Senior Internal Auditor

Atlantic Group; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in Montgomery County, PA. You will lead risk-based internal, financial, and regulatory audits and oversee SOX compliance, working closely with the Director of Internal Audit to strengthen controls and governance.

The role requires 3+ years in public accounting or internal audit within regulated industries, and a strong background in internal controls, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, CRMA, or progress toward certification is required.
• 3+ years of public accounting, internal audit, or risk advisory experience required.
• Experience in banking, financial services, insurance, or other regulated industries preferred; strong SOX knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other audit tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based operational, financial, and compliance audits with audit planning, risk assessments, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Oversee SOX compliance activities including control assessments, testing, and remediation.
• Participate in enterprise risk assessments and contribute to the annual audit plan.
• Coordinate audit activities with external providers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare audit findings, communicate recommendations, and track remediation.
• Collaborate across business units and support regulatory examinations.

Skills

Audit leadership

SOX compliance

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Compensation: $85,000 – $100,000/year + bonus

Location: Montgomery County, PA

Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Internal Auditor in Montgomery County, PA for our client, a financial services organization. This role partners closely with the Director of Internal Audit to execute the annual audit plan, support SOX compliance, and perform risk-based operational, financial, and compliance audits. The ideal candidate has a strong public accounting or internal audit background, enjoys working cross-functionally, and is looking for a role that offers a collaborative environment, strong leadership, and long-term career growth.

Responsibilities as the Senior Internal Auditor:

• Internal Audit Leadership: Lead risk-based operational, financial, and compliance audits, overseeing audit planning, risk assessments, fieldwork, and reporting while ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.
• SOX Compliance: Oversee Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities, including control assessments, testing, and remediation efforts, while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Risk Assessment: Participate in enterprise risk assessments, contribute to the annual audit plan, and identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and mitigate risk.
• Audit Coordination: Partner with external audit providers and internal stakeholders to coordinate audit activities, monitor audit progress, and support quality assurance initiatives.
• Reporting & Remediation: Prepare audit findings, communicate recommendations to management, and track remediation efforts to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build relationships across business units, support special projects, assist with regulatory examinations, and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency

Qualifications for the Senior Internal Auditor:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Certification: CPA, CIA, CRMA, or progress toward a professional certification is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of public accounting, internal audit, or risk advisory experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience within banking, financial services, insurance, or other regulated industries is preferred. Strong knowledge of SOX, internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other audit or reporting tools is required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple audit engagements, collaborate across departments, communicate findings effectively, and drive continuous process improvement.

Application Notice:

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.