Sr. Internal Auditor

Vernovis; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernovis seeks a Sr. Internal Auditor in Akron, OH, offering hybrid work. The role emphasizes a strong audit foundation, risk-based testing, and data analytics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of audit experience, a Big 4 background, and is capable of communicating findings to business leaders while driving remediation and process improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of audit experience, preferably with Big 4 background.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing and internal controls.
• Experience using data analytics to identify trends and risks.
• CPA/CIA/CISA preferred; excellent communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Participates in execution of audits to analyze risks and controls.
• Develops risk-based audit approach, planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Documents processes, flowcharts and tests control effectiveness.
• Leads data analytics projects and identifies automation opportunities.
• Presents findings to management and drives remediation.

Skills

Big 4 experience

Internal auditing

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Internal Auditor

Location: Akron OH (Hybrid)

Who We Are: Vernovis is a Total Talent Solutions company that specializes inTechnology, Cybersecurity, Finance & Accountingfunctions. At Vernovis, we help these professionals achieve their career goals, matching them with innovative projects and dynamic direct hire opportunities in Ohio and across the Midwest.

Come join us:

Vernovis is looking for a strong, well-rounded Sr. Internal Auditor with Big 4 experience who can bring a disciplined audit foundation while also thinking beyond traditional compliance and control testing. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of audit experience, strong knowledge of internal controls and risk-based auditing, and the ability to use data analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. They should be a self-starter who is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities, but equally important, someone who can communicate confidently with business leaders, build strong cross-functional relationships, and turn audit findings into practical recommendations that strengthen the organization.

What You'll Do:

• Participates in the execution of process/operational/integrated audits and special projects to analyze and evaluate risks and controls to support key business operations, systems and related processes including those related to company objectives/strategic initiatives.
• Execution of audits including development of risk-based audit approach, planning, fieldwork and reporting of audit work including the evaluation of key risks, establishment of audit objectives and development of audit programs to evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s internal controls.
  • Identification of changes to company processes and systems as well as emerging risks/trends and the impact to the audit plan to maximize audit resources.
  • Ability to document/flowchart processes, complete walkthroughs/design assessments and complete control effectiveness testing with appropriate supervision.
• Participation in advisory projects related to pre/post implementation of systems, process and strategic initiatives to ensure a strong internal control environment.
• Ability to identify and assess the impact of control deficiencies/trends and root cause analysis.
  • Preparation of audit findings using advanced writing skills.
  • Collaboration with management/leadership to develop corrective actions/remediation/process improvement recommendations which strengthen internal controls and add value.
  • Ability to present findings and recommendations to management and obtain agreement on remediation through status updates and closing meetings.
  • Perform follow-up on management’s action plan.
• Participation in onboarding activities.
  • Assist with department audit training.
• Participate in development/implementation of policies and procedures for achieving department objectives.
  • Ability to stay abreast of best practices as well as emerging professional standards, regulatory initiatives, accounting and retail industry trends and threats (internal/external).
  • Act as a conduit for introducing these to the company and IA department.
  • Advocate the standard audit practice and methodology ensuring quality and consistency in accordance with IIA standards.
• Assist in the development of the annual audit plan by identifying risk areas and audits/projects for inclusion in the audit plan.
• Support and/or lead data analytics projects.
  • Identify areas where data analytics can augment the annual audit plan including ongoing/continuous monitoring activities.
  • Suggest areas for the integration of data analytics into the audit methodology.
  • Suggest opportunities for automation opportunities within the business to raise awareness of Support and/or lead data analytics projects.
  • Identify areas where data analytics can augment the annual audit plan including ongoing/continuous monitoring activities.
  • Suggest areas for the integration of data analytics into the audit methodology.
  • Suggest opportunities for automation opportunities within the business to raise awareness of efficiency opportunities.
  • Ability to create data analytics and interpret results, identify trends including root cause and potential remediation.
• Stay abreast of and provide consultative input on major change initiatives as part of the company’s strategic initiatives

What You'll Have:

• Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred, with a strong foundation in audit methodology, risk assessment, internal controls, and executing structured audit engagements.
• 3–5 years of audit experience, ideally combining Big 4 experience with internal audit or experience supporting complex corporate environments.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal controls, GAAP, and auditing requirements, with hands-on experience conducting walkthroughs, control testing, and documenting audit findings.
• Experience utilizing data analytics within an audit environment, with the ability to analyze information, identify trends and anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and translate results into actionable findings.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline, with CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred, along with strong executive communication, writing, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

The Vernovis Difference:

Vernovis does not accept inquiries from Corp to Corp recruiting companies. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and not violate any immigration or discrimination laws.

Vernovis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.