Sr. Internal Auditor

Job Description

The Sr. Internal Auditor will be responsible for developing and executing the audit plan that covers Nexstar Media Group's operational, compliance, information technology, and financial reporting activities. Responsibilities include:
• Participating in risk assessment activities to identify audit subjects for incorporation into the overall Annual Audit Plan and maintaining a pipeline of potential future engagements.
• Managing all phases of planning, execution, and reporting of audit project engagements, including:
• Collaborating with the business to schedule reviews.
• Conducting audit risk assessments, developing work programs, and establishing project timelines.
• Analyzing data and evidence against requirements to determine the effectiveness of controls.
• Communicating audit progress to senior leadership throughout the audit and serving as the primary audit contact.
• Reporting audit results to key stakeholders and Executive Management.
• Working with management to drive remediation plans that balance risk mitigation with pragmatic processes, and monitoring the implementation of remediation activities.
• Completing projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Assisting the Vice President of Internal Audit with the preparation of Audit Committee materials.
• Investigating whistleblower hotline allegations.
• Assisting in performing control testing for the Nexstar Sarbanes-Oxley Assessment.
• Developing trusted, collaborative relationships by applying experience and understanding of the business environment, organizational goals, the market, and the competition.
• Contributing thought leadership on risk, control, and compliance throughout the organization.
• Providing consultative support to business partners to identify opportunities for control improvements, mitigating risk, and improving compliance and operational performance.
• Leveraging technology and data to optimize and maximize the effectiveness of the internal audit process and engagements.
• Demonstrating integrity, competence, and due professional care in all activities, managing work with a focus on maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Participating in other Internal Audit reviews and activities as assigned.

Requirements and skills
• Proven ability to analyze internal controls and engage in decision-making in complex scenarios.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a knack for building collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with a capacity to drive issues to completion.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of crafting and delivering clear, persuasive messages.
• A Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience in audit or a related field. We value diverse backgrounds and are open to candidates with non-audit related experience that is transferable.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar certifications are preferred but not required.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbzzkx-18-221-98-71-42 in your application.