Position Overview
Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an Interim Senior Internal Auditor to support a key audit and risk initiative during a period of increased business demand. This contract opportunity will focus on evaluating internal controls, executing audit engagements, assessing operational and compliance risks, and providing actionable recommendations to strengthen processes and control effectiveness. The ideal candidate is a hands-on audit professional who can quickly gain an understanding of the business, work independently, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute risk-based audits of financial, operational, compliance, and technology-related processes.
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas of potential risk, control deficiencies, and process inefficiencies.
- Plan audit engagements, including risk assessments, scope development, testing strategies, and audit program creation.
- Conduct interviews, walkthroughs, and process reviews with key stakeholders to gain an understanding of business operations and control environments.
- Perform detailed testing and analysis to assess compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and established control frameworks.
- Document audit procedures, observations, and conclusions in accordance with professional auditing standards and internal methodologies.
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports that clearly communicate findings, risk exposure, root causes, and practical recommendations for improvement.
- Partner with business leaders to develop corrective action plans and monitor remediation efforts through completion.
- Support enterprise risk management initiatives by identifying emerging risks and contributing to organization-wide risk assessments.
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, control gaps, and opportunities for increased efficiency.
- Collaborate with external auditors and cross-functional teams to support audit activities and information requests.
- Assist with special projects, investigations, and advisory engagements designed to improve internal controls and business performance.
- Stay current on evolving accounting standards, regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and emerging risks impacting the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk advisory, compliance, or a related assurance environment.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, auditing standards, and corporate governance practices.
- Experience performing operational, financial, compliance, and/or SOX-related audits from planning through reporting.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or a related designation preferred.
Required Work Hours
Monday - Friday
Benefits
Max Pay is $45.00 per hour. Min Pay is $42.50 per hour.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.