Job Description

The Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting internal audits of financial and operational processes across the organization. This position will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and overall compliance with policies and regulations. The Senior Internal Auditor will provide recommendations for improvements and assist in ensuring the organization’s activities align with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute internal audit engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring audits are completed in accordance with internal audit standards and timelines.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and operational processes to identify areas of improvement.
• Perform detailed audit testing of financial records, processes, and systems to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Prepare audit reports that communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations to management, including clear and concise explanations of issues and suggested corrective actions.
• Assist in the development of annual audit plans and risk assessments, ensuring audit coverage aligns with business priorities.
• Collaborate with management to implement recommendations for improving internal controls and operational efficiencies.
• Assist in the preparation of audit-related documents for external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior auditors, assisting with audit assignments and professional development.
• Stay current on industry best practices, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements to ensure audits are in compliance with all applicable laws and standards.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc audits as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification preferred.
• 4+ years of internal audit experience, with a strong understanding of audit processes and methodologies.
• Experience with financial and operational auditing, including risk assessments, control evaluations, and testing.
• Knowledge of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency with audit management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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