INTERNAL AUDIT CONSULTANT

ABOUT CFO’S DOMAIN:

CFO’s Domain is a national accounting & finance consulting and recruiting organization serving CFOs and their stakeholders. Our consultants are among the best practitioners in the marketplace, serving clients across a diverse range of industries and stages of growth. Our consultants serve clients with mission critical deliverables when they are experiencing capacity or capability constraints. Our consultants receive benefits, competitive compensation, gain access to the full breadth of our recruiting capabilities and are introduced to roles that are accretive to their personal and professional growth.

We are searching for a highly skilled Internal Audit Consultant to be a part of our interim consulting practice. Benefits of working for CFO’s Domain include:

• Diverse project experience in across industry sector, company size, and geography
• Supercharge your personal and professional growth
• Rapidly expand your network
• Avoid company politics while focusing on solving interesting problems
• Action oriented role focused on business impact
• 401K, medical benefits
• Profit Sharing and Cash Balance Plans

Please find a sampling of the type of work we do below:

INTERNAL AUDIT CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct SOX testing: Perform detailed testing of key financial controls and procedures in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, identify control deficiencies, and recommend appropriate remediation measures.
• Internal audit planning and execution: Collaborate with the internal audit team to develop risk-based audit plans. Execute internal audit projects by conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, analyzing data, and performing tests to assess the adequacy of controls, operational efficiency, and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Risk assessment and mitigation: Identify and assess risks across various operational areas, financial processes, and business units. Analyze controls and processes to determine potential risks and provide recommendations for risk mitigation strategies.
• Process improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, internal controls, and risk management practices. Recommend process improvements, best practices, and control enhancements to strengthen the overall control environment.
• Compliance monitoring: Monitor adherence to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Assess compliance risks and provide guidance to ensure timely and accurate compliance reporting.
• Audit documentation and reporting: Prepare clear, concise, and accurate audit workpapers, reports, and memos to document findings, recommendations, and the overall audit scope. Communicate audit results effectively to management and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with various stakeholders, including business unit managers, process owners, and external auditors, to understand their needs, address concerns, and foster a collaborative and constructive working relationship.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly desirable.
• Proven experience in conducting SOX testing, including scoping, risk assessment, control evaluation, and testing of key controls.
• Strong knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COSO framework, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Experience in planning and executing internal audit projects, including risk assessment, control evaluation, and issue identification.
• 2+ years internal controls audit management experience.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred but not required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Experience in creating and managing project plans.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Diplomatic approach to conflict resolution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify and address challenges proactively.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.