Mid Level Audit Associate Jobs
Mid level audit associate jobs go to professionals ready to own audit engagements end to end, guide junior staff, and deliver findings with minimal oversight. Openings are 20% remote or hybrid, concentrated in Investment & Asset Management, Banking & Financial Services, and Accounting & Auditing, with employers like Goldman Sachs, Corient, and KPMG US hiring at this level now.
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See related jobsSUMMARY: The Senior Internal Controls Analyst will be a key member of the Finance and Accounting organization, supporting the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Company's internal control environment. This role will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, IT, HR, Operations, Legal, Internal Audit, and external auditors to help ensure the effectiveness of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. The Senior Internal Controls Analyst will assist with maintaining the risk and control matrix, coordinating control testing activities, supporting remediation efforts, and evaluating process changes for potential control impacts. This role requires strong knowledge of internal controls, financial reporting processes, and SOX/ICFR compliance, as well as the ability to partner effectively across the organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 4–6 years of relevant experience in public accounting, internal audit, SOX/ICFR compliance, accounting, risk management, or a related controls-focused role.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience working in or supporting a public company SOX/ICFR environment required.
- Prior experience with a Big 4 or large national public accounting firm preferred.
- CPA, CIA, or other relevant certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of ICFR, SOX requirements, and control design principles.
- Experience maintaining risk and control matrices, process narratives, flowcharts, and control documentation.
- Experience coordinating control testing activities and tracking remediation efforts.
- Familiarity with financial reporting processes and accounting risks.
- Experience working with internal and external auditors.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation quality.
- Experience with MetricStream, AuditBoard, Workiva, or similar GRC platforms preferred.
- Experience supporting acquisitions, system implementations, or business process transformations preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the execution of the Company's ICFR compliance program, including control documentation, testing coordination, issue tracking, and status reporting.
- Maintain and update risk and control matrices, process narratives, and control inventories.
- Partner with process owners to evaluate control design, identify control gaps, and recommend control enhancements.
- Coordinate requests and documentation required for internal and external audits.
- Assist with walkthroughs, evidence collection, and audit support activities.
- Monitor and track remediation plans for identified control deficiencies.
- Perform control design evaluations and support management's assessment of control effectiveness.
- Support the development and maintenance of accounting policies, control procedures, and governance documentation.
- Assist in evaluating the internal control impact of new systems, process changes, acquisitions, and organizational initiatives.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and status updates related to control testing and remediation activities.
- Review documentation for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
- Support root cause analysis and remediation planning.
- Serve as a trusted advisor regarding internal control requirements and best practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the overall control framework and audit readiness.
SUMMARY: The Senior Internal Controls Analyst will be a key member of the Finance and Accounting organization, supporting the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Company's internal control environment. This role will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, IT, HR, Operations, Legal, Internal Audit, and external auditors to help ensure the effectiveness of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. The Senior Internal Controls Analyst will assist with maintaining the risk and control matrix, coordinating control testing activities, supporting remediation efforts, and evaluating process changes for potential control impacts. This role requires strong knowledge of internal controls, financial reporting processes, and SOX/ICFR compliance, as well as the ability to partner effectively across the organization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 4–6 years of relevant experience in public accounting, internal audit, SOX/ICFR compliance, accounting, risk management, or a related controls-focused role.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience working in or supporting a public company SOX/ICFR environment required.
- Prior experience with a Big 4 or large national public accounting firm preferred.
- CPA, CIA, or other relevant certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of ICFR, SOX requirements, and control design principles.
- Experience maintaining risk and control matrices, process narratives, flowcharts, and control documentation.
- Experience coordinating control testing activities and tracking remediation efforts.
- Familiarity with financial reporting processes and accounting risks.
- Experience working with internal and external auditors.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation quality.
- Experience with MetricStream, AuditBoard, Workiva, or similar GRC platforms preferred.
- Experience supporting acquisitions, system implementations, or business process transformations preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the execution of the Company's ICFR compliance program, including control documentation, testing coordination, issue tracking, and status reporting.
- Maintain and update risk and control matrices, process narratives, and control inventories.
- Partner with process owners to evaluate control design, identify control gaps, and recommend control enhancements.
- Coordinate requests and documentation required for internal and external audits.
- Assist with walkthroughs, evidence collection, and audit support activities.
- Monitor and track remediation plans for identified control deficiencies.
- Perform control design evaluations and support management's assessment of control effectiveness.
- Support the development and maintenance of accounting policies, control procedures, and governance documentation.
- Assist in evaluating the internal control impact of new systems, process changes, acquisitions, and organizational initiatives.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and status updates related to control testing and remediation activities.
- Review documentation for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
- Support root cause analysis and remediation planning.
- Serve as a trusted advisor regarding internal control requirements and best practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the overall control framework and audit readiness.
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Mid Level Audit Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level audit associate job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight audits you led from planning through reporting, any client-facing work you managed, and situations where you resolved complex findings independently. Tailor your resume to show you're already operating at mid level, not waiting to be elevated. Certifications like a CPA or CIA signal readiness and are worth emphasizing prominently.
Which companies hire mid level audit associates?
Companies hiring mid level audit associates right now include Goldman Sachs, Corient, and KPMG US, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional accounting firms, large public companies with internal audit teams, and financial services organizations tend to hire most actively at this level.
Are there remote mid level audit associate jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and audit type. About 20% of mid level audit associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at firms that require periodic on-site client engagement. Internal audit roles at large corporations tend to offer more remote flexibility than public accounting positions.
How do I move up to a mid level audit associate role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level audit associate role comes from consistently taking on broader responsibility over time. That means moving beyond assigned tasks to owning sections of an audit, developing sharper judgment on risk and materiality, and building a record of delivering work that needs little revision. Earning a CPA or CIA along the way signals you're serious about the profession and accelerates the transition.
Which industries hire the most mid level audit associates?
Mid Level audit associate roles concentrate in Investment & Asset Management, Banking & Financial Services, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their regulatory obligations, financial complexity, and volume of transactions create sustained demand for experienced auditors who can work with limited supervision.