Senior Internal Auditor

Company: $25B Global Financial Services Company

Location: Cleveland, OH (Hybrid – onsite 3 days/week, remote 2 days/week)

Join an award-winning global organization known for its innovation, inclusive culture, and customer commitment. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you’ll be part of a 35-person audit team leading audit engagements focused on operational, financial, compliance, SOX, remediation, and ad-hoc tasks. You’ll also play a pivotal role as the liaison between external auditors and the company, ensuring alignment on audit scope, testing approaches, and remediation activities. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders to strengthen internal controls, enhance process efficiencies, and ensure adherence to regulatory and corporate governance standards across the organization.

What differentiates this opportunity?

• You’ll have a leadership team dedicated to your success, providing growth opportunities and helping you continuously develop your skills.
• You’ll be part of an award-winning global organization with a people-first approach and a proven commitment to employee well-being.
• You’ll receive ongoing support and mentorship from a highly skilled audit team, helping you strengthen your technical expertise and broaden your industry experience through diverse, challenging engagements.
• You’ll gain exposure to executive leadership and cross-functional teams, offering visibility into enterprise-wide operations and strategic initiatives.
• You’ll thrive in a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, where your voice is heard and your contributions make a measurable impact.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or SOX compliance within a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO) and risk-based auditing principles.
• Familiarity with SOX testing, control walkthroughs, and audit documentation standards.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and basic financial reporting concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing audit findings and interacting with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools; experience with audit software preferred.
• Certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA in progress or interest in pursuing is preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and curiosity to understand business processes and risks.
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.
• Travel: Ability to travel 5–10%.

Compensation

• The annual salary range is $60,000 – $80,000. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and employee performance.
• The salary range provided is a guideline and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, education, certifications, and overall qualifications. Actual compensation will be determined upon completion of the interview process.

Benefits

The company’s benefits include medical and dental plans, life insurance (including eligible spouses and children), health care flexible spending, dependent care, 401(k) savings plans, and paid time off.