Senior Internal Auditor - Risk & Controls Leader

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Inc; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Inc. seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to lead risk-based assurance engagements across operations, programs, and contractors.

You will independently manage engagements from planning through reporting, evaluating governance, risk management, and controls while providing practical recommendations to senior management. You will guide and review others, ensure quality and timeliness, and maintain objectivity in alignment with internal audit standards and departmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in internal audit, external audit, public accounting, compliance, risk management, investigations, program evaluation, or related assurance field.
• Preferred experience in public transportation or government; experience leading multiple engagements and coaching auditors.
• One professional credential (CIA/CPA/CISA/CFE/CISSP) or progress toward credential within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engagements across operations, programs, contracts, and controls.
• Plan engagement objectives, scope, timing, resources, and milestones.
• Research applicable laws, contracts, grants, and policies; interpret criteria.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, control design and effectiveness.
• Prepare clear workpapers, observations, and executive reports.
• Coach staff, review work products, and monitor budget and schedule.
• Demonstrate objectivity, professional skepticism, and integrity in all actions.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Research

Interviewing

Facilitation

Negotiation

Presentation

Professional skepticism

Problem solving

Audit analytics

Data visualization

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business or related field

Professional credential (CIA/CPA/CISA/CFE/CISSP) or progress to obtain within 6 months

Tools

Audit management software

Microsoft Office

Data visualization tools

Audit analytics systems

Job description

Dallas Area Rapid Transit Inc. seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to lead risk-based assurance engagements across operations, programs, and contractors.

You will independently manage engagements from planning through reporting, evaluating governance, risk management, and controls while providing practical recommendations to senior management. You will guide and review others, ensure quality and timeliness, and maintain objectivity in alignment with internal audit standards and departmental