Senior Internal Audit - CPA or CIA Required

Vaco by Highspring; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor with a CPA or CIA designation to join its growing Internal Audit team. You will evaluate risk, strengthen internal controls, and partner with leadership to improve processes across a complex organization.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of public accounting and internal audit experience, 3+ years in the field, and strong Excel/data-analysis skills to conduct audits, walkthroughs, and reporting.

Qualifications

• CPA or CIA designation required.
• 3+ years of public accounting, internal audit, or related audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and audit methodologies.
• Experience with large data sets and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Execute financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Assess internal controls, identify risks, and recommend process improvements.
• Assist with enterprise risk assessments and annual audit planning activities.
• Communicate audit findings and develop practical solutions with management.
• Perform walkthroughs, testing, data analysis, and documentation of audit procedures.
• Monitor audit recommendations and follow up on corrective action plans.
• Assist with special projects, investigations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments and business functions.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Internal Auditor - CPA or CIA Required

Our client is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join its growing Internal Audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional who enjoys evaluating risk, improving processes, and partnering with leadership to strengthen internal controls across a complex organization.

The ideal candidate will have a blend of public accounting and/or internal audit experience and must hold a CPA or CIA designation.

Job Duties

• Execute financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with professional auditing standards.
• Assess internal controls, identify risks, and recommend process improvements.
• Assist with enterprise risk assessments and annual audit planning activities.
• Partner with management to communicate audit findings and develop practical solutions.
• Perform walkthroughs, testing, data analysis, and documentation of audit procedures.
• Monitor audit recommendations and follow up on corrective action plans.
• Assist with special projects, investigations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments and business functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CIA designation required.
• 3+ years of public accounting, internal audit, or related audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and audit methodologies.
• Experience identifying process improvement opportunities and strengthening controls.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large data sets.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with various levels of management.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.