Senior Internal Auditor
Job Summary / Introduction
*** Candidates must be based in the surrounding Indiana area and open to travel
An established and growing organization is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to help build and mature its internal audit function. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative environment where audit is viewed as a strategic business partner focused on delivering meaningful risk insights, strengthening controls, and improving operational effectiveness.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on audit professional who enjoys working independently, partnering with stakeholders across the business, and helping shape a scalable audit program. This role offers significant visibility with leadership and the opportunity to contribute to enterprise risk management, audit planning, and the continued evolution of governance and control processes.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related function
- Experience leading end-to-end audits, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, testing, reporting, and issue follow-up
- Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and governance principles
- Knowledge of COSO and other internal control frameworks
- Experience evaluating operational, compliance, financial, and technology-related risks
- Ability to develop clear audit documentation, workpapers, and audit reports
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience using data analysis tools and audit technologies
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CISA are preferred
- Ability to work independently while maintaining strong business partnerships and professional objectivity
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across operational, financial, compliance, and technology-related areas
- Conduct risk assessments, process walkthroughs, and control evaluations to identify key risks and opportunities for improvement
- Develop audit scopes, testing strategies, and work programs aligned with organizational priorities
- Perform audit testing through inquiry, observation, inspection, reperformance, and data analysis
- Prepare organized audit workpapers and maintain supporting documentation for audit conclusions
- Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
- Identify control gaps, compliance concerns, and operational risks
- Develop practical recommendations to strengthen controls and improve business processes
- Prepare clear and concise audit reports outlining findings, root causes, risk impacts, and corrective actions
- Track audit findings and remediation activities through resolution and validation
- Support enterprise risk assessment activities and annual audit planning
- Partner with business leaders to communicate audit objectives, findings, and recommendations
- Contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies, reporting processes, and audit standards
- Utilize audit and data analytics tools to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness
- Support special projects and emerging risk initiatives as needed
What Success Looks Like
- Building trusted relationships across the organization while maintaining audit independence
- Delivering practical, business-focused audit recommendations that drive value
- Helping mature the organization’s risk management and control environment
- Contributing to the continued growth and development of the internal audit function
- Supporting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and proactive risk management
This role is ideal for an audit professional who enjoys a high degree of ownership, values collaboration, and is excited by the opportunity to help shape and grow an evolving internal audit function.
If interested please reach out to [email protected]!
