Senior Specialist, Internal Audit

L3Harris; Melbourne (FL); A distancia; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Specialist, Internal Audit to join a dynamic team supporting financial, operational, compliance and program audits. The role emphasizes improving internal controls and driving business excellence within a defense-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of audit experience or a graduate degree with 4+ years, and relevant certifications. Travel up to 20% is required, including international locations.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; graduate degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal audit standards (IIA), GAAP/GAAS, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience in leading engagements and advising stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain knowledge of internal audit methodologies and standards across financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Lead audit engagements focusing on financial reporting integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to inform audit planning and risk identification.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to training programs.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Audit methodologies

Leadership

Communication

GAAP GAAS IIA

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Graduate Degree (preferred)

Herramientas

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Internal Audit

Job Code: 37513

Job Location: Melbourne, FL or Remote Opportunity

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a qualified individual to join our diverse and dynamic Internal Audit team. The Specialist, Audit position is an exciting opportunity to enhance financial, operational, compliance and business expertise through audits and special projects while recommending opportunities to strengthen the internal control structure and operations.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of internal audit methodologies, professional auditing standards (IIA Standards, GAAS, GAAP), and best practices across financial, operational, program, and compliance audit disciplines

• Provide consultative support to address audit results and findings, mitigate risks, and boost financial, compliance, and operational outcomes for the business stakeholders.

• Lead audit engagements with a focus on financial reporting integrity, operational efficiency, program performance, and compliance effectiveness, formulating audit conclusions based on thorough analysis and root cause investigation

• Closely collaborate with peers, lead team efforts, and contribute to strategic departmental projects, risk assessments, and training programs

• Influence and guide less experienced staff to adopt improved audit practices, approaches, and solutions that uphold the standards of independent and objective assurance and advisory services

• Engage and collaborate with cross-functional business partners and stakeholders to intake relevant operational, financial, and program data that informs audit planning, enhances risk identification, and strengthens the organization’s risk management, governance, and control processes continuously enhance audit methodologies, inform risk identification, and strengthen the organization's overall audit and internal control framework

• Develop standard audit work programs in support of new audit offerings or enhance existing work programs.

• Review formal written work papers and reports, documenting audit work performed, and expressing conclusions, ensuring quality is aligned with the departmental standards.

• Show self‑drive and willingness to support variety of audits, inclusive of financial, program and/or operational tasks.

• Fulfill other duties as assigned, which may include strategic initiatives, risk assessment, and IIA self‑assessment

• Adhere to the L3Harris Career Framework

• Travel up to 20%, including some international locations.

• Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Public audit firm experience and / or industry internal audit experience

• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE)

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and apply findings across a variety of business situations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with a variety of business stakeholders in the organization

• Ability to lead team deliverables, ensuring audit engagements are completed on schedule and within allocated budget parameters

• Proficiency in Microsoft office

• Working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and IIA standards

• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS

• Detail oriented with good organizational skills and capable of multi-tasking

• Proactive self-starter who is also capable of working