Internal Audit Jobs in Virginia
Internal Audit jobs in Virginia are in steady demand, with openings concentrated in financial services, federal contracting, defense, and healthcare across experience levels from staff auditor to chief audit executive. Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area lead hiring, anchored by employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, and Inova Health System. The most sought-after specialties in Virginia are IT audit, financial controls, and compliance-focused internal audit aligned with government contractor standards. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Open roles16
Top employerNavy Federal Credit Union
Top cityVienna, VA
Cities hiring10
Work type75% Hybrid
Top industryBanking
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1ST ADVANTAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Internal Audit Manager
Yorktown, Virginia
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Internal Audit Manager, Internal Audit
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Amazon.com
Internal Audit Manager, Internal Audit
Arlington, Virginia
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Director, Internal Audit
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Centurion Health
Director, Internal Audit
Sterling, Virginia
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Applied Scientist, Internal Audit
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Amazon.com
Applied Scientist, Internal Audit
Arlington, Virginia
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Summer Associate Internship (Internal Audit - Strategic Audit)
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Navy Federal Credit Union
Summer Associate Internship (Internal Audit - Strategic Audit)
Vienna, Virginia
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Internal Audit Manager
1ST ADVANTAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION·Yorktown, Virginia
Job functions:
$91k.07 - $113k.34/yr
Bachelor of Science
51-200 employees
Job Description
Internal Audit Manager
Yorktown, VA
1st Advantage Federal Credit Union is currently seeking a full-time Internal Audit Manager to support our Internal Audit Department. Scheduled hours will be 40 hours per week between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for providing an independent and objective appraisal of the operations and controls within the Credit Union. The role will also provide assurance to minimize various types of risk by making recommendations to determine whether acceptable policies and procedures and adequate internal controls are in place, and standards are achieved.
1st Advantage Federal Credit Union has been serving members in the Hampton Roads community since 1951. We provide financial products and services that help members get ahead, while volunteering our time and resources to civic organizations and nonprofits that share our mission to improve life for each other. Be part of something special. Join 1st Advantage as a colleague and support our community members.
We offer market competitive compensation and a generous benefit package:
- Dollar-for-dollar matching 401(k) plan to 4% of earnings.
- Choice of three medical plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Choice of two Dental plans
- Vision
- Basic Life & AD/D Insurance – no cost
- Optional additional life insurance for colleagues, spouses, and children
- Long-term Disability Insurance – no cost
- Short-term Disability Insurance – no cost
- Employee Assistance Program – no cost
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
- Generous paid time off accrual program
- 11 Paid holidays
- Pre-paid legal services
- Pet Insurance
- Discounts on consumer loans and mortgages, increases on savings products, and much more!
- The budgeted hiring range for this position is between $90,581.07 annualized and $113,226.34. The final pay rate will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and education relevant to the role. This position is also eligible for annual incentive payments based on individual and organizational performance.
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your fully completed application and resume through our website.
See below for full job description.
Internal Audit Manager Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Responsible for the leadership of the department and staff. Manages the effective performance, accurate reporting, and recommendation follow up of operational, branch/departmental, external audits, and special assignments. Prepares and presents written reports of the findings and recommendations in accordance with the audit policy. Develops and maintains a comprehensive annual audit plan and risk assessment that remains flexible to changing conditions and priorities. Provides the Supervisory Committee and management with a periodic audit activity report. Serves as the principal liaison between regulatory examiners, external auditors and credit union management and staff throughout audits and examinations. Ongoing knowledge of National Credit Union Administration governing regulations. Provides support to the Chief Risk Officer. Must maintain independence and objectivity in performing audits. Highest level of confidentiality must be maintained.
- Manages review and follow up of daily, monthly, and quarterly reports. Analyzes reports identifying errors, trends, red flags relating to control weaknesses. Ensures accepted recommendations are effectively implemented. Provides necessary training and development through formal training, coaching and mentoring of department staff. Creates a positive work culture through a motivating leadership style. Responsible for annual and ongoing performance reviews and coaching sessions.
- Under the direction of the Chief Risk Officer, oversees effective communication and coordination with Credit Union personnel, management, Supervisory Committee, third-party vendors, and independent CPA firm.
- Ability to identify, analyze and solve complex issues quickly with logic and reasoning. Ensures management have been made aware of and understand the audit objectives. Discusses irregularities, exceptions and deficiencies discovered during the audit with the area’s supervisory personnel. Utilizes judgment and experience to assess the associated risk of the issues as to the impact of the overall organization.
- Manages related duties as required or assigned, to include cost saving initiatives and efficiencies.
Performance Measurement
- Auditing functions assigned are accurately and effectively performed in accordance with Credit Union policies and procedures, and federal regulations
- Must adhere to the highest level of confidentiality and ethics on all audit functions and processes.
