Senior Consultant, Internal Audit - Financial Services

Description & Requirements

Our Financial Services Internal Audit team helps banks and financial institutions strengthen risk management, compliance, and control environments through proactive, technology‑enabled audit solutions. Offering co‑sourced and outsourced internal audits, IT audits, and compliance reviews, they help organizations identify, assess, and monitor risks effectively. With deep financial services expertise and innovative methodologies, the team enhances governance, strengthens controls, and drives continuous improvement – shifting organizations from reactive to resilient.

What You Will Do

• Deliver a broad range of advisory services, including Internal, Operational, Compliance, and SOX Audits; Process Improvement Projects; Enterprise Risk Management; and Risk Assessments.
• Plan and scope audit and advisory engagements to ensure alignment with client objectives and effective execution.
• Conduct interviews with client personnel to document business processes, risks, and controls using narratives and flowcharts.
• Perform business process reviews to assess internal control design, operational effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Execute SOX compliance engagements, including documentation, walkthroughs, testing, evaluation, and reporting.
• Identify control deficiencies, evaluate their impact, and coordinate remediation efforts with client management.
• Develop and execute test plans to assess compliance with internal policies, regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Prepare comprehensive work papers and audit reports that clearly document procedures, findings, and recommendations.
• Participate in client meetings and executive presentations to communicate findings and support decision‑making.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as requested by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a public accounting or industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Prior experience at a Big 4 or Top 10 public accounting or consulting firm
• Current and valid professional business credential(s), including one or more of the following: CPA, CIA, CRCM, CFA

Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

Pay Transparency & Benefits

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave.

Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

New York Salary Range:
NY Minimum Salary (USD): $77,860
NY Maximum Salary (USD): $122,100