Senior Internal Auditor in Bethesda, Maryland at B. F. Saul Company

• Excellence: Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and achieving the highest possible standards for performance.
• Ethics: Demonstrates a commitment to integrity, peer respect, and fairness. Continuously demonstrates a strong work ethic by exhibiting an indisputable drive to get the job done.
• Results: The product of consistently going above and beyond to deliver exceptional value for the team and the organization.

Audit Planning and Execution

• Lead and perform risk-based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan.
• Conduct walkthroughs, process reviews, and control assessments to identify risks and control gaps.
• Develop audit programs and testing procedures aligned with audit objectives and identified risks.
• Execute audit testing, analyze results, and document findings with appropriate supporting evidence.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of financial, operational, regulatory, and technology controls.
• Ensure audit workpapers comply with Internal Audit methodology and professional standards.

Risk Assessment and Internal Controls

• Evaluate key business risks and emerging risk areas.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency.
• Assess management's action plans to address identified control deficiencies.
• Participate in enterprise risk assessment activities and audit planning processes.

SOX and Financial Controls

• Execute and support the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program.
• Assess and test key controls over financial reporting, including entity-level controls and significant business processes.
• Partner with control owners to evaluate changes in processes, systems, and risks impacting SOX compliance.
• Assist with deficiency evaluation, remediation validation, and management reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors to support reliance on Internal Audit testing where appropriate.

REIT and Real Estate Operations Risk Management

• Evaluate risks and controls related to:

• • Property management operations
  • Leasing and tenant administration
  • Revenue recognition and rental income processes
  • Capital projects and development activities
  • Property acquisitions and dispositions
  • Treasury, debt compliance, and cash management activities

• Assess compliance with REIT-specific operational and regulatory requirements.
• Review controls supporting key performance metrics and investor disclosures.

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit observations and recommendations.
• Draft audit reports and communicate audit results to management.
• Present findings and recommendations to business leaders and audit management.
• Monitor and validate remediation efforts for audit findings.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build productive relationships with business and functional leaders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Collaborate with external auditors and compliance teams, as appropriate.
• Support special projects, investigations, and consulting engagements.

Continuous Improvement

• Utilize data analytics and audit technologies to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.
• Stay informed of industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks.
• Contribute to enhancements of audit methodologies, tools, and analytics capabilities.

• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management principles.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and professional practices.
• Ability to identify root causes and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Understanding of REIT business models, real estate accounting, property operations, and related risks preferred.
• Experience with data analytics tools and audit technologies preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or related fields.
• Experience conducting end-to-end audits and control assessments.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a complex business environment.
• Experience with SOX 404 compliance programs and internal control frameworks.
• Real estate, REIT, property management, construction, or real estate investment industry experience preferred.

• Professional credentials, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or demonstrated progress toward certification.

• Communication - Interact with employees at many levels of the organization and must have the ability to express ideas and information orally and in writing keeping in mind the intended audience.
• Analysis skills - Can be counted on to gather, understand, and process information that is critical to the organization’s operations.
• Planning & Organization - Accomplishing specific goals while managing time and resources to meet deadlines and expectations.
• Attention to Detail - Focusing on all areas of a project and paying close attention to all aspects of it.