Senior Internal Auditor

LHH; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Hybrid work environment

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor for its corporate audit function, offering high visibility and interaction with leadership across financial, operational, compliance, and risk-focused projects.

The role leverages public accounting or internal audit experience in a complex, global environment, with responsibilities spanning SOX testing, controls reviews, risk assessments, and process improvements. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–6+ years in public accounting or internal audit
• Experience performing SOX testing, internal controls reviews, and risk assessments
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute financial, operational, compliance, and SOX-related audits
• Evaluate internal controls and strengthen risk management practices
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to management and stakeholders
• Develop recommendations to improve processes, controls, and efficiency
• Partner with external auditors and business leaders throughout the audit process
• Participate in risk assessments, audit planning, and special projects
• Support data analytics, process improvement, and technology-enabled audit tools
• Present findings to senior leadership

Skills

SOX testing

Internal controls

Risk assessments

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A large, publicly traded organization is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join its corporate audit function. This role offers significant visibility across the business, direct interaction with leadership, and exposure to financial, operational, compliance, and risk-focused audit projects.

This opportunity is ideal for an audit professional looking to leverage their public accounting or internal audit experience while gaining exposure to a complex, global business environment.

Location: Kansas City Metro Area

What You'll Do

• Lead and execute financial, operational, compliance, and SOX-related audits
• Evaluate internal controls and identify opportunities to strengthen risk management practices
• Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to management and key stakeholders
• Assist in developing recommendations that improve processes, controls, and operational efficiency
• Partner with external auditors and business leaders throughout the audit process
• Participate in risk assessments, audit planning, and special projects
• Support initiatives related to data analytics, process improvement, and emerging technologies
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-6+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or a combination of both
• Experience performing SOX testing, internal controls reviews, and risk assessments
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Highly Preferred

• Big 4 or large regional public accounting experience
• CPA or CIA certification
• Public company audit experience
• Experience within a highly regulated environment
• Exposure to data analytics, audit automation, or technology-enabled audit tools
• Financial services, banking, trading, or capital markets experience
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits
• Hybrid work environment
• Strong professional development and advancement opportunities
• Exposure to executive leadership and key business initiatives
• Up to 25% travel may be required
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to work across multiple business units and operational functions
• Strong track record of promoting talent into broader leadership opportunities

This role is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys understanding how organizations operate, identifying risks and opportunities, and helping leadership strengthen processes while driving business performance.