Leidos Corporate Internal Audit Team is seeking an Audit Senior Manager for Financial Audits located in Reston-VA
The Audit Senior Manager is a key member of the Internal Audit team that is responsible for Financial Audit activities including risk assessment, development of the audit plan, audit scoping, execution and reporting and SOX audits. This position reports to the Audit Director and requires a close working relationship with the Corporate functions and Business Groups. In this role you are expected to lead Financial Audits, SOX Audits and Advisory projects. Leadership skills, critical thinking, building strong relationships internally, ability to train team members and excellent communication skills are also expected from you in this role.
This position requires 10% domestic and international travel.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist the Audit Director with the development and maintenance of the audit plan
Support, plan, execute and evaluate Financial Audits, SOX Audits, Advisory projects, including focusing on various areas, such as Financial, Operational, Compliance risks and related Internal Controls
Assist in the preparation of the audit planning memoranda, execution and reporting of audits and advisory projects that are issued to Senior Management
Facilitate work with external auditors and other risk management-related departments and other internal stakeholders, including Government Compliance, Ethics and Compliance, and Enterprise Risk Management
Leverage expertise in audit, finance, accounting, and technology and apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts
Work on complex problems and provide creative solutions
Accomplish objectives, be self-motivated and demonstrate leadership qualities
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Maintain direct supervision of a team of staff and third party contractors, assign work, review work and undertake performance reviews
Interview, hire and train employees
Interact with executive-level management directly
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 8+ years prior experience, or Masters with 6+ years prior experience in internal or external auditing, including directing, planning, and evaluating overall internal audit programs
4+ years of experience supervising or leading teams or projects
Experience leading and executing risk-based Finance and Operations internal audits and/or risk and control assessments, leveraging GAAP guidelines, and proficiency in core requirements and methodologies for SOX regulations and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience in dealing with Executive Management
Excellent project management, organizational, and strategic and innovative critical thinking skills
US Citizenship is required and able to obtain for security clearance
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
Prior experience in a Corporate Internal Audit is preferred
“Big4” or top regional CPA firms experience is a plus
Internal Number: R-00023333
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $10.19 billion for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2018. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
