What You ll Be Doing:
Evolent, INC. ROLE: SENIOR aUDITOR, RISK ADVISORY AND ASSURANCE What You ll Be Doing:
The Senior Auditor, Risk Advisory and Assurance (RAA) reports to the Lead Auditor, and assists with the management and execution of Evolent s financial and Information Technology (IT) Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts as well as operational audits across the organization. The Senior must be attuned to diverse and complex operations in order to add value to senior management and provide risk and controls insights to stakeholders throughout the organization. This is a hands-on position which interfaces directly with process and control owners, as well as assists with the planning, execution, and successful completion of Evolent s annual audit plan, as approved by the audit committee. The Senior Auditor must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, and dedicated to continuous improvement. In addition, they must possess the ability to manage one s own time and resources. The Senior Auditor must also be able to maintain independence, objectivity and professional skepticism while partnering with our process owners and management across the organization.
RAA Mission Statement:
To protect and enhance the organization s assets and support the achievement of it s strategic objectives by providing valuable risk insights, high-quality objective assurance, and acting as the organization s trusted advisors by proactively engaging with our business partners. Responsibilities:
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Execute and support RAA s annual audit plan, including performing sampling, reviewing audit evidence, and documenting testing workpapers;
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Prepare and test key SOX controls identified as in-scope for both Business and IT process areas as well as operational areas of the organization;
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Assist in the day-to-day testing activities;
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Execute the test work within the budgeted timelines;
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Executive and support all RAA s deliverables with clear documentation and conclusions over control testing workpapers;
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Help identify opportunities for process improvements and value-creation wherever possible;
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Establish meaningful connections with key stakeholders across the organizaiton;
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The RAA Senior Auditor will have a collaborative work style with the ability to work across different cross-functional teams;
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Demonstrates attention to detail in all forms of communication (e.g., email, presentations);
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Ability to present and communicate analytical findings in a concise and clear way across various stakeholder groups;
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Help develop and maintain the SOX 404 compliance framework that ensures the effort is efficient and effective for the area of responsibility. This includes taking into consideration the SEC s guidance and the benefits of PCAOB Audit Standard #5;
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Support RAA leadership during the annual SOX 404 risk assessment, planning and scoping exercises;
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Assist in developing and implementing efficient internal control testing programs to evaluate their operating effectiveness. This may include actual testing of select processes, detailed workpaper review, design testing, sample size guidance, exception evaluation and assessment;
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Manage periodic progress reporting on SOX 404 compliance efforts including status of open control deficiencies (from internal controls testing, internal audits, external audits etc.);
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Assist in remediation of internal control deficiencies with process owners to ensure that issues are remediated and communicated, and escalate when deficiencies are not remediated timely;
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Support RAA Lead, Manager, Director, Managing Director, and external auditors in the day-to-day audit activities, planning, and execution;
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Provide input to engagement planning and fieldwork, as well as identification, development and documentation of audit issues, and recommendations for their improvement;
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Assist with establishment of training programs as it relates to SOX 404 Compliance; and
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Stay abreast of regulatory changes and best practices in SOX 404 compliance practices and internal controls (i.e., serve as a subject matter expert on internal controls-related issues).
The Experience You ll Need (Required):
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3 to 7 years experience performing Financial , Information Technology (IT) and Operational Audits, preferably with Big 4 or Regional public accounting firms or with an internal audit/controls department in a multi-national organization.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
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Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills, and the ability to influence others.
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Self-starter with strong project management skills and experience with a proven history of results.
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Managing multiple priorities simultaneously through strong alignment and prioritization, and organizational skills.
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BS/BA degree from an accredited university preferably in accounting or equivalent.
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Knowledge of GAAP, PCAOB, SOX, COSO standards, and business laws and regulations.
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Experience and deep knowledge of SOX Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs).
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Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite and other business and audit -related applications/software.
