Job ID: JOB_ID_67
Position Summary
The Audit Senior is a pivotal role responsible for leading and executing complex internal audits within a government or public sector framework. This position requires a deep understanding of Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), also known as the Yellow Book, and the IIA IPPF standards. The successful candidate will manage audit workstreams from planning through reporting, ensuring that all activities meet high standards for sufficiency, appropriateness, and documentation. This role is based in Nashville, TN, operating on a hybrid schedule that fosters both collaborative in-office work and focused remote execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and perform walkthroughs, control design evaluations, and substantive testing in compliance with GAGAS requirements.
- Lead assigned audit workstreams or smaller engagements end-to-end, managing milestones and PBC (Provided by Client) requests.
- Coordinate daily with process owners and escalate blockers to management early in the audit cycle.
- Develop process flow narratives, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and testing strategies aligned with the COSO framework.
- Identify root causes of control deficiencies and recommend pragmatic, value-added corrective actions.
- Draft clear and concise audit findings, including criteria, condition, cause, effect, and recommendations.
- Contribute to entrance and exit meetings and prepare GAGAS-aligned audit reports.
- Verify remediation of prior findings, perform retesting, and document closure consistent with organizational standards.
- Utilize Excel, Power BI, and audit analytics tools like ACL or IDEA to enhance audit coverage and anomaly detection.
- Maintain complete, review-ready workpapers in electronic audit management software such as Diligent.
- Apply quality control procedures and contribute to continuous improvement of audit templates and processes.
- Maintain professional independence and ethics, ensuring compliance with CPE requirements per GAGAS.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in internal audit, with a track record of leading engagements.
- Solid understanding of Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book) and COSO internal control frameworks.
- Proficiency in electronic workpaper systems and Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is strongly preferred.
- Additional certifications such as CPA, CISA, CFE, or CrFA are highly beneficial.
- Experience with data analytics tools for sampling and stratification is a significant plus.
Special Requirements
LinkedIn profile required; Interview via Skype; Hybrid 3 days per week (Mon-Wed); Relocation assistance available; Requires one work reference and short write-up.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $95,000 – $135,000 per year (Estimated)
Location: Nashville, TN
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: GVR INFOTEK LLC
Email: jyoti.tyagi@gvrinfotek.com
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