Senior Internal Auditor
CFS
East Elmhurst, NY
Senior Internal Auditor
Salary Range: $100,000–$145,000
Travel: 25-30% (domestic with occasional international travel)
Overview
A leading U.S.-based construction and manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join its Internal Audit team. This role supports risk-based and compliance audits across complex projects and business operations, with a strong focus on construction-industry risk, operational performance, and financial controls.
This is a hands-on position for an experienced internal auditor who can support the lead auditor, think critically beyond checklists, and communicate effectively with project and operations leaders.
Key Responsibilities of Senior Internal Auditor:
Support the lead auditor in planning and executing internal audits
Complete audit programs and actively participate in fieldwork, testing, and verification
Conduct interviews with project managers and operational leaders; ask insightful follow-up questions and analyze responses
Evaluate project-level risks including bidding, forecasting, profitability, schedule performance, and cost controls
Analyze audit results and develop practical, risk-focused conclusions and recommendations
Prepare clear, well-written audit documentation and reports
Run internal audit meetings and present findings to management
Perform a mix of financial (approximately 60%) and operational (approximately 40%) audits
Use data and reporting tools to support audit analysis (Excel, OneNote, Power BI, JD Edwards)
Required Qualifications of Senior Internal Auditor:
Approximately 5+ years of internal or external audit experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
Strong internal audit background with experience in risk-based audits
Experience leading audit meetings and engaging stakeholders at multiple levels
- Construction, engineering, manufacturing, or project-based industry experience is a must
Strong writing, analytical, and interviewing skills
Proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI, JD Edwards, and OneNote preferred
Ability to travel up to 25-30% to offices and project sites
What’s Offered
Competitive base salary and 401(k)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Strong investment in professional development and long-term career growth
Collaborative, values-driven culture emphasizing ethics and accountability
Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that shape communities and infrastructure
Why This Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an internal auditor who wants broader exposure, real operational insight, and the ability to influence risk management practices in a complex, project-driven environment.
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MaxSalary: USD145000
MinSalary: USD100000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.