Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description

Senior Internal Auditor
Location: Atlanta, GA
Compensation: $120,000 to $130,000 base salary plus bonus
Type: Direct Hire


Company Overview
The Intersect Group is partnering with a large, well established organization operating in a complex, regulated, and operationally intensive industry. The company is recognized for its strong governance practices, commitment to ethical conduct, and emphasis on continuous improvement. Employees value collaboration, professional judgment, and the opportunity to make a visible impact across the enterprise.


Role Summary
The Senior Internal Auditor plays a key role in delivering risk based internal audit engagements that strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. This role owns audits from planning through reporting and serves as a trusted advisor to management by providing insight that improves operational efficiency and control effectiveness. The position supports internal audit leadership while maintaining the independence and objectivity required for an effective audit function.


This role is well suited for an experienced auditor who is a self starter, comfortable leading audits end to end, and interested in working within a flexible but accountability driven environment.


Key Responsibilities
• Lead and execute risk based internal audit engagements in accordance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards
• Plan, perform, and document audit fieldwork including analysis, testing, and evaluation of controls
• Prepare clear, well supported audit workpapers and formal audit reports
• Communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations to management and stakeholders
• Monitor remediation plans and track implementation of corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement of internal audit methodology and quality assurance processes
• Maintain collaborative relationships across the organization while preserving audit independence
• Stay current on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and internal audit best practices


Key Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Four to seven years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, or related functions
• Demonstrated ability to lead audits independently from planning through reporting
• Strong knowledge of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, IPPF components, and audit methodologies
• Solid understanding of governance, risk, and internal control frameworks
• Excellent analytical, communication, and professional writing skills
• High level of integrity, professional skepticism, and ethical judgment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities


Preferred Experience
• Professional certification such as CIA or active progress toward certification
• Public accounting or large enterprise audit experience
• Industry exposure to transportation, logistics, manufacturing, or asset intensive environments


Work Environment and Flexibility
• Full time position based in a professional office environment
• Organization values in person collaboration while offering situational flexibility based on individual needs
• Flexibility is built on trust, performance, and communication rather than a rigid hybrid schedule


Call to Action
If you are an experienced internal auditor looking to lead impactful audits and partner closely with the business, The Intersect Group encourages you to apply. Please submit your resume and contact information for immediate consideration.