Senior Internal Auditor

Vaco is assisting our client in its search for a Senior Internal Auditor. An ideal candidate is a dynamic individual that can provide support to all functional areas of operations, collaborating to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and integrate strategy.

• Team Management:
  Manage a team of auditors performing audit advisory and assurance projects.
• Leadership:
  Coach, train, mentor, and supervise audit staff.
• Audit Project Management:
  Lead all aspects of an audit project, including planning, risk assessment, control identification, testing, issue identification, recommendation development, and reporting.
• Internal Controls Testing:
  Assist with the completion of the annual Sarbanes‑Oxley financial controls testing.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with management to identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of processes and strengthen controls.
• Relationship Building:
  Establish and maintain effective relationships with management, external auditors, and other partners to further develop company knowledge and auditing skills.
• Data Analytics:
  Utilize data analytics to identify trends and exceptions, measure process risk, evaluate control effectiveness, determine impact of identified opportunities, and recommend sustainable business‑focused solutions to enhance operations and strengthen controls.
• Board and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Assist with the compilation of quarterly Board materials and Enterprise Risk Management program results.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or another business discipline;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Three to five years of work experience in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, or Consulting; CPA, CIA, or other audit certification is a plus.
• Project Management:
  Ability to plan, organize, and lead the completion of audit projects.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated leadership attributes, including strong human relations, analytical, project management, and written communications skills.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Communication:
  Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of management, including executive management, with tact and diplomacy.
• Multitasking:
  Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work effectively.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and demonstrate knowledge of risk and controls.
• Initiative:
  Show strong initiative and the ability to work in ambiguous situations with minimal direction.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Knowledge of SAP system and proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., MS Excel, R, Python, Big Query/Looker, SQL, SAS) is a plus.

Determining compensation for this role at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including individual skill sets, experience, training, licensure, office location, and other considerations. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco/Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco/Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

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