Senior Internal Auditor

Ringside Talent; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broad audit exposure

Leadership path

Interaction with management

CPA/CIA certification support

Job summary

Ringside Talent seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen controls across the organization in a hybrid role based in Cleveland, OH. You will plan and execute internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas, and mentor junior staff while liaising with management.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of audit experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and a CPA/CIA certification path is a plus. This role offers growth toward audit leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, or progress toward certification a plus.
• 4+ years of internal or external audit experience.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and risk assessment methodology.
• Excellent analytical and documentation skills.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to present findings clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple audit engagements and deadlines in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying gaps and risks.
• Prepare audit workpapers and documentation with clear support.
• Draft findings and recommendations for management review.
• Assist in developing the annual internal audit plan based on risk.
• Follow up on management actions to ensure remediation.
• Support external auditors and regulatory exams as needed.
• Mentor and guide junior audit staff on engagements.
• Stay current on audit methodology and regulatory changes.

Skills

Audit

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Documentation

Communication

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced audit professional to take on more complex engagements and play a key role in strengthening controls across the organization, in a hybrid role based in Cleveland, OH.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying gaps and areas of risk
• Prepare clear, well-supported audit workpapers and documentation
• Draft audit findings and recommendations for review with management
• Assist in developing the annual internal audit plan based on risk assessment
• Follow up on management action plans to ensure timely remediation of identified issues
• Support external auditors and regulatory examinations as needed
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior audit staff on engagements
• Stay current on audit methodology, regulatory changes, and industry best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CIA, or progress toward certification a plus
• 4+ years of internal or external audit experience
• Strong understanding of internal controls and risk assessment methodology
• Excellent analytical and documentation skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and professionally
• Ability to manage multiple audit engagements and deadlines in a hybrid environment

What Our Client Offers

• Exposure to a broad range of audit areas, not just a single narrow focus
• A clear path toward audit leadership for high performers
• Direct interaction with management across multiple departments
• Support for pursuing CPA or CIA certification