Senior Auditor

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Senior Auditor to join our Compliance Audit team. In this role, you’ll conduct payroll compliance and authenticity audits, oversee the workflow and accuracy of audit activities, and play a key role in ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. You’ll work closely with department leadership, legal counsel, and external auditors to resolve disputes, improve processes, and maximize recoveries.

• Oversee the workflow and accuracy of departmental audit activities.
• Identify audit candidates, assign workloads, and track progress against key performance indicators.
• Review audit files for timeliness, accuracy, and completeness; provide guidance to auditors as needed.
• Conduct payroll compliance audits, including Desktop and Authenticity audits.
• Negotiate complex allocation disputes and present matters to review committees, management, and trustees.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and external auditors to manage disputes and identify optimal solutions.
• Recommend and implement process improvements; assist with testing system enhancements.
• Conduct research and generate ad-hoc reports.
• Assist with developing and delivering training for audit staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field, OR equivalent experience in a multi-employer, Taft-Hartley environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and audit principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook – intermediate level) and Adobe Pro (intermediate level).
• Ability to analyze complex agreements and resolve disputes effectively.

• 5+ years relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Auditing experience in a multi-employer, Taft-Hartley environment or the entertainment industry.
• Familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements, Taft-Hartley pension and health plans, and Trust Agreements.
• Experience with Oracle, Documentum, CCD, CMD, V3, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of the sound recording and/or news and broadcast industry.

• A customer-focused professional who can build strong relationships and deliver solutions that meet client needs.
• An effective communicator who adapts to different audiences and encourages open dialogue.
• A sound decision-maker who can act with incomplete information while considering all relevant factors.
• A trusted, reliable professional who follows through on commitments and maintains confidentiality.
• A leader who ensures accountability for themselves and others, with clear processes for tracking and reporting results.

Salary: up to $90,000

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