Internal Auditor

Job Summary

Internal Auditors are key team members of the Internal Audit department and have a direct impact on its success.  They are team members on internal audits, advisory projects, SOX testing and direct external audit assistance for all operations of Vail Resorts. They may also assist in fraud investigations and contribute to IA department initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Participates in planning audits and advisory projects, maintains risk awareness and understands how project steps address the risks and achieve project objectives
• Conducts and documents process walkthroughs, process maps that incorporate operational, compliance & financial controls, and analytical procedures in support of planning, fieldwork and reporting phases of projects
• Performs audit procedures as assigned; identifies and defines issues; identifies criteria; collects, reviews, analyzes, and verifies evidence and prepares working papers to document audit steps performed, conclusions, and results
• Understands purpose of assigned work and is comfortable questioning  when audit steps need to be adjusted or re-evaluated
• Engages audit management in addressing barriers to success by escalating timely and proposing solutions
• Evaluates internal controls, identifies control weaknesses, and formulates practical, actionable recommendations to improve the control environment
• Takes pride in work, ensuring it is high quality and is complete prior to supervisor review
• Tailors communication approach to audience, both written and verbal
• Performs and documents SOX related activities such as walkthroughs, control design assessments, and testing the operating effectiveness of controls
• Supports continuous improvement in SOX and external audit assistance by proactively identifying opportunities to streamline controls and approach
• Nurtures and builds positive relationships within IA team and builds trust with clients and other stakeholders
• Operates with moderate level of guidance and oversight, seeking input when appropriate
• Proactively demonstrates creativity in projects and IA department initiatives (Re-Imagines)
• Understands professional strengths and weaknesses and aligns goals and development plan to address them
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Two (2) to four (4) years of auditing, accounting, or related analytical business experience.

• Working knowledge of internal auditing standards
• Working knowledge of theory, practices, procedures and methods of auditing
• Basic knowledge of auditing and working paper procedures and techniques
• Holds self accountable to high standards, commitments and deadlines
• Demonstrates risk awareness
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (verbal and written)
• Ability to effectively perform audit projects with low to moderate direct supervision
• Demonstrates ownership for career planning and development
• Ability to effectively perform assignments within agreed upon budget hours and deadlines
• Ability to read, understand and assimilate audit data, documents, and reports
• Supports team’s ability to achieve departmental goals by fully engaging, proactively sharing information, ideas and concerns, and willingly answering questions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teammates and project stakeholders
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and appropriately handle sensitive information
• Ability to perform all the physical, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position, including timely decision making
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines and commitments
• Ability to understand, analyze and apply information contained in directives, regulations and other documents
• Understands and manages expectations during project execution
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload, escalates as needed
• Passion for Vail Resorts
• Proficency with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with data analytic software a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing (English).
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or a related business field with significant quantitative and analytical content.

Have Fun. Serve Others. Do Right. Drive Value. Do Good. Be Safe. These are the values Vail Resorts employees embrace daily. As the premier mountain resort company in the world and a leader in luxury, destination-based travel at iconic locations, we operate in three highly integrated and interdependent segments including mountain, lodging and real estate. Vail Resorts employees are good at what they do and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm, pride and commitment to creating an Experience of a Lifetime to our stakeholders.

Vail Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.