Senior Internal Auditor
EB-1944688970
East Elmhurst
NY
Senior Internal Auditor
Salary Range: $100,000–$145,000
Travel: 25-30% (domestic with occasional international travel)
Overview
A leading U.S.-based construction and manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join its Internal Audit team. This role supports risk-based and compliance audits across complex projects and business operations, with a strong focus on construction-industry risk, operational performance, and financial controls.
This is a hands-on position for an experienced internal auditor who can support the lead auditor, think critically beyond checklists, and communicate effectively with project and operations leaders.
Key Responsibilities of Senior Internal Auditor:
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Support the lead auditor in planning and executing internal audits
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Complete audit programs and actively participate in fieldwork, testing, and verification
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Conduct interviews with project managers and operational leaders; ask insightful follow-up questions and analyze responses
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Evaluate project-level risks including bidding, forecasting, profitability, schedule performance, and cost controls
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Analyze audit results and develop practical, risk-focused conclusions and recommendations
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Prepare clear, well-written audit documentation and reports
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Run internal audit meetings and present findings to management
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Perform a mix of financial (approximately 60%) and operational (approximately 40%) audits
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Use data and reporting tools to support audit analysis (Excel, OneNote, Power BI, JD Edwards)
Required Qualifications of Senior Internal Auditor:
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Approximately 5+ years of internal or external audit experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
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Strong internal audit background with experience in risk-based audits
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Experience leading audit meetings and engaging stakeholders at multiple levels
- Construction, engineering, manufacturing, or project-based industry experience is a must
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Strong writing, analytical, and interviewing skills
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Proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI, JD Edwards, and OneNote preferred
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Ability to travel up to 25-30% to offices and project sites
What’s Offered
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Competitive base salary and 401(k)
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
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Strong investment in professional development and long-term career growth
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Collaborative, values-driven culture emphasizing ethics and accountability
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Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that shape communities and infrastructure
Why This Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an internal auditor who wants broader exposure, real operational insight, and the ability to influence risk management practices in a complex, project-driven environment.
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