Sr. Internal Auditor

Sr. Internal Auditor
Hybrid - 3x a week in Secaucus, NJ

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to lead and execute risk-based audit engagements across the organization. This individual will serve as the lead or "In-Charge" on multiple audits, overseeing projects from planning and fieldwork through reporting and remediation.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in public accounting and/or internal audit, excellent project management and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Prior experience with a Big Four accounting firm-EY, Client, PwC, or KPMG-is required , although candidates do not need to be currently employed by one of these firms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the In-Charge/project lead for multiple audit engagements throughout the year.
• Develop audit scope in partnership with Audit Managers and contribute to overall audit strategy.
• Lead audit planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, and reporting activities.
• Supervise and provide guidance to audit team members while ensuring quality and timely completion of deliverables.
• Serve as a key liaison between Internal Audit and business stakeholders.
• Support execution of the annual audit plan based on the organization-wide risk assessment.
• Manage multiple concurrent audits and changing priorities while maintaining quality and deadlines.
• Prepare clear, concise audit workpapers, process narratives, risk/control documentation, and testing results.
• Identify control gaps and opportunities for process improvement.
• Draft meaningful audit findings and collaborate with management to develop practical corrective action plans.
• Leverage data analytics and AI tools to enhance audit effectiveness, identify trends, and improve efficiencies.
• Develop strong relationships across the organization and stay informed of business and organizational changes that may affect the internal control environment.
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to auditing, accounting, information systems, analytics, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting and/or auditing experience.
• At least 1 year of experience functioning in a senior, lead, or In-Charge audit capacity preferred.
• Previous professional experience with EY, Client, PwC, or KPMG required.
• Background in public accounting, internal audit, corporate accounting, and/or corporate finance .
• Strong understanding of audit methodology, risk assessment, internal controls, testing, and audit documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage multiple engagements and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with and influence stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word .
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a team environment.
• Approximately 10-20% travel , primarily domestic with occasional international travel possible.

Preferred Qualifications: CPA, CIA, CISA, MS and/or MBA; healthcare/health services industry experience; and hands-on experience with audit analytics, AI tools, robotic process automation (RPA), or auditing large data populations.

Career Development: This position provides exposure to senior leadership, opportunities to contribute to AI and analytics initiatives, continued professional training, and potential career paths within Internal Audit, Corporate Finance, and other areas of the organization.