Senior Internal Auditor

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) is a high visibility opportunity to work with various levels of management and assist in the development of the annual audit plan, as well as execute and schedule audit engagements and other tasks per the approved audit plan. This role will focus on managing the execution of Sarbanes Oxley testing and operational audits. You will provide consultative support to business partners to identify opportunities for control improvements with the objective of mitigating risk.

Summary of Competitive Benefits & Perks:

- Health/Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision

- 401(k) with company match

- Paid time off

- Bonus/Target Incentive

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Complimentary usage of modern in-house fitness center

- On-premise full-service dining center discounts

- Discounts via the company’s EAP

- Monthly Employee Recognition Programs

- Referral bonus

- Pre-tax transportation options

- Plus more!

Company Core Values:

- Excellence: Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and achieving the highest possible standards for performance.

- Ethics: Demonstrates a commitment to integrity, peer respect, and fairness. Continuously demonstrates a strong work ethic by exhibiting an indisputable drive to get the job done.

- Results: The product of consistently going above and beyond to deliver exceptional value for the team and the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Drive and lead the day-to-day execution of the annual Sarbanes Oxley process including annual planning and test work. Work closely and manage relationship with external auditors on ICFR reliance;
- Manage co-source relationship for IT general controls testing, including managing billing process, monitor testing and identified issues;
- For approved audit projects, conducting the audit planning, overseeing the execution of the audit, and leading closing activities. Supervision includes assessing project status and results, overseeing timely completion, work paper review, and report preparation;
- Develop and maintain strong business relationships with appropriate levels of management to ensure that Audit is aware of changes in business activities and objectives, and a necessary audit response is developed;
- Assess audit findings including control weaknesses with an appropriate degree of professional skepticism. Assist business partners with the development of Management Action Plans to mitigate weaknesses, providing thought leadership on the appropriateness of the Plan;
- Provide control advisory services to management to assist in redesign efforts that improve the control environment.

Selection Criteria

- Eight plus years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of two years of experience in public accounting or internal audit consulting
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance
- Professional credentials such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or progress toward certification preferred
- Demonstrated audit/SOX testing experience with the ability to apply the principles in business
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing work environments/priorities and tight deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and influencing skills with some experience dealing with people of various levels of seniority
- Strong team player, analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to balance quality of work with speed of execution, and a good problem solver and “out-of-the box” thinker
- Should have a solid knowledge of accounting and have ability to analyze processes and provide recommendations for improvement of accounting practices, controls and efficiencies
- Attention to detail and the ability to work analytically in a problem-solving environment

The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.  Base pay is one component of B. F. Saul Company & Affiliates total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, bonus plans and more. 
 
B. F. Saul Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We foster an environment that recognizes employees’ unique skillsets and ensure that all employees have an equal opportunity to grow and advance.
 
If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact [email protected] or 301-986-6000.
 
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