Senior Financial Operations Auditor

The Senior Financial Operations Audit Analyst involves financial and compliance review and significant recruiting and mentoring of other teammates. The Senior Financial Operations Audit Analyst plays a key leadership role within the Financial Operations Audit (FOA) team, responsible for planning, executing, reviewing and managing audit fieldwork across financial, operational, and compliance areas. This role combines strong internal audit fundamentals with increasing use of data analytics and automation to enhance audit efficiency, coverage, and insight. Senior Analysts are expected to independently manage audits, mentor team members, and contribute to the evolution of FOA methodologies, including continuous audit and automated testing where applicable.

Responsibilities

Execute financial and operational audits, including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, and issue validation, in accordance with approved audit plans; Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including SOX/ICFR where applicable; Draft clear audit observations, practical recommendations, and support preparation of draft and final reports; Apply data analytics and automation to audit planning and testing (e.g., population analysis, exception testing, trend analysis); Use tools such as Power BI, Excel/Power Query, and AI-assisted tools (e.g., Copilot) to analyze data and support repeatable or continuous audit procedures; Partner with stakeholders to understand processes, data sources, and risks, and communicate audit objectives and results to technical and non-technical audiences; Support remediation tracking and follow-up of audit findings; Mentor junior team members and contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies, templates, and analytics capabilities; Assist with special projects and departmental initiatives as needed

Requirements

Bachelor's in accounting or finance; 3+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a related assurance role; Highly motivated with strong collaboration, organizational, and attention to detail skills; Solid understanding of accounting principles with the ability to apply them to document reviews and process evaluations; Comfortable with fast paced activity and ability to prioritize multiple audits to meet deliverable dates; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Willingness to pursue required technical education and insurance designations; Willing and able to travel (minimal)

Nice to have

CPA or CIA preferred or actively pursuing; Demonstrated experience applying data analytics to audit or financial analysis (preferred); Proficiency with Excel and at least one analytics or reporting tool (e.g, Power BI, Excel/Power Query, etc) (preferred); Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support analysis, reporting, documentation, and workflow efficiency within Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft 365 applications (preferred); Experience with audit automation, continuous auditing, or continuous monitoring concepts (preferred); Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Workday) or GRC platforms (e.g., Archer) (preferred)

Benefits

Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance; Financial Benefits: ESPP, 401k, Student Loan Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement; Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services; Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more