Senior Internal Auditor

BRUTON HEIGHTS SCHOOL

Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA Description Who We Are Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation. Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 89 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, The Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library. Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Griffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on-site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today’s evolved tastes. Each year over five million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally. Main Duties Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead and/or perform audits and special reviews to identify and evaluate key operational risks and related controls. Prepare the audit scope, objectives, control review outline, and audit program for assigned audits and other projects as appropriate. Interview management and staff in audit areas and summarize/document operations, procedures, and controls. Develop audit programs based upon the identified controls and risks and perform audit testing. Prepare workpapers that record and summarize data and audit observations in the department’s workpaper software. Evaluate controls for assigned audit area and determine if controls are operating effectively. Develop recommendations where gaps exist to improve risk and control effectiveness. Document and discuss with management the gaps and discovered weaknesses in accounting, operational procedures, and internal controls. Prepare audit reports to summarize audit observations and recommend solutions to management. Provide guidance to staff auditors assigned to assist with the performance of audits. Review and approve work prepared by assigned staff. Assess the skills of assigned staff and provide guidance and coaching where needed. Apply risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identify potential issues. Recommend solutions to identified issues. Ensure all audit conclusions are based upon a complete understanding of the processes, circumstances, and risks in the areas audited. Serve as an ongoing resource to all employees for assistance with real time questions about operations and processes. Assist with the monthly verification of outstanding audit issues. Perform testing as appropriate to verify procedures implemented in response to identified issues. Document testing performed. Assist with the effort to increase the department’s use of computer-assisted audit techniques and continuous monitoring. Serve on committees throughout the Foundation to ensure internal controls are appropriately considered. Perform other duties as assigned concerning the general mission of the Internal Audit department. This job description reflects the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time based on operational needs. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field Five years’ experience in internal audit or the attest function Audit Certification – Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) Preferred Qualifications: One of the above audit certifications plus a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Experience auditing Workday system Physical and Environmental Demands Physical Activity Frequency Stand Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift) Walk Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift) Sit Constantly (5-8 hrs/shift) Use hands/fingers Constantly (5-8 hrs/shift) Climb or balance Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job) Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job) Reach with hands/arms Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job) Talk or hear Constantly (5-8 hrs/shift) Lifting up to 10 lbs. Occasionally (up to 2 hrs/shift) Lifting up to 25 lbs. Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job) Lifting up to 50 lbs. (with assistance) Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job) Lifting up to 100 lbs. (with assistance) Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job) More than 100 lbs. (with assistance) Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job) Wet/humid conditions Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job) Work near moving mechanical parts Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job) Fumes/airborne particles Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job) Extreme cold Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job) Extreme heat Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job) Risk of electrical shock Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job) Driving requirement Rarely (does not exist as regular part of the job) Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation listed below for this position represents the anticipated hiring range and is provided in accordance with Virginia pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the selected candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and the specific requirements of the role. Range: $75,000 to $112,000/year Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colonial Williamsburg