Auditor

Job Description

Job Description

Auditor

LHH Recruitment Solutions is searching for an Auditor for a permanent opportunity in Richmond, Virginia.

About the Company

A well-established nonprofit organization is seeking an Auditor to join its growing finance team. This is a newly created position designed to expand the organization's internal audit capabilities and support a larger volume of operational and financial audits across multiple locations. The role offers the opportunity to work independently, interact with a variety of stakeholders, and see the full impact of your work from planning through implementation. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, improving processes, identifying control weaknesses, and helping organizations operate more effectively.

About the Role

Plan and conduct operational and financial audits across multiple locations. Evaluate internal controls, compliance, financial processes, and operational procedures. Identify opportunities for process improvements and stronger controls. Prepare audit findings, recommendations, and reports. Communicate results and recommendations to management and operational stakeholders. Work independently while managing multiple audit engagements throughout the year. Partner with finance and operational leaders to improve efficiencies and strengthen accountability. Participate in audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct operational and financial audits across multiple locations.

• Evaluate internal controls, compliance, financial processes, and operational procedures.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and stronger controls.

• Prepare audit findings, recommendations, and reports.

• Communicate results and recommendations to management and operational stakeholders.

• Work independently while managing multiple audit engagements throughout the year.

• Partner with finance and operational leaders to improve efficiencies and strengthen accountability.

• Participate in audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.

• Internal audit experience is highly valued.

• CPA preferred but not required.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of auditing principles, internal controls, and financial reporting.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and build relationships across a diverse organization.

• Strong professionalism, organization, and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• 3-8+ years of public accounting, audit, assurance, or internal audit experience.

• Big Four or regional public accounting backgrounds are highly attractive.

• Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence.

• Comfortable presenting recommendations to non-financial stakeholders.

Strong emphasis on work-life balance. Standard 35-hour workweek. Flexible environment with limited overtime requirements.

Newly created position due to organizational growth. Opportunity to see the entire audit lifecycle rather than being assigned only portions of an engagement. Meaningful work that directly improves operations and controls. Strong work-life balance rarely found in public accounting environments. Collaborative team environment with exposure to a wide variety of operating locations and stakeholders. Stable organization with long-term growth and mission-driven work.

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Bruce Taylor

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to -privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.