Senior Internal Auditor

Join us and make a difference in global investor protection.

Who We Are

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.

Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind.

We are hiring mission-driven professionals interested in a career with purpose, competitive benefit offerings, and work-life flexibility. If you are interested in working with a group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.

What We Offer

At the PCAOB, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a focus on the health and financial well-being of our valued team members. Some of the features of our comprehensive Total Rewards package include:

• Compensation – We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range, based on data-driven market analysis, for each job posting. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role in Washington, DC (Headquarters) is $100,900 - $147,200 per year. Team members may also be eligible for performance-based discretionary awards.
• Hybrid work option – Staff will be assigned to the Washington, DC (Headquarters) office. Staff can choose to live and work from anywhere within the United States but will be required to commute to their assigned office or location for occasional intentional gatherings or meetings at the frequency required by their supervisor. Travel to an assigned office or location for commuting purposes will not be considered reimbursable business travel, unless otherwise required by state law. Business travel is reimbursable in an amount not exceeding the cost to travel from the assigned office or location, unless otherwise required by state law.
• Generous paid time off – Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a year-end break December 26-31, 2025
• Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options – Immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7 percent of eligible compensation. Roth in-plan conversion available.
• Comprehensive and competitive health benefit offerings – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Supportive paid family leave benefits – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave
• Life insurance benefits – Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance also available
• Education benefits – PCAOB staff qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We also offer student loan repayment assistance, staff college tuition assistance, and college coach program support.
• Well-being and family resources – Mental health and well-being resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child/adult dependent back-up care services, family-forming assistance, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program (EAP), health advocate program, and more 
• Commuter benefits – Tax-free employer subsidy and pretax employee deductions
  
  

Role Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor position will be located in the Washington, DC headquarters office and reside in the Office of Internal Oversight and Performance Assurance (IOPA). The Senior Internal Auditor will report to the Deputy Director, IOPA. This role will support the IOPA team by bringing an independent, systematic, and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with internal policies and procedures associated with business processes and regulatory reporting. This role will assist with financial, compliance, and operational audits by performing walkthroughs and interviews, documenting significant operational and financial processes, analyzing and evaluating data, and performing other audit testing, as appropriate. In addition, the Senior Internal Auditor will perform special project work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits, reviews, and inquiries to help assure the efficiency, integrity, and effectiveness of PCAOB programs and operations and to detect and deter any waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement.
• Perform and possibly lead various aspects of the audit work, including completion of the planning, risk assessment, test work, reporting, and wrap-up phases of the audit.
• Follow Institute of Internal Auditors Standards and internal policies and procedures to ensure that IOPA audits, reviews, and inquiries are conducted with a high degree of quality, professionalism, and independence.
• Develop test plans, execute testing, document results in work papers, and discuss with IOPA management and audit clients, as applicable.
• Review process documentation from key stakeholders.
• Perform interviews with key stakeholders, including audit client representatives and coordinators from other Divisions/Offices.
• Draft audit report findings and recommendations.
• Collect documentary evidence in support of potential audit findings.
• Perform and/or direct the analysis of data gathered using manual, digital, statistical, and other tools as appropriate.
• Assess population sample selections following specified criteria and methodology.
• Evaluate any issues identified and develop suitable remediation recommendations.
• Present findings to IOPA and audit client leadership and staff, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and review work papers to adequately document audit work and support conclusions.
• Support continuous process improvement and training efforts within the Office.
• Contribute to audit follow-up activities to verify completion of corrective actions discussed in prior IOPA audit reports.
• Perform special project work, as assigned.
• Stay current with emerging accounting and auditing issues affecting the internal auditing profession.
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Technical Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field,
• Current CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) license.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit or accounting; thorough understanding of audit theory and application.
• Strong data analytics skills.
• Strong report writing skills with the ability to describe audit findings, causes, effects, and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Professional skepticism and inquisitiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Adept at speaking with and listening to audit clients and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, contributing to strong team morale and cohesiveness.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.