Senior Internal Auditor

Andrews & Cole, LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews & Cole, LLC is seeking an Internal Auditor to partner with senior management on high-visibility audits. The role involves planning and executing operational, financial, and special investigations, communicating recommendations, and collaborating with internal/external teams.

Expect travel ~15% and opportunities to influence governance and controls across the organization. You will develop solutions, contribute to process improvements, and mentor junior staff while engaging with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financing, or related field.
• 2+ years of progressive work experience, preferably with a “Big Four” or large regional public accounting firm.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and persuasive skills.
• Ability to travel ~15% of the time (domestic).
• Relevant certifications like CPA, CIA, and/or CFE is preferred but not required.
• Experience in reviewing observations with and presenting recommendations to senior management is a plus.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen within 48 hours of acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and execute operational, financial statement, and special investigation audits, including risk assessment, scoping, testing, and conclusion reporting.
• Develop solutions and communicate recommendations to operations management and senior leadership.
• Assist with audit process and technology improvements to increase audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Coordinate with fellow Internal Auditors, external auditors, and consultants to complete assigned projects.
• Assess and respond to emerging ESG trends and requirements.
• Train and supervise junior auditors and participate in recruiting efforts for new auditors.

Skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Persuasive skills

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Partner directly with Client's senior management team to keep business on track. This role offers high visibility across the organization and the opportunity to make a measurable impact by applying analytical skills and gaining exposure to key leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently plan and execute operational, financial statement, and special investigation audits, including risk assessment, scoping, testing, and conclusion reporting
• Develop solutions and communicate recommendations to operations management and senior leadership
• Assist with audit process and technology improvements, to continually increase audit effectiveness and efficiency and provide management the most relevant and timely insights
• Coordinate with fellow Internal Auditors, external auditors, and consultants to complete assigned projects
• Assess and respond to emerging ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) trends and requirements
• Train and supervise junior auditors and get involved with recruiting efforts for new auditors

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financing, or related field
• 2+ years of progressive work experience, preferably with a “Big Four” or large regional public accounting firm
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strategic thinking and persuasive skills
• Ability to travel ~15% of the time (domestic)
• Relevant certifications like CPA, CIA, and/or CFE is preferred but not required
• Experience in reviewing observations with and presenting recommendations to senior management is a plus
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen within 48 hours of acceptance