit team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or risk advisory
• CPA or CIA required
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and auditing standards
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 remote day)
• Birmingham-based position
• Occasional additional hours may be required to meet project deadlines

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule (4 days in office, 1 remote day)
• Birmingham-based position
• Occasional additional hours may be required to meet project deadlines