Aduit Senior at Cook Systems

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GAGAS Compliance, Yellow Book Standards, Audit Planning, Workstream Leadership, Control Testing, Risk Assessment, COSO Framework, Data Analytics, Power BI, ACL/IDEA, Workpaper Management, Report Drafting, Stakeholder Communication, Issue Validation, Process Improvement, Professional Ethics

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Launch Your Career with Cook Systems Since 1990, Cook Systems—a certified veteran-owned IT consulting firm—has been helping businesses and professionals grow through innovation, integrity, and investment in people. We partner with Fortune 500 enterprises and high-growth companies alike to deliver agile technology solutions, AI-driven talent strategies, and our signature FastTrack program that develops the next generation of tech talent. At Cook, you’ll find a culture that values excellence, creativity, and accountability. We believe in opportunity backed by trust—and in building careers that last. Check out what our team members have to say on our Glassdoor page, and discover why Cook Systems is where meaningful careers take off! Summary: Join our dynamic audit team as a Senior Internal Auditor where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with GAGAS standards through meticulous audit planning and execution. Your leadership will be crucial in managing audit workstreams and contributing to the continuous improvement of audit processes. Responsibilities: Engagement Execution (GAGAS/Yellow Book): Plan and perform walkthroughs, control design evaluations, control and substantive testing, and evidence collection that meet GAGAS requirements for sufficiency, appropriateness, supervision, and documentation. Workstream Leadership: Lead assigned audit workstreams or smaller engagements end-to-end; manage milestones, PBC requests, and daily coordination with process owners; escalate blockers early. Risk & Controls: Develop process flow narratives, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and testing strategies aligned to COSO; identify root causes and recommend pragmatic corrective actions. Reporting & Communication: Draft clear findings (criteria, condition, cause, effect, recommendation), risk ratings, and management action plans; contribute to entrance/exit meetings and GAGAS aligned audit reports (objectives, scope, methodology, criteria, findings, conclusions, management views). Issue Validation & Follow-up: Verify remediation, perform retesting, and document closure consistent with TDOT standards. Data Analytics & Tools: Use Excel/Power BI and audit analytics (e.g., ACL/IDEA) to enhance coverage, sampling, stratification, and anomaly detection; maintain complete, review-ready workpapers in audit software. Quality & Continuous Improvement: Apply TDOT templates and quality control procedures; contribute lessons learned and template/process improvements. Governance & Independence: Maintain independence and ethics consistent with GAGAS; promptly disclose and address threats to independence; maintain required CPE per GAGAS. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 6 years of experience in internal audit, with demonstrated ability to lead audit workstreams or smaller engagements end-to-end, ensuring timely and high-quality results. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) strongly preferred; additional certifications such as CISA, CFE, CPA, or CrFA are beneficial. Solid understanding of Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book) and IIA IPPF standards. Proficiency in electronic workpaper systems and audit management software such as Diligent, including workflow management, version control, and secure documentation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting findings and engaging stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements while maintaining independence and professional ethics. Why Work with Us At Cook Systems, we don’t just offer jobs—we build futures. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to supporting you with benefits that deliver real security, flexibility, and growth from day one. Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with dental and vision coverage included. With access to one of the nation’s largest provider networks, you’ll have quality care wherever life takes you. Peace of Mind: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum—because your family’s security matters. Flexibility for Life: Plan ahead and save with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent-care expenses your way. Extra Protection When You Need It: Our Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life helps cover unexpected costs, so you’re never caught off guard. Your Future Starts Now: Build your future with our 401(k) plan through The Standard. You’re eligible after just six months—because long-term success deserves a strong foundation. At Cook Systems, you’re not just an employee—you’re part of a team that values ideas, celebrates results, and grows together. Here, your impact is visible, your contributions are valued, and your career has room to thrive. Ready to be part of something bigger? Let’s build the future together at Cook Systems. #IND1

Responsibilities

The Senior Internal Auditor will lead assigned audit workstreams or smaller engagements end-to-end, ensuring compliance with GAGAS standards through meticulous planning, execution, and evidence collection. Key duties include developing risk and control matrices, drafting clear findings and reports, and verifying remediation efforts.