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NVR Inc

Senior Internal Auditor

Reston, VA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

Our Senior Internal Auditors partner directly with our senior management team to keep our business ... Independently plan and execute operational, financial statement, and special investigation audits ...

Montcure, LLC

Senior A-123 / RMIC Audit

Washington, DC · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Execute and oversee the Internal Use Software (IUS) process. * Create and maintain a PP&E dashboard of the Agency's PP&E inventory by directorate. * Update the PP&E Process Cycle Memorandum (PCM) and ...

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How much do senior internal audit jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior internal audit in Reston, VA is $99,206.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,900.00 and $109,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior internal auditor?

To thrive as a Senior Internal Auditor, you need strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, and a relevant degree such as accounting or finance, often complemented by CPA, CIA, or similar certifications. Familiarity with audit management software, data analytics tools, and ERP systems is typically required. Exceptional attention to detail, integrity, and effective communication skills help you excel in leading audit teams and presenting findings to management. These competencies are crucial for identifying risks, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements within an organization.

What is the difference between Senior Internal Audit vs Internal Auditor?

AspectSenior Internal AuditInternal Auditor
CertificationsCPA, CIA, CISA often preferredEntry-level certifications like CPA or CIA may be sufficient
Work EnvironmentLeads audits, manages teams, and reviews complex processesPerforms routine audits, data collection, and testing
ResponsibilitiesOversees audit planning, risk assessment, and reportingExecutes audit procedures and documents findings
ExperienceTypically 3+ years in internal audit or related fieldsEntry to mid-level experience, often 1-3 years

In summary, Senior Internal Audits have more leadership responsibilities, require advanced certifications, and oversee audit teams, whereas Internal Auditors focus on executing audit tasks and supporting senior staff. Both roles are essential in maintaining organizational compliance and risk management.

How does a senior internal auditor typically collaborate with other departments during an audit?

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will regularly coordinate with various departments to gather necessary documentation, understand business processes, and discuss audit findings. Collaboration often involves conducting interviews, facilitating walkthroughs, and working alongside department managers to clarify procedures or risks. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as you need to ensure transparency while maintaining objectivity and independence. This cross-functional interaction not only strengthens audit quality but also helps build trust and drive process improvements across the organization.
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Infographic showing various Senior Internal Audit job openings in Reston, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,206 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Large Bank Internal Audit Senior Consultant

Crowe LLP

Washington, DC

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you're trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That's why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description:

What It Means to Be a Consultant at Crowe
Consulting is a dynamic business focused on solving problems for our clients and serving our core markets through innovative solutions. As technology and AI continue to reshape the consulting landscape, we are looking for individuals who are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn. At Crowe, consultants are expected to build both technical and transferable skills, think critically, and use technology to solve real business problems. In this role, you will continuously learn, collaborate across teams, and explore how tools, including emerging AI capabilities, can improve efficiency, insights, and client outcomes.

As you grow, you'll also begin to take ownership of client relationships, contribute to account strategy, and support the delivery of high-impact work. Developing a sense of account leadership, including understanding client needs, ensuring delivery excellence, and building trusted partnerships, is part of what sets successful consultants apart.

Success in this role comes from a growth mindset, strong communication skills, advanced critical thinking, and the ability to navigate new challenges with confidence.

As a Large Bank Internal Audit Senior Consultant on Crowe's Internal Audit team, you will assist our clients with transforming their governance, embedding risk in their decision-making, and maintaining efficient compliance. We will enable an entrepreneurial and innovative environment for you to deliver transformative consulting services and to develop deeply specialized skill sets demanded in today's market.

You will be responsible for:

  • Providing risk management and operational internal audit services to clients in the tech, media & entertainment, real estate, oil and gas and life science industries.
  • Performing SOX readiness and SOX compliance services.
  • Assisting in planning and managing staff on engagements, including reviewing staff work papers and providing feedback and guidance to staff.
  • Conducting fieldwork, preparing work papers to support conclusions, discussing findings and observations with management, and preparing written reports of various types and formats.
  • Advising clients on how to improve and optimize internal controls, best practices, and helping clients deal with routine issues within the scope of the engagement.
  • Providing other value-added recommendations both to our clients and to help improve the firm.
  • Communicating audit scope, engagement status, issues, emerging risks, and recommendations through written reports and presentations to appropriate audiences.
  • Maintaining consistency and quality in Internal Audit work across the organization, providing guidance and feedback to staff.
  • Meeting quality guidelines within the established turnaround time or budget for assigned tasks, ensuring high standards of work.
  • Applying solution-based approaches to problem-solving during client engagements and documenting working papers to support conclusions.
  • Developing positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate open communication regarding pending due dates and questions.
  • Balancing competing priorities and managing time effectively to maintain the audit deliverable schedules.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Must have 3-5 years of experience in the areas of operational internal audit, internal controls assessment, and/or SOX 404 evaluation and testing.
  • Prior experience should include progressive responsibilities, including supervising and reviewing the work of others, and project management, including self-management of simultaneous workstreams and responsibilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and comprehension both formally and informally to our clients and our teams, in a variety of formats and settings, including in interviews, meetings, calls, e-mails, reports, process narratives, presentations, etc.
  • Internal operational and technology audit planning and execution, including risk assessment experience.
  • Internal control design and effectiveness understanding.
  • Business process flow and flowcharting.
  • Strong understanding of PCAOB requirements, industry best practices, GAAP financial accounting, and SEC Reporting

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or relevant field.
  • Professional Certification or working toward a CPA or CIA is preferred.
  • Experience working with companies in the oil and gas industry a plus.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

The application deadline for this role is 12/31/2026.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $73,400.00 - $145,400.00 per year.

Our Benefits:
Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great peopleare what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!
How You Can Grow:
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!
More about Crowe:
Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.
Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.


Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Please visit our webpage to see notices of the various state and local Ban-the-Box laws and Fair Chance Ordinances, where applicable.

We are committed to a merit-based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role's responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Crowe and are in need of an accommodation or require special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please visit our Applicant Assistance and Accommodations page for more information: https://careers.crowe.com/crowe-applicant-assistance-and-accommodation

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Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

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Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

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