Senior IT Auditor

Job Title: Sr IT Auditor Data Analytics & Forensics

Job Description

The Sr Internal Auditor, Data Analytics & Forensics plays a key role in advancing a modern, data-driven audit function. This position supports a broad range of audit, analytics, forensic, and risk initiatives by applying advanced analytical techniques to evaluate financial and operational activity, detect unusual trends or transactions, identify control weaknesses, and help reduce organizational risk. The role focuses on leveraging data analytics, automation, and emerging AI capabilities to modernize audit procedures, enhance continuous monitoring, and improve the effectiveness of risk management. The Sr Auditor collaborates closely with audit, technology, finance, operations, and other stakeholders and participates in financial, operational, compliance, technology, and SOX-related audits.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based and forensic reviews of financial, revenue, purchasing, and operational activity to identify errors, control exceptions, unusual transactions, or indicators of misconduct.
• Analyze high-volume financial and operational datasets to uncover patterns, trends, anomalies, and potential areas of business risk.
• Build, refine, and maintain analytics routines that support continuous auditing and continuous monitoring of key processes and controls.
• Apply automation and AI-enabled approaches to streamline audit testing and improve the accuracy, coverage, and efficiency of audit procedures.
• Create dashboards, visualizations, and reporting tools that convert complex data and analytics into clear, actionable business insights for stakeholders.
• Support fraud prevention and detection programs through targeted data analysis, transaction monitoring, and identification of potential fraud indicators.
• Assist with investigations involving ethics concerns, suspected fraud, policy violations, or other forms of potential misconduct.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, technology, and SOX control testing as part of the internal audit plan.
• Evaluate IT General Controls (ITGCs), business application controls, key reports, and spreadsheet-based controls where applicable.
• Document audit procedures, testing methodologies, evidence, findings, and recommendations in a clear and organized manner.
• Identify control or process weaknesses and develop practical, risk-based recommendations designed to mitigate risk and improve performance.
• Communicate audit conclusions, analytical findings, and recommendations effectively to management and other stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Contribute to enterprise risk activities by evaluating key risks, existing controls, mitigation strategies, and management action plans.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external audit professionals as needed to ensure alignment and efficient coverage of risk areas.
• Monitor developments in audit analytics, AI, fraud detection, internal controls, and related technologies, and recommend opportunities to enhance audit practices.
• Perform additional audit, analytics, and risk-related responsibilities as required based on evolving business needs.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in internal audit, forensic auditing, financial audit, risk, or data-driven audit functions.
• Hands-on experience analyzing large financial or operational datasets to identify unusual transactions, trends, control exceptions, and potential fraud indicators.
• Practical experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as SQL, Python, R, ACL/HighBond, IDEA, Tableau, or Power BI (not all tools are required, but strong analytics capability is essential).
• Working knowledge of internal controls, audit methodology, risk assessment, and the development of actionable audit recommendations.
• Ability to translate complex audit and analytical findings into clear, concise reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical thinking and investigative skills, including the ability to recognize unusual patterns and appropriately challenge information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical or analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills to maintain clear, complete, and accurate audit workpapers and reports.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across multiple functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Data Analytics, Forensic Accounting, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, financial audit, forensic analysis, data analytics, risk, or a comparable role in a large corporate, public accounting, or highly regulated environment is preferred.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and testing, including familiarity with SOX control frameworks and testing methodologies.
• Exposure to IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, key reports, interfaces, and spreadsheet controls.
• Familiarity with common internal control and auditing frameworks and standards.
• Experience using AI or automation to improve audit testing, monitoring, or analytical processes.
• Experience within a Big Four firm, Fortune 500 company, or other large and complex corporate environment.
• Experience conducting fraud, ethics, hotline, or misconduct investigations.
• Experience in enterprise risk management, including evaluating key risks, controls, and mitigation strategies.
• Experience in dashboard and reporting development to support continuous monitoring and executive reporting.
• Experience in IT audit and application controls, including continuous controls monitoring.
• One or more professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), or a comparable audit, risk, accounting, fraud, or technology certification is highly desirable.

Work Environment

The role operates in a professional, collaborative business environment with frequent interaction across audit, finance, technology, operations, and leadership stakeholders. The position combines independent, detail-oriented analytical work with cross-functional project collaboration and regular communication of findings to various levels of management. Work often involves reviewing and interpreting significant volumes of financial and operational data, as well as developing and using analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools. Approximately 10% travel may be required. Specific onsite, hybrid, or remote arrangements and working hours were not provided in the source information and should be confirmed during the hiring process.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Miami, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement savings benefits Paid time off and company holidays Employee assistance and wellness resources Life and disability insurance options Employee cruise and travel-related discounts or privileges Professional development and career growth opportunities Employee recognition and discount programs Additional voluntary benefits

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Miami, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Miami,FL.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.