Senior Internal Auditor

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in Cambridge, MA. Responsibilities:

• Senior Internal Auditor will execute risk-based financial, operational, technology, and compliance audits from planning through completion
• Evaluate business processes, internal controls, and operational risks to identify improvement opportunities
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and process walkthroughs to understand workflows, risks, and control environments
• Perform audit testing, analyze results, identify control gaps, and determine potential root causes
• Develop clear audit findings and practical recommendations that support stronger controls and business operations
• Prepare accurate workpapers and documentation that support audit conclusions and quality standards
• As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will partner with business stakeholders while maintaining appropriate independence and objectivity
• Support internal control and regulatory compliance testing, including SOX-related activities
• Use data analytics and technology-enabled techniques to enhance audit testing and efficiency
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, automation, and other internal audit initiatives
• Provide guidance to junior team members and communicate significant risks or issues to audit leadership

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 2+ years of internal audit, external audit, risk, controls, or related experience
• Experience performing audit testing, documenting findings, and evaluating control effectiveness
• Working knowledge of audit methodologies, internal controls, risk assessment, and accounting principles
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, research, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to travel periodically, including for international assignments
• Experience with SOX compliance or internal control testing is beneficial
• Experience in life sciences, healthcare, financial services, or another regulated industry is beneficial
• Exposure to data analytics, audit technology, automation, or AI-enabled tools is a plus
• Professional certification or progress toward an accounting or audit-related certification is a plus