Senior Internal Audit Associate

Summary

Join Guild as a Senior Internal Audit Associate and play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of internal processes. You will conduct internal audits, identify and assess business risks, collaborate with independent auditors, communicate findings to stakeholders, and monitor corrective actions. This role requires 2+ years of experience in internal auditing, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in audit software. Guild offers a competitive salary, stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package including health care, 401k, open vacation policy, paid sick leave, parental leave, and wellness programs. The position is open to candidates residing in one of 32 specified states. Guild is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in internal auditing, risk management, or controls oversight, preferably in a SOC 1 or SOX environment
• Proficiency in conducting audits from planning through reporting, including documenting processes, assessing risk areas, and testing controls
• Strong attention to detail with a structured approach to evaluating risks and controls
• Ability to communicate audit findings clearly and influence stakeholders to implement corrective actions
• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of improving internal control environments and driving process enhancements
• Proficiency in audit software, such as Hyperproof
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management practices

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits from planning through to reporting, ensuring compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
• Identify and assess areas of significant business risk and implement audit plans to address these risks, in consultations with the Risk and Compliance Manager
• Work closely with our independent auditors to provide supporting documentation and act as a liaison between them and the business
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders, ensuring that issues are clearly understood and that appropriate action plans are developed
• Monitor the implementation of management’s corrective actions to address audit findings
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the business processes and controls
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in internal auditing and risk management

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred

Benefits

• Access to low-cost, high-quality health care options through Cigna and Kaiser (due to coverage limitations, Kaiser is currently only available in CA & CO)
• Access to a 401k to help save for the future
• Open vacation policy for employees to rest and recharge
• 8 days of fully-paid sick leave, to take the time to heal and or recover
• Family-friendly benefits, including 12 weeks of parental leave for non-birthing parents and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents; 4-week ramp-up period for when employees return from a leave of 6 weeks or more; as well as employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-sponsored life insurance, fertility and caregiving benefits
• Well-rounded wellness benefits including free and low cost mental health resources and financial wellbeing support services
• Education benefits and tuition assistance to help your future development and growth