Senior Internal Auditor

OpenKrill; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking an Internal Auditor to help shape our Internal Controls & Audit team. You will lead planning and execution of financial and operational audits, assess risks, and develop control improvements across departments.

The role requires 2–4 years in internal auditing or related fields, strong analytical and communication skills, and a mindset for leveraging technology to enhance controls. Salary ranges and security considerations apply.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in internal auditing, public accounting or a related field.
• Strong understanding and experience with internal control frameworks, risk management and governance principles.
• Proficiency in audit methodologies and tools, including data analysis techniques.
• Experience and interest for how technology and systems can support internal control effectiveness and efficiency.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well independently as well as with stakeholders.
• Flexibility in resolving issues and addressing changing priorities.
• Professional certifications or plans to obtain a certification such as CPA, CIA or CISA are a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of financial and operational internal audits, including risk assessments, audit scoping, and audit program development.
• Conduct detailed testing and analysis of financial and operational processes to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, non-compliance issues, and areas for improvement, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepare clear and concise audit documentation, including process narratives, workpapers, findings, and audit reports.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management, facilitating resolution of issues.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Assist in documenting policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance and efficiency.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the risk-based internal audit plan.
• Perform analytics for monitoring and risk assessment activities.
• Actively seek to use innovative technology where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, documentation, assessment and review procedures.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by management.
• Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory requirements and emerging risks to ensure the continuous improvement of the internal audit function.

Skills

Internal auditing

Data analysis

Governance principles

Communication skills

Government contracting finance

CPA/CIA/CISA pursuit

Risk management

Problem solving

Tools

Audit tools

Job description

We are growing our Internal Controls & Audit team and are looking for a motivated Internal Auditor to help shape the department’s future.

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of our internal control environment through the development of policies and procedures, ensuring their implementation and monitoring compliance through internal control testing, audits and collaboration with stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Lead the planning and execution of financial and operational internal audits, including risk assessments, audit scoping, and audit program development.
• Conduct detailed testing and analysis of financial and operational processes to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, non-compliance issues, and areas for improvement, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepare clear and concise audit documentation, including process narratives, workpapers, findings, and audit reports.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management, facilitating resolution of issues.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Assist in documenting policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance and efficiency.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the risk-based internal audit plan.
• Perform analytics for monitoring and risk assessment activities.
• Actively seek to use innovative technology where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, documentation, assessment and review procedures.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by management.
• Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory requirements and emerging risks to ensure the continuous improvement of the internal audit function.

Who you are:

• This position may require the ability to obtain a government security clearance, for which US citizenship is needed by the US Government.
• Experience with Government Contracting Finance or Accounting
• 2-4 years of experience in internal auditing, public accounting or a related field
• Strong understanding and experience with internal control frameworks, risk management and governance principles
• Proficiency in audit methodologies and tools, including data analysis techniques
• Experience and interest for how technology and systems can support internal control effectiveness and efficiency
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with stakeholders
• Flexibility in resolving issues and addressing changing priorities
• Professional certifications or plans to obtain a certification such as CPA, CIA or CISA are a plus

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81,000-$110,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA and Denver, CO. We specialise in advanced research and development for defence, intelligence and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognises the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can’t do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [e-mail] and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.