- Effectively maintain professional relations exist with all Credit Union colleagues. Coach, mentor, and develop staff in areas of expertise. Workflow requests and inquiries are courteously and promptly addressed. Assistance and support are provided as needed.
- Chief Risk Officer is informed of any significant issues.
- Proactively demonstrates the 1st Advantage FCU core values of accountable, adaptable, driven, dependable, and fun.
Qualifications:
Experience Minimum five years of auditing experience required. Credit union experience preferred. Knowledge of financial institution laws and regulations.
Education Equivalent to a college degree (BS or BA in a relevant field), or related financial institution experience. Industry certifications preferred.
Interpersonal Skills Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; work well with all levels of management and colleagues; analytical and problem-solving abilities; be able to multi-task, be well organized, detail-oriented, and persistent. A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and is usually of a personal or sensitive nature.
Other Skills Must be able to operate a PC and be proficient in Microsoft applications, a working knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing PC software, and audit software.
Demonstrate management and organizational abilities.
Must be able to develop innovative solutions and be attentive to details.
Physical Requirements
TALKING: Effective verbal communication to convey and acknowledge receiving detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
AVERAGE HEARING: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information to communicate effectively.
FINGER DEXTERITY: Using primarily just fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together to use office equipment such as phones, computers, scanners, and other office machinery.
REPETITIVE MOTION: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
AVERAGE VISUAL ABILITIES: Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare and inspect documents, read email and computer screens, and operate office machinery.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Sedentary work; sitting at a desk or workstation a majority of work hours. Exerts up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and required to lift up to 25 lbs.
REACHING AND STRETCHING: Reaching and stretching, below the shoulders, to access files, checks, documents, or office equipment on and across shelves, counters, and desks.
Work Environment Standard office environment.
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
Requirements: Offers of employment are contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and credit history check.
EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
1ST ADVANTAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Internal Audit Manager
Yorktown, Virginia
Added 2d ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
$91k.07 - $113k.34/yr
Bachelor of Science
Job Description
Internal Audit Manager
Yorktown, VA
1st Advantage Federal Credit Union is currently seeking a full-time Internal Audit Manager to support our Internal Audit Department. Scheduled hours will be 40 hours per week between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for providing an independent and objective appraisal of the operations and controls within the Credit Union. The role will also provide assurance to minimize various types of risk by making recommendations to determine whether acceptable policies and procedures and adequate internal controls are in place, and standards are achieved.
1st Advantage Federal Credit Union has been serving members in the Hampton Roads community since 1951. We provide financial products and services that help members get ahead, while volunteering our time and resources to civic organizations and nonprofits that share our mission to improve life for each other. Be part of something special. Join 1st Advantage as a colleague and support our community members.
We offer market competitive compensation and a generous benefit package:
- Dollar-for-dollar matching 401(k) plan to 4% of earnings.
- Choice of three medical plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Choice of two Dental plans
- Vision
- Basic Life & AD/D Insurance – no cost
- Optional additional life insurance for colleagues, spouses, and children
- Long-term Disability Insurance – no cost
- Short-term Disability Insurance – no cost
- Employee Assistance Program – no cost
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
- Generous paid time off accrual program
- 11 Paid holidays
- Pre-paid legal services
- Pet Insurance
- Discounts on consumer loans and mortgages, increases on savings products, and much more!
- The budgeted hiring range for this position is between $90,581.07 annualized and $113,226.34. The final pay rate will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and education relevant to the role. This position is also eligible for annual incentive payments based on individual and organizational performance.
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your fully completed application and resume through our website.
See below for full job description.
Internal Audit Manager Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Responsible for the leadership of the department and staff. Manages the effective performance, accurate reporting, and recommendation follow up of operational, branch/departmental, external audits, and special assignments. Prepares and presents written reports of the findings and recommendations in accordance with the audit policy. Develops and maintains a comprehensive annual audit plan and risk assessment that remains flexible to changing conditions and priorities. Provides the Supervisory Committee and management with a periodic audit activity report. Serves as the principal liaison between regulatory examiners, external auditors and credit union management and staff throughout audits and examinations. Ongoing knowledge of National Credit Union Administration governing regulations. Provides support to the Chief Risk Officer. Must maintain independence and objectivity in performing audits. Highest level of confidentiality must be maintained.
- Manages review and follow up of daily, monthly, and quarterly reports. Analyzes reports identifying errors, trends, red flags relating to control weaknesses. Ensures accepted recommendations are effectively implemented. Provides necessary training and development through formal training, coaching and mentoring of department staff. Creates a positive work culture through a motivating leadership style. Responsible for annual and ongoing performance reviews and coaching sessions.
- Under the direction of the Chief Risk Officer, oversees effective communication and coordination with Credit Union personnel, management, Supervisory Committee, third-party vendors, and independent CPA firm.
