Sr Internal Auditor

Ascend Learning; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Employee assistance program

Headspace and Airvet wellness programs

Charitable matching program

Job summary

Ascend Learning, LLC in Leawood, KS is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to conduct audits across operational, financial, technology, and compliance areas. You will develop narratives, walkthroughs, and testing plans while collaborating with leadership to strengthen controls and processes.

The role offers hybrid work from our Leawood office, learning opportunities, and a chance to contribute meaningful improvements in a growing technology company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of internal/external audit experience focused on risk and compliance.
• CIA, CPA, CISA or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; openness to using AI tools.
• Ability to travel minimally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits across operational, financial, technology, and compliance areas.
• Perform walkthroughs, control testing, and process reviews.
• Develop narratives and flowcharts; test design and operating effectiveness.
• Prepare documentation and findings to support audit work.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to finalize action plans.
• Deliver audits as an individual contributor with deadlines.

Skills

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Audit analytics tools

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will conduct operational, financial, technology, and compliance audits to assess risk and identify control gaps. You will collaborate with Internal Audit leadership and business stakeholders to understand key processes and enhance the internal control environment. Your responsibilities will include performing walkthroughs, control testing, process reviews, and reporting to support the growth of the Internal Audit Function. The company values Internal Audit and offers a broad range of learning and development opportunities. This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningful recommendations to improve processes, develop leadership reporting skills, and gain valuable experience in a growing technology company.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work hybrid out of our Leawood, KS office.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Execute walkthroughs, develop process narratives and flowcharts, and perform testing of key controls for design and operating effectiveness, incorporating data analytics and AI tools to strengthen audit results, increase efficiency, and enhance business processes.
• Demonstrate clear and concise writing and verbal skills to communicate complex issues in simple terms to auditees and team members.
• Prepare clear, organized, and complete documentation to support audit work including draft findings.
• Collaborate with management and stakeholders to finalize action plans that address audit findings and enhance processes and controls.
• Work closely with process owners, manage cross-functional deliverables, and provide status updates and related reporting.
• Serve as an individual contributor, ensuring the successful delivery of Internal Audit projects.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Demonstrated ability to manage unexpected changes in timelines and project scope, while maintaining accountability, and high-quality results.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work including comfort working with imperfect documentation and processes.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely, and to assess and respond appropriately to various business situations.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of work experience in external audit, internal audit, or a related field, with a focus on risk and compliance consulting, including internal controls over financial reporting.
• Preferred certifications include Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other relevant professional designations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and openness to using AI tools is required, and experience with other Internal Audit analytical tools is preferred.
• Ability for minimal travel.

HIRING RANGE

The current full-time, annualized base pay hiring range for this role is $83,800.00-$119,900.00. In accordance with applicable state laws, we are providing the expected pay range for this position. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, current business needs and local market factors. Most regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in an Ascend incentive bonus or sales plan.

BENEFITS

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Other wellness programs such as Headspace and Airvet
• Charitable matching program

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.