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Senior Internal Auditor

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William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities.

What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.

We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.

We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.

Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.

We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com.

The Senior Internal Auditor will provide leadership to William Blair’s Internal Audit team. Execute complex, high-visibility audits of William Blair departments and locations in accordance with established audit policies and procedures. Document and lead communication efforts with department leaders to review audit issues and ensure open audit items are addressed. Oversee the audit process, and associated results and recommendations of less experienced audit staff to ensure accuracy and appropriateness. Present recommendations to management for audit process improvements. Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

Provide leadership to William Blair’s audit programs by following established policies and procedures. Own complex, high visibility audits. Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced Internal Audit staff.
Develop process documentation and risk and control matrices for complex, high visibility areas/processes under review.
Direct audits for assigned area by evaluating controls, transactions, business conditions and documentation to determine compliance with policies, procedures and regulations. Provide direction and guidance to less experienced audit staff.
Document complex, high-visibility audit issues and prepare audit results and recommendations in order to communicate meaningful findings which help drive solutions and efficiencies. Lead meetings with business heads to present findings.
Provide recommendations for addressing complex, high-visibility audit findings and improving existing processes. Track implementation of management’s action items on open audit findings until resolution. Perform testing procedures to confirm audit findings were properly addressed.
Review audit paperwork, findings and recommendations of less experienced staff to ensure sufficiency of documentation and evidence to support conclusions.
Participate in audits, assessments, and consulting engagements across multiple domains, including operational, financial, regulatory, and IT.
Challenge the status quo and look for ways to improve operational efficiency. Present ideas to senior management.
Ensure analysis and reports developed by less experienced staff are accurate and appropriate.
Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced internal audit staff.
Facilitate interaction with and provide assistance to external auditors.
Additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
Progress towards CPA or CIA certification required
3-5 years audit experience in either public accounting or internal audit required
SIE Exam and Series 7 preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative work environment
Intellectually curious
Ability to be an independent contributor supporting the development of new audit programs for previously unaudited areas
Adaptability and versatility
Ability to work in an unstructured position with little to no repetitive daily activities
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Effective prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple audits as needs arise
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Solution focused and detail oriented
Positive attitude and demonstrates initiative and persistence
Ability to lead and mentor less experienced staff

Work Environment

The role is based in Chicago.
Work is regularly performed in a hybrid environment – with the expectation of being in the office at least 3 days a week, or more as needed.

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A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.

Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

Salary Range

$99,600—$128,200 USD

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What You Should Know About Senior Internal Auditor, William Blair

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Internal Auditor with William Blair in the vibrant city of Chicago? At William Blair, we pride ourselves on delivering trusted advice and creating deep relationships across multiple markets for nearly a century. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you'll lead a talented team, executing high-visibility audits that are crucial to ensuring our operational integrity and compliance with policies. Your role will involve working closely with department leaders to address audit issues and driving solutions that enhance our processes. You'll also mentor less experienced staff, guiding them as they develop their skills. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and who thrives in a collaborative environment. Your insights will not only help improve our internal controls but also influence the larger financial landscape in which we operate. If you are passionate about problem-solving, have a knack for analytical thinking, and want to be part of a company that values culture and community, we invite you to join us. Embrace the opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic workplace where your ideas matter!

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What are the responsibilities of a Senior Internal Auditor at William Blair?

As a Senior Internal Auditor at William Blair, you will oversee complex audits, communicate with department leaders about findings, and present actionable recommendations to improve processes. Your leadership will guide less experienced staff in audit practices, ensuring their professional development while you evaluate controls and regulatory compliance.