Senior Internal Auditor: Risk & Controls Leader

Colonial Williamsburg; Williamsburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg is seeking an experienced internal auditor to lead audits and special reviews across the Foundation. You will develop audit programs, test controls, and document findings with clear recommendations. The role requires a BA in accounting/finance/business and at least five years in internal audit, with Workday experience preferred.

CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE/CRMA certifications are advantageous. The position is based in Williamsburg, VA, with potential growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Five years’ experience in internal audit or the attest function.
• Certification: CIA, CISA, CFE, or CRMA.
• Preferred: CPA.
• Experience auditing Workday system.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or perform audits and special reviews to identify and evaluate key operational risks and related controls.
• Prepare the audit scope, objectives, control review outline, and audit program for assigned audits and other projects as appropriate.
• Interview management and staff in audit areas and summarize/document operations, procedures, and controls.
• Develop audit programs based upon the identified controls and risks and perform audit testing.
• Prepare workpapers that record and summarize data and audit observations in the department’s workpaper software.
• Evaluate controls for assigned audit area and determine if controls are operating effectively.
• Develop recommendations where gaps exist to improve risk and control effectiveness.
• Document and discuss with management the gaps and discovered weaknesses in accounting, operational procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare audit reports to summarize audit observations and recommend solutions to management.
• Provide guidance to staff auditors assigned to assist with the performance of audits.
• Review and approve work prepared by assigned staff.
• Assess the skills of assigned staff and provide guidance and coaching where needed.
• Apply risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identify potential issues.
• Recommend solutions to identified issues.
• Ensure all audit conclusions are based upon a complete understanding of the processes, circumstances, and risks in the areas audited.
• Serve as an ongoing resource to all employees for assistance with real time questions about operations and processes.
• Assist with the monthly verification of outstanding audit issues.
• Perform testing as appropriate to verify procedures implemented in response to identified issues.
• Document testing performed.
• Assist with the effort to increase the department’s use of computer-assisted audit techniques and continuous monitoring.
• Serve on committees throughout the Foundation to ensure internal controls are appropriately considered.
• Perform other duties as assigned concerning the general mission of the Internal Audit department.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg is seeking an experienced internal auditor to lead audits and special reviews across the Foundation. You will develop audit programs, test controls, and document findings with clear recommendations. The role requires a BA in accounting/finance/business and at least five years in internal audit, with Workday experience preferred.

CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE/CRMA certifications are advantageous. The position is based in Williamsburg, VA, with potential growth.