Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join a growing organization and play a key role in evaluating internal controls, assessing business risk, and driving process improvements across the enterprise. This position will partner closely with leadership and operational teams to identify opportunities for enhanced governance, strengthen compliance efforts, and support the organization's overall risk management framework. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of audit methodologies, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based audits of financial, operational, compliance, and technology-related processes.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas of potential risk, control deficiencies, and process inefficiencies.
• Plan audit engagements, including risk assessments, scope development, testing strategies, and audit program creation.
• Conduct interviews, walkthroughs, and process reviews with key stakeholders to gain an understanding of business operations and control environments.
• Perform detailed testing and analysis to assess compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and established control frameworks.
• Document audit procedures, observations, and conclusions in accordance with professional auditing standards and internal methodologies.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports that clearly communicate findings, risk exposure, root causes, and practical recommendations for improvement.
• Partner with business leaders to develop corrective action plans and monitor remediation efforts through completion.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives by identifying emerging risks and contributing to organization-wide risk assessments.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, control gaps, and opportunities for increased efficiency.
• Collaborate with external auditors and cross-functional teams to support audit activities and information requests.
• Assist with special projects, investigations, and advisory engagements designed to improve internal controls and business performance.
• Stay current on evolving accounting standards, regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and emerging risks impacting the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk advisory, compliance, or a related assurance environment.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, auditing standards, and corporate governance practices.
• Experience performing operational, financial, compliance, and/or SOX-related audits from planning through reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or a related designation preferred.

Required Work Hours

Monday to Friday, standard business hours.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package available upon employment.

Additional Details

Salary range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.