Senior Auditor
Location: Lenexa, KS Position Type: Direct Hire Reference ID: 1999799 Date Posted: 2026-03-02 Description: Step into a high-visibility role where your risk and audit expertise drives smarter decisions, stronger controls, and enterprise-wide impact. The Sr. Auditor plays a critical role in strengthening the organization’s governance, risk, and control environment. This position provides independent assurance, advisory support, and strategic insights to senior leadership.
The role is responsible for leading enterprise risk assessments, executing complex internal audits, and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls across the organization. The Senior Auditor partners closely with cross-functional teams to identify emerging risks, enhance control frameworks, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of risk management methodologies, audit practices, and business operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead enterprise-wide and departmental risk assessments, identifying operational, financial, regulatory, cybersecurity, and strategic risks
- Plan, execute, and oversee complex internal audits in accordance with established standards (e.g., IIA)
- Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and compliance processes
- Independently execute and document audit testing procedures
- Analyze risk exposure and develop practical recommendations to mitigate or manage risks
- Perform data analytics to identify anomalies, inefficiencies, and potential fraud indicators
- Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and provide early risk insights to leadership
- Prepare clear, high-quality audit reports outlining findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations
- Partner with business units to strengthen control environments and support remediation efforts
- Facilitate risk workshops, reviews, and training sessions to promote risk awareness
- Support policy development and contribute to continuous improvement of governance frameworks
- Build strong internal relationships and serve as a trusted advisor across the organization
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- CPA and/or CIA certification preferred
- 3+ years of audit experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of internal audit methodologies, internal controls, and root cause analysis
- Experience analyzing automated processes and interpreting data flows
- Ability to exercise independent judgment while maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Experience with Power Automate and/or Power BI preferred