- Ability to identify, analyze and solve complex issues quickly with logic and reasoning. Ensures management have been made aware of and understand the audit objectives. Discusses irregularities, exceptions and deficiencies discovered during the audit with the area’s supervisory personnel. Utilizes judgment and experience to assess the associated risk of the issues as to the impact of the overall organization.
- Manages related duties as required or assigned, to include cost saving initiatives and efficiencies.
Performance Measurement
- Auditing functions assigned are accurately and effectively performed in accordance with Credit Union policies and procedures, and federal regulations
- Must adhere to the highest level of confidentiality and ethics on all audit functions and processes.
- Effectively maintain professional relations exist with all Credit Union colleagues. Coach, mentor, and develop staff in areas of expertise. Workflow requests and inquiries are courteously and promptly addressed. Assistance and support are provided as needed.
- Chief Risk Officer is informed of any significant issues.
- Proactively demonstrates the 1st Advantage FCU core values of accountable, adaptable, driven, dependable, and fun.
Qualifications:
Experience Minimum five years of auditing experience required. Credit union experience preferred. Knowledge of financial institution laws and regulations.
Education Equivalent to a college degree (BS or BA in a relevant field), or related financial institution experience. Industry certifications preferred.
Interpersonal Skills Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; work well with all levels of management and colleagues; analytical and problem-solving abilities; be able to multi-task, be well organized, detail-oriented, and persistent. A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and is usually of a personal or sensitive nature.
Other Skills Must be able to operate a PC and be proficient in Microsoft applications, a working knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing PC software, and audit software.
Demonstrate management and organizational abilities.
Must be able to develop innovative solutions and be attentive to details.
Physical Requirements
TALKING: Effective verbal communication to convey and acknowledge receiving detailed or important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
AVERAGE HEARING: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information to communicate effectively.
FINGER DEXTERITY: Using primarily just fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together to use office equipment such as phones, computers, scanners, and other office machinery.
REPETITIVE MOTION: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
AVERAGE VISUAL ABILITIES: Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare and inspect documents, read email and computer screens, and operate office machinery.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Sedentary work; sitting at a desk or workstation a majority of work hours. Exerts up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and required to lift up to 25 lbs.
REACHING AND STRETCHING: Reaching and stretching, below the shoulders, to access files, checks, documents, or office equipment on and across shelves, counters, and desks.
Work Environment Standard office environment.
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
Requirements: Offers of employment are contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and credit history check.
EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Find Internal Audit JobsInternal Audit Jobs by City in Virginia
Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Vienna
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3 jobsMcLean
2 jobsSuffolk
1 jobRichmond
1 jobSterling
1 jobYorktown
1 jobChesapeake
1 jobGlen Allen
1 jobSpringfield
1 jobInternal Audit Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in internal audit jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field required
- CIA, CPA, CISA, or CFSA certification strongly preferred or required
- Experience with internal control frameworks such as COSO or SOX compliance
- Proficiency in data analytics tools including ACL, IDEA, or PowerBI
- Knowledge of federal contracting or government audit standards such as GAGAS
- Strong written communication skills for preparing audit findings and management reports
Internal Audit Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a internal audit in Virginia?
Most internal audit roles in Virginia require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business as the starting point. From there, earning the Certified Internal Auditor credential through the Institute of Internal Auditors is the most direct professional path, though CPAs and CISAs are equally valued by Virginia employers. Virginia does not issue a state-specific internal audit license, but many positions in defense contracting and financial services require security clearance eligibility alongside these credentials.
How much do internal audits make in Virginia?
Internal audits in Virginia earn a median of about $93,290 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,000 for the lowest 10% to over $156,730 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire internal audits in Virginia?
Employers hiring internal audits in Virginia right now include Navy Federal Credit Union, Amazon, and Guidehouse, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal contractors, major financial institutions, and large health systems means internal audit demand remains consistent across both private sector and quasi-governmental organizations.
Which Virginia cities have the most internal audit jobs?
Vienna, Arlington, and McLean have the most internal audit openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia and the D.C. metro corridor drive the largest share, fueled by federal contractors and financial services headquarters, while Richmond's banking and insurance sector and Hampton Roads' defense and healthcare employers generate consistent openings outside the primary metro.
Are there remote internal audit jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than many comparable finance roles. About 100% of internal audit openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and documentation-heavy nature of the work. Risk assessment, report writing, and data analysis tasks are the portions of the role most commonly performed remotely, while on-site fieldwork for specific audit cycles may still be required.
How can I get hired as a internal audit in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a staff auditor or audit associate role at a public accounting firm or a large Virginia employer that runs formal rotational programs, such as Capital One's internal audit development program or the entry-level audit analyst tracks at major Northern Virginia defense contractors. A degree in accounting or finance combined with progress toward a CIA or CPA exam keeps candidates competitive. Lateral moves from accounting technician, budget analyst, or compliance coordinator roles are also common entry points into internal audit in Virginia.
Where can I find and apply to internal audit jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to internal audit jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and surrounding areas. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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