Senior Auditor POST NUMBER: 446335
The Senior Auditor is responsible for assisting in the development and maintenance of process documentation, conducting walkthroughs, testing internal controls over financial reporting, and monitoring remediation of identified issues. This position will collaborate with various departments across the organization to evaluate and strengthen internal controls, ensure SOX compliance, and support broader internal audit initiatives. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting and audit principles, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Support SOX compliance by maintaining process documentation, including narratives and Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs).
- Perform walkthroughs and test internal controls to ensure effective design and operational performance.
- Identify control deficiencies, recommend remediation plans, and track progress to resolution.
- Prepare clear and organized audit workpapers to support testing and findings.
- Collaborate with control owners to improve internal controls and provide process enhancement guidance.
- Assess the SOX impact of organizational changes, new systems, or accounting pronouncements.
- Coordinate with external auditors and cross-functional teams to support SOX and internal audit activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA a plus.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience related field (internal audit, corporate accounting, public accounting, etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros).
- Experience with software such as Great Plains, QuickBooks, or similar.
- Solid understanding of accounting theory and principles
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, audit methodologies, and internal control frameworks.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
- Highly organized with strong time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. 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 by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), 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 by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries 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, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.