Strategic Internal Audit Leader: Risk & Transformation

Vaco by Highspring; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead audits and advisory engagements, strengthening controls and improving processes across the organization. You will partner with leadership to assess risk and support strategic initiatives, including M&A due diligence and business transformation efforts.

This role targets professionals from Big 4, public accounting, or corporate audit who want broader business partnership and impact beyond pure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of audit experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audit and advisory engagements from planning through reporting.
• Perform risk assessments, process reviews, and internal control evaluations.
• Assess finance and business processes impacted by system implementations and IT control changes.
• Partner with management to identify control gaps, process deficiencies, and remediation plans.
• Research accounting, audit, and internal control matters and recommend practical solutions.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support strategic initiatives including controllership reviews, M&A due diligence, business integration, and operational excellence projects.
• Build strong relationships with leaders and business partners across the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Independent work

Audit experience

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Audit management platforms

Internal control frameworks

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead audits and advisory engagements, strengthening controls and improving processes across the organization. You will partner with leadership to assess risk and support strategic initiatives, including M&A due diligence and business transformation efforts.

This role targets professionals from Big 4, public accounting, or corporate audit who want broader business partnership and impact beyond pure compliance.