Senior Internal Audit Lead — Fieldwork & Testing

First-Command-Financial-Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

First Command Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Internal Audit Associate III reporting to the Director of Internal Audit. You will lead fieldwork activities, coordinate testing, and manage documentation while ensuring objectivity and timely communication of findings.

This role requires collaboration with management and a focus on delivering high-quality audit work. The ideal candidate brings 4–7 years of audit or risk experience, strong data analysis abilities, and familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field preferred.
• 4–7 years of internal audit, external audit, risk, compliance, or related control experience required.
• Broker Dealer (BD), Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), Banking, or SEC/FINRA/OCC regulated environment experience required.
• Audit-related certifications preferred, but not required (CFE, CIA, CPA, CISA).
• FINRA licenses preferred (Series 99, 6, 7, 24 or SIE).

Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate fieldwork activities and testing.
• Coordinate walkthroughs, interviews, and status discussions with process owners.
• Analyze data, validate evidence, and select samples.
• Prepare, manage, and follow up on work papers and document requests.
• Escalate risks and issues to the Audit Director or engagement leader in a timely manner.

Skills

Lead fieldwork

Audit methodology

Communication skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Time management

Objectivity

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

First Command Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Internal Audit Associate III reporting to the Director of Internal Audit. You will lead fieldwork activities, coordinate testing, and manage documentation while ensuring objectivity and timely communication of findings.

This role requires collaboration with management and a focus on delivering high-quality audit work. The ideal candidate brings 4–7 years of audit or risk experience, strong data analysis abilities, and familiarity