SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR (REMOTE)

Senior Internal Auditor

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. Our audit portfolio is primarily financial, complemented by operational, compliance, and special reviews. In this role, you will be instrumental in assessing our processes, controls, and systems, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational objectives. You will work cross-functionally with a variety of departments and business units, conducting comprehensive audits, identifying potential risks, and recommending strategic improvements that drive efficiency and compliance.

This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their career in internal audit or eventually transition into a broader business leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently plan, execute, and deliver a portfolio of primarily financial audits, complemented by operational, compliance, and special reviews, within established scope and timelines.
• Assess risks and the design and operating effectiveness of financial and operational processes, internal controls, and supporting systems through interviews, walkthroughs, data analysis, and testing.
• Use data analytics, automation, and approved AI tools to increase audit coverage, identify unusual trends or transactions, and improve audit efficiency.
• Develop clear audit findings and practical, risk-based recommendations that address root causes and are supported by sufficient evidence and well-organized workpapers.
• Communicate audit results clearly and professionally to all levels of management through discussions, presentations, and written reports
• Monitor the implementation of agreed action plans and proactively communicate significant issues or delays.
• Contribute to the continued enhancement of the Internal Audit function by updating risk assessments, refining audit programs, improving audit tools, and participating in strategic initiatives and projects.
• Support fraud investigations, cost-improvement initiatives, due diligence reviews, presentations, and other special projects.

Skills & Capabilities

• Communication: Strong ability to communicate effectively and function seamlessly as part of a team, in one-on-one interactions, and during formal audit presentations.
• Analytical Acumen: Excellent analytical skills, coupled with strong risk awareness, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy.
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: A natural critical thinker with intellectual curiosity and a proven ability to solve complex problems.
• Organizational Excellence: Solid time management and organizational skills, with the ability to adapt to schedule changes and effectively reprioritize tasks.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: The ability to adjust to changing priorities, new information, unexpected challenges, and a diverse range of working styles and team dynamics within the organization.
• Proactiveness & Initiative: A proactive mindset, consistently suggesting improvements and taking ownership of tasks and projects to drive solutions and enhance outcomes.
• Resilience & Perseverance: The ability to persist and find solutions despite obstacles, resistance, or incomplete information often encountered in challenging audit environments.
• Leadership & Collaboration: An effective leader and collaborative team player who thrives in a shared success environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in internal audit, external audit, finance, or accounting.
• Microsoft Office: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Technology & Digital Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365, with advanced Excel skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform tools, including Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate, is a plus. Experience using AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT, is also valued.
• Mobility: Ability and willingness to travel to business units anywhere in the US, up to 30%. Valid driver's license required.
• Certifications: CPA, CIA, and/or CFE certifications are a plus.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.