Audit Lead - Aerospace/Defense

This is a remote position.

KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that provides leadership and exceptional talent to some of the world’s leading companies. Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completed countless engagements across the United States. We represent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provide exceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possible results. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidential role. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!

The Role:

The Lead Auditor will conduct financial, operational, and compliance assurance audits across all areas of our business. This position will also provide consultative support to business partners to identify solutions to address audit findings with the objective of mitigating risk and improving financial and operational performance. The role requires strong accounting and financial mindset, ability to build good working relationships with process owners, management, and internal and external auditors, effective communication skills, ability to multi-task as required, and ability to work independently.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with walkthroughs of business process controls and test for design and operating effectiveness pursuant to our annual Sarbanes-Oxley 404 assessment process, financial, operational and other compliance audits
• Prepare work papers documenting procedures performed and that fully support audit findings
• Assist in the preparation of Internal Audit reports which include formal recommendations to management for review and implementation
• Keep abreast of company policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions
• Track and follow up on audit findings
• Interact with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism
• Independently and objectively execute audits in accordance with professional auditing standards
• Effectively interact with and communicate results to auditees, audit management, business unit management and Corporate executive management

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CFE)

Public Accounting experience

Industry internal audit experience

Understanding of business process risks and internal controls

Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Identity Theft Plans
• Retirement & Pension Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience Preferred Qualifications: Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CFE) Public Accounting experience Industry internal audit experience Understanding of business process risks and internal controls Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and excellent verbal and written communication skills