Senior Auditor at PANGEA GmbH

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

108334.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Internal Auditing, Financial Reporting, SOX Compliance, Data Analysis, Risk Identification, Process Improvement, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Project Management, Organizational Skills, PCAOB Standards, IIA Standards, US GAAP, Root Cause Analysis, Confidentiality, Data Analytics

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Company Description About Covista Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University. Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers. We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Job Description Opportunity at a Glance The Senior Auditor plays a critical role in executing the organization’s internal audit plan. This is a hands-on position responsible for planning and performing audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas with minimal oversight. The primary focus of this role is on financial reporting internal controls (SOX), including design and operating effectiveness testing. Key responsibilities include developing audit scopes, engaging with control owners and management, testing and analyzing data, evaluating documentation, and preparing detailed workpapers while managing timelines. The role interprets audit results, identifies risks, and recommends corrective actions and process improvements to strengthen compliance and financial controls. This role leads engagements from start to finish and may occasionally review work performed by other auditors to ensure quality and consistency. While execution is a core focus, the role offers significant exposure to leadership across functions and opportunities to influence process improvements. Responsibilities Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Covista and the external environment. Independently plan and perform audits with a high level of detail and accuracy, focusing on SOX and financial reporting controls. Develop audit scopes, test and analyze data, evaluate documentation, and prepare detailed workpapers while managing timelines. Engage directly with auditees and control owners to understand business processes, document them, perform testing, and communicate results. Identify and document audit observations clearly, including root cause analysis and impact. Occasionally review work performed by staff auditors on specific projects to ensure quality and consistency. Proactively communicate within Internal Audit regarding organizational changes, audit results, regulations, and upcoming projects. Interact effectively with personnel at all levels, exercising discretion on confidential matters and working independently. Leverage data analytics and AI tools to improve audit quality, expand coverage, and increase efficiency. Develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with auditees. Support departmental projects and initiatives. Understand and comply with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards. Perform related duties and complete other assignments as needed. Qualifications Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.). 5+ years of relevant experience in internal auditing; public accounting experience preferred. Strong understanding of PCAOB & IIA Standards, 2013 COSO framework, and US GAAP. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present results and manage conflict professionally. Strong analytical skills, process orientation, and ability to work independently. Proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and adapt in a dynamic environment. High proficiency in organizational and project management skills. Additional Information In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $61720.78 and $108334.92. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits. Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including: Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match Participation in Covista's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy 12 Paid Holidays For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.covista.com/benefits You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation Department: Accounting & Finance

Responsibilities

The Senior Auditor is responsible for planning and performing audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas, focusing on financial reporting internal controls. This role leads engagements from start to finish and interprets audit results to recommend corrective actions and process improvements.