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Senior Internal Auditor

HireRising
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026

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Why this role:

Join a collaborative Internal Audit team where your work directly strengthens the company’s control environment and drives smarter, more efficient processes. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you’ll evaluate financial, compliance, and operational controls, identify risk, and partner closely with the business to recommend meaningful improvements. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, data-driven insights, and influencing change across the organization. You’ll work alongside two peer auditors and collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams across the business.


What You’ll Do

  • Perform risk assessments to define audit scope and identify key controls.
  • Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Execute audit procedures and prepare clear, well-documented workpapers in accordance with IIA standards.
  • Use data analytics, automation, and AI tools to enhance audit testing and efficiency.
  • Draft concise, persuasive audit reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
  • Participate in audit kickoff and close-out meetings with stakeholders.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for audit clients, providing regular updates and issue tracking.
  • Perform SOX 404 testing to ensure controls are operating effectively.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of Internal Audit processes, including the use of technology and data visualization tools.


What We’re Looking For

  • 3–4 years of internal audit, external audit, or related experience.
  • Strong professional judgment with the ability to prioritize key risks and distinguish critical vs. non-critical findings.


Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, plus working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Understanding of auditing standards, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
  • Experience with audit management software.
  • Comfortable adopting AI, automation, and data analytics tools in audit work.
  • Familiarity with IT general controls, cybersecurity concepts, and data governance is a plus.


Soft Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication—able to confidently present audit results to stakeholders.
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.
  • Collaborative and relationship-driven; works well across departments.
  • Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and discretion with sensitive information.


Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • CPA, CIA, or CISA (or willingness to pursue certification).


Additional Details

  • Travel required: up to 20%
  • Team-oriented environment with strong exposure to the business
  • Opportunity to influence audit innovation and modernization efforts

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000

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