Internal Audit Senior Consultant

About the position At Wipfli, people count. At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Complete audit procedures as assigned for clients in the financial services industry
• Lead client engagements as the Engagement In-charge for client engagements: ensure proactive communication with the client and engagement team, manage project timelines and deliverables, cultivate strong client relationships, and oversee all aspects of project execution
• Define, measure, and analyze client processes and procedures
• Evaluate whether processes and procedures are designed appropriately and operate effectively; identify areas of improvement
• Interview personnel at all levels within the client organization
• Communicate audit findings clearly and proactively with and to clients; report audit plan status and issues to Engagement In-charge or Job Manager as applicable
• Learn service offerings of the firm and recognize cross-selling opportunities as capacity allows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related degree
• 5+ years of process and procedure-based audit experience at a professional services firm OR 6+ years of process and procedure-based audit experience at a financial services company
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize projects under time deadlines
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Copilot
• About 10% travel to client locations within the U.S. is required

Nice-to-haves

• Experience auditing in the financial services industry is preferred
• Consulting experience is preferred
• Knowledge of compliance or professional standards associated with audit is preferred

Benefits

• Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences.
• The estimated base pay range for this role is $88,000-118,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases.
• The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.
• Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.
• Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards.
• Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D.
• Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location.

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