Government Internal Audit Senior

Description

At Moss Adams, we champion authenticity. For us, that means fostering a culture of talented people who care—about you, about our clients, and about our communities. Here, you’ll work towards our mission of empowering others to embrace opportunity, growing as a leader along the way. Our firm’s size, middle-market clients, customized career paths, and supportive culture make this a reality. Join a values-driven firm where you’ll have fun while solving complex and interesting business challenges.

Introduction to the team

The Business Consulting Services practice provides comprehensive internal and performance audit services to clients throughout the Western United States. Additionally, we help clients to implement solutions through policy and procedure development, organizational redesign, process improvement, and training. We are a highly collaborative group that is committed to providing superior client service through strong relationships and high-value deliverables.

We are currently seeking a Government Audit Senior to be part of the Moss Adams Business Consulting Services Practice. The focus of this role will be performance audits, internal controls testing, risk assessments, management and organization assessments, financial analysis, benchmarking, policy and procedure development, and workflow reengineering primarily for governmental and not-for-profit entities. In this role you will be responsible for directing engagements; you should be familiar with Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), the Yellow Book, and standards from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). The ability to work in a team environment and develop and maintain strong client relationships is essential. We are a cohesive group that works closely together on projects for clients throughout the Western United States. This is an opportunity to be part of a successful and growing team.

Here, you’ll be challenged and rewarded for leadership, technical excellence, and inspired perspectives. That’s why we offer opportunities to build your skills and explore your career in a supportive environment. At Moss Adams, where you take your career is up to you.

Individuals who thrive at Moss Adams exhibit the following success skills – Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.

Responsibilities

Perform consulting activities that include conducting interviews, reviewing documents, performing a variety of analysis, and preparing client deliverables such as findings, recommendations, and draft and final reports

Present deliverables to clients

Work collaboratively with clients to understand current business practices, identify opportunities for improvement, define new processes, and develop new/updated policies and procedures

Support project start up activities, such as developing project work plans, budgets, and schedules, and attending kickoff meetings

Serves as an integral member of our Business Consulting Services team

Travels to client locations to work onsite and periodically attend industry conferences

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required; Master’s in Accounting, MBA or MPA preferred

Minimum of 2 years of government (city, county, special purpose, or state) or not-for-profit industry experience

Knowledgeable of GAGAS and IIA standards

Experience with internal controls audits, performance audits, financial control audits, and compliance audits

CPA, CIA or CFE designation preferred. If not certified, must meet educational requirements to obtain license upon hire in state of employment

Familiar with financial and operational aspects of local governments preferred

Ability to write reports, prepare findings, and present recommendations

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Critical thinker and creative problem-solver; outstanding time, organization, and project management skills

Able to take direction, learn quickly, and work independently to meet project objectives

Able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently

Able to handle multiple priorities, tasks and simultaneous projects

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Willingness and ability to travel 20% to 40%

Moss Adams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Moss Adams complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

Some local/state regulations require employers to disclose the pay range in job postings. While this is the typical range of pay for the position, actual pay may vary based on internal equity, knowledge, experience, skillset, and geographic location among other factors. It’s uncommon for an individual to be hired at the top end of the pay range. This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For more information about our benefit offerings and other total rewards, visit our careers page.

Compensation Range (Denver Market ONLY): Compensation range for Washington: $80K - $118K

Primary Location Tri-Cities, WA

Other Locations Yakima, WA, Seattle, WA, Spokane, WA, Tacoma, WA, Bellingham, WA, Wenatchee, WA

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full Time

Req ID: 27010