Lead Corporate Auditor

Job Purpose

The Lead Corporate Auditor is responsible for planning and executing risk-based audits of corporate functions, while also helping drive audit innovation through data analytics, automation, continuous monitoring, and administration of the department's governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platform. The role provides independent assurance and advisory services to management by evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

In addition to leading audit engagements, the Lead Corporate Auditor supports SOX 404 testing activities, strategic projects, and audit transformation initiatives designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Internal Audit function. Through strong business acumen, technical expertise, and professional judgment, this role serves as a trusted advisor to management and contributes to the continued evolution of the company's risk and control environment.
Duties and Responsibilities

Risk-based Audits & Advisory Services

• Participate in the annual enterprise risk assessment process through risk assessments, interviews, data analysis, and other activities used to identify and evaluate risks across the organization.
• Perform engagement-level risk assessments to identify key risks, evaluate control environments, and determine audit scope and objectives.
• Lead and execute operational, compliance, financial, strategic, and technology-related audits in accordance with the approved Internal Audit plan and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards.
• Conduct process walkthroughs, interviews, testing, and data analysis to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control deficiencies, process inefficiencies, emerging risks, and opportunities to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
• Develop clear, concise, and actionable audit observations and recommendations that address root causes and support sustainable remediation.
• Prepare high-quality audit workpapers, reports, presentations, and other communications in accordance with Internal Audit standards.
• Present audit results and recommendations to management and facilitate discussions regarding corrective action plans.
• Monitor and validate management remediation activities to ensure identified issues are resolved effectively and timely.
• Build effective relationships with business leaders, external auditors, and key vendors, and serve as a trusted advisor on risk, control, compliance, and operational improvement opportunities.
• Lead audits and initiatives spanning multiple business functions, often with undefined scope, developing new audit approaches where established methods do not fit.
• Serve as a technical resource for less experienced auditors on complex audit techniques and control evaluation approaches.

Technology, Analytics & Audit Innovation

• Leverage data analytics, automation, AI-enabled tools, and continuous monitoring techniques to enhance audit coverage, efficiency, and insight while maintaining accountability for the accuracy, confidentiality, and professional judgment applied to all audit work.
• Develop and execute Internal Audit's data analytics and continuous monitoring program.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit effectiveness through data-driven testing, automation, and innovative audit approaches.
• Lead administration, configuration, and enhancement of the department's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform, partnering with IT on ongoing maintenance.
• Play a leading role in implementing new audit methodologies, technologies, and tools designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Internal Audit function.

SOX & Internal Control Assurance

• Provide supplemental support to the Internal Audit SOX team during peak testing periods, as needed.
• Scope may include financial reporting, business process, IT dependency, and/or IT general controls.
• Follow standard PCAOB audit methodologies with guidance from the SOX Audit Senior Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• Required Experience: Minimum of 4 - 7 years of audit experience at a top 10 public accounting firm focused on external audit, internal audit, IT audit or relevant risk and control activities.
• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• Previous experience in banking, capital markets, or consumer finance industry.
• Big 4 accounting firm experience.
• Experience working with publicly traded companies.
• Experience executing AICPA internal control attestations (i.e. SOC 1 or SOC 2).
• Experience using or building audit tools, data analytics, and visualization platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, ACL, IDEA, Power BI, Tableau).
• Some exposure to or willingness to learn cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or other security standards.

Critical Competencies

• High level of integrity and professional ethics.
• Exceptional business acumen and risk awareness.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity and critical thinking ability.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within established timelines.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and manage multiple concurrent engagements.
• Capable of working independently and balancing multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and facilitate implementation of corrective actions and process improvements.
• Demonstrates initiative, continuous learning, and a commitment to professional growth.

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position that requires onsite work at least three days per week in Greer, SC. Some overtime and weekend work may be expected to hit deadlines.

Compensation

The base compensation range is between $115,000 and $150,000. Compensation varies by experience and expertise within internal audit.

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