Sr. Internal Auditor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join a high-impact audit team in Maryland. This contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to lead complex reviews, assess risk, and provide practical recommendations that strengthen controls and support informed decision-making. The role operates in a hybrid environment and is well suited for an individual who can balance multiple priorities while delivering thorough, well-supported audit results.

Responsibilities:

• Direct end-to-end audit engagements, coordinating planning activities, execution, documentation, and final reporting to keep projects on schedule and aligned with objectives.

• Define audit objectives, determine key risk areas, and build detailed testing strategies that address financial, operational, and compliance considerations.

• Conduct in-depth audit procedures, analyze data sets, and review financial information to identify trends, exceptions, and areas requiring attention.

• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls against recognized audit and compliance standards, and highlight gaps that may affect operations or regulatory adherence.

• Document observations, prepare clear workpapers, and develop comprehensive reports that explain issues, impact, and recommended corrective actions.

• Present audit conclusions to leadership and business partners, translating technical findings into practical guidance for decision-making and remediation.

• Contribute to quality assurance efforts across concurrent audit projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting with cross-functional collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in internal audit or a closely related audit function.

• Proven ability to lead audit engagements or manage major portions of complex audit assignments.

• Experience using audit technology, data analysis tools, and enterprise financial systems to support testing and reporting.

• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce organized documentation and actionable recommendations.