Senior Internal Auditor

The Senior Internal Auditor will provide leadership to William Blair’s Internal Audit team. Execute complex, high-visibility audits of William Blair departments and locations in accordance with established audit policies and procedures. Document and lead communication efforts with department leaders to review audit issues and ensure open audit items are addressed. Oversee the audit process, and associated results and recommendations of less experienced audit staff to ensure accuracy and appropriateness. Present recommendations to management for audit process improvements. Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Provide leadership to William Blair’s audit programs by following established policies and procedures. Own complex, high visibility audits. Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced Internal Audit staff.
• Develop process documentation and risk and control matrices for complex, high visibility areas/processes under review.
• Direct audits for assigned area by evaluating controls, transactions, business conditions and documentation to determine compliance with policies, procedures and regulations. Provide direction and guidance to less experienced audit staff.
• Document complex, high-visibility audit issues and prepare audit results and recommendations in order to communicate meaningful findings which help drive solutions and efficiencies. Lead meetings with business heads to present findings.
• Provide recommendations for addressing complex, high-visibility audit findings and improving existing processes. Track implementation of management’s action items on open audit findings until resolution. Perform testing procedures to confirm audit findings were properly addressed.
• Review audit paperwork, findings and recommendations of less experienced staff to ensure sufficiency of documentation and evidence to support conclusions.
• Participate in audits, assessments, and consulting engagements across multiple domains, including operational, financial, regulatory, and IT.
• Challenge the status quo and look for ways to improve operational efficiency. Present ideas to senior management.
• Ensure analysis and reports developed by less experienced staff are accurate and appropriate.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced internal audit staff.
• Facilitate interaction with and provide assistance to external auditors.
• Additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• Progress towards CPA or CIA certification required
• 3-5 years audit experience in either public accounting or internal audit required
• SIE Exam and Series 7 preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative work environment
• Intellectually curious
• Ability to be an independent contributor supporting the development of new audit programs for previously unaudited areas
• Adaptability and versatility
• Ability to work in an unstructured position with little to no repetitive daily activities
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Effective prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple audits as needs arise
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Solution focused and detail oriented
• Positive attitude and demonstrates initiative and persistence
• Ability to lead and mentor less experienced staff

Work Environment

• The role is based in Chicago.
• Work is regularly performed in a hybrid environment – with the expectation of being in the office at least 3 days a week, or more as needed.

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