Senior Internal Audit Lead – Financial Institutions

Doeren Mayhew; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew, a multi-office CPA firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan, is seeking a Senior Internal Audit Professional within the Financial Institutions Group (FIG). The role involves leading risk-based internal audits, evaluating controls, and delivering practical recommendations to financial institution clients.

You will apply professional skepticism, coordinate with client engagement teams, supervise staff, and contribute to the firm’s standards of quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Three+ years internal audit experience.
• CIA or CPA license preferred or in progress.
• Credit union experience helpful.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to new technology platforms.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based internal audits with integrity and confidentiality.
• Maintain independence and objectivity; disclose conflicts of interest.
• Apply due professional care and professional skepticism in audits.
• Lead risk-based audit planning and identify key risks in financial institutions.
• Document objectives, scope, timing, and resources for engagements.
• Identify governance, risk, and control risks affecting operations and reporting.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Supervise and review associates' work for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate progress and findings to leadership and client management.
• Draft concise audit findings with root cause, impact, and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Doeren Mayhew, a multi-office CPA firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan, is seeking a Senior Internal Audit Professional within the Financial Institutions Group (FIG). The role involves leading risk-based internal audits, evaluating controls, and delivering practical recommendations to financial institution clients.

You will apply professional skepticism, coordinate with client engagement teams, supervise staff, and contribute to the firm’s standards of quality and continuous improvement.