Senior Internal Auditor & Controls Lead

MFS Investments; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match 15% of base salary

Tuition reimbursement

Education assistance

Paid parental and family leaves

Health and dental plans

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

MFS Investments is seeking an Internal Auditor in Boston, MA to lead audits, oversee staff auditors, and ensure strong internal controls. The role requires deep understanding of financial, operational and compliance audits, and the ability to drive improvements across processes.

You will plan, execute and report on audits, collaborate with management, and contribute to the audit management group while supporting a hybrid work environment. CPA/CIA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of internal or external auditing experience.
• Experience with financial, operational and compliance audits.
• Experience directing multiple concurrent audit projects.
• Strong business writing and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• CPA/CIA or similar designation desired.
• Prior industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Survey auditable areas and assess internal controls through testing and analysis.
• Assist in resource allocation, lead audits and reallocate staff as needed.
• Complete all audit phases: planning, testing and report writing.
• Determine applicable auditing procedures, including data analysis where relevant.
• Evaluate control effectiveness across business processes and systems.
• Conduct audits professionally per approved plan and document findings.
• Prepare formal written reports and present to audit management.
• Assess adequacy of corrective actions following audits.

Skills

Auditing experience

Audit project supervision

Business writing & communication

Overtime willingness

Industry knowledge (mutual funds)

Excel proficiency

Designation desired (CPA/CIA)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or business-related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

MFS Investments is seeking an Internal Auditor in Boston, MA to lead audits, oversee staff auditors, and ensure strong internal controls. The role requires deep understanding of financial, operational and compliance audits, and the ability to drive improvements across processes.

You will plan, execute and report on audits, collaborate with management, and contribute to the audit management group while supporting a hybrid work environment. CPA/CIA is preferred.