Senior Internal Auditor - Operational

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor - Operational based in United States. This role provides senior-level leadership across a large-scale operational internal audit program covering more than 150 locations annually. You will lead audit engagements spanning financial, operational, compliance, governance, risk, and control processes. The position combines hands-on audit execution with team leadership, workpaper review, coaching, and stakeholder management. You will evaluate business processes, identify control gaps and root causes, and translate findings into practical recommendations for improvement. Data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies will be used to strengthen audit testing and create efficiencies. You will work closely with management and executive stakeholders in a collaborative environment where sound judgment and clear communication are essential. This fully remote opportunity offers meaningful ownership, regular U.S. and Canada travel, and the chance to influence operational effectiveness across a broad business network. Lead operational internal audit engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring alignment with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), applicable standards, and quality assurance requirements. Develop audit programs, define engagement objectives and scope, conduct process walkthroughs and flowcharting, design analytical procedures, perform sample-based testing, and gather sufficient evidence to support conclusions. Select and support planning for branch and distribution center audits across a broad annual audit plan, helping determine appropriate locations and engagement priorities. Draft audit findings and reports, clearly communicating control deficiencies, risks, root causes, and recommended improvements. Present findings and conclusions during audit close meetings and facilitate constructive discussions with management regarding remediation and process improvements. Lead audit teams by reviewing workpapers, providing coaching notes, reinforcing quality standards, and supporting the professional development of audit associates. Evaluate governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control processes across financial and operational activities. Assess fraud risk management processes, identify potential fraud indicators, investigate discrepancies, and discuss underlying root causes with management. Evaluate compliance programs, including their effectiveness in monitoring objectives, supporting training, assessing regulatory and policy adherence, and improving controls. Assess supply chain processes including strategic sourcing, vendor management, procurement, warehousing, logistics, and inventory management. Apply data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, patterns, and potential areas of risk during audit planning and fieldwork. Identify opportunities to use AI, automation, and other technology solutions to improve audit testing, efficiency, and consistency. Collaborate with management and executive stakeholders to coordinate assurance coverage, minimize redundant testing, and maintain strong relationships across the organization. Manage engagement schedules, meetings, agendas, minutes, follow-up actions, project updates, and stakeholder communications to ensure audit objectives and deadlines are achieved. Navigate disagreements regarding engagement timing, scope, or findings using sound conflict-management and escalation practices. Take ownership of complex engagements and consistently deliver thorough, high-quality audit work. Contribute to recruitment activities and support the development of new team members. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is a plus. At least 4 years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, or finance, or at least