Internal Auditor

Overview

REI Co-op is united in finding better ways to work. The goal is to help people find and enjoy the outdoors. Working for the co-op means doing your best work with support to live well. You help shape the future of the outdoors for people and the planet.

This role helps REI succeed by giving timely, convincing, and relevant financial analysis. The examination must be technically sound and help end-users evaluate corporate performance. It also supports decision making. The Analyst supports the FP&A team and operational divisions. This is done through financial analysis, management reporting, strategic planning, budgeting, and leading special projects. The Senior Financial Analyst works autonomously with the divisions they support. This person represents the Finance Department as a subject matter expert.

Responsibilities And Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Provides value-added and aim support on governance, risk, and control-related topics through participation in audit and advisory engagements.
• Performs assigned responsibilities with guidance and coaching while developing internal audit, risk, and business acumen.
• Assists in planning and executing internal audit and advisory engagements in a timely and collaborative manner.
• Performs audit procedures and testing in accordance with established audit methodologies, programs, and work plans.
• Reviews transactions, documents, records, reports, and procedures and prepares clear and complete audit workpapers.
• Researches policies and procedures, creates basic process flowcharts, and documents process goals, risks, and controls.
• Examines test results and supports the development of fact-based observations and recommendations.
• Contributes to the preparation of audit reports, presentations, and supporting materials.
• Supports validation, communication, tracking, and follow-up of audit findings.
• Builds foundational working relationships with business partners while learning the organization’s processes and culture.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes, controls, or documentation and raises ideas for consideration.
• Participates in enterprise risk assessment activities and special projects as assigned by Internal Audit leadership.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, information systems, computer science, engineering, or equivalent.
• Foundational understanding of accounting, auditing, risk management, or related business concepts.
• Exceptional critical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn and apply new concepts.
• Ability to produce accurate, well-organized work with attention to detail.
• Strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to learn and apply new concepts
• Ability to produce accurate, well‑organized work with attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); exposure to Visio or SharePoint a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and business partners
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Builds positive working relationships with team members and business partners.
• Exposure to retail, consumer, or multi-channel business environments.
• Limited travel required (10-20%).
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in Accounting, Finance, management information systems, computer science, or related field.
• Exposure to internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or data-backed roles through internships, co-ops, or prior employment.
• Familiarity with internal control concepts and common frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT, NIST).
• Interest in pursuing professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP).
• Experience with data analysis, automation tools, or reporting dashboards.
  
  
  

Closing

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity – that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.

Pay Range

$64,600.00 - $103,500.00 per year