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Join Ascend Learning as a Senior Internal Auditor, where you'll enhance internal controls and risk management processes in a mission-driven, people-first culture.

Responsibilities: Conduct operational, financial, technology, and compliance audits, identify control gaps, and collaborate with business stakeholders to enhance processes.

Skills: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance; 3+ years in internal or external audit, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications: Preferred certifications include CIA, CPA, or CISA; critical thinking and adaptability are essential.

Location: This position is hybrid in Leawood, KS, with onsite work expected.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $85,000 - $120,000.

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.

Ascend Learning leads the way in innovation and solution creation to improve outcomes and deliver results for students, educators, and healthcare workers in the ever-changing field of healthcare. We offer advanced resources that drive nursing success, empower front-line certified allied health workers, help physicians pass boards and stay current, and provide education management tools for medical education programs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will conduct operational, financial, technology, and compliance audits to identify control gaps and assess risk. You will collaborate with Internal Audit leadership and business stakeholders to understand key processes and enhance the internal control environment. Your responsibilities will include performing walkthroughs, control testing, process reviews, and reporting to support the growth of a recently established Internal Audit Function. The company values Internal Audit and offers a broad range of learning and development opportunities. This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningful recommendations to improve processes, develop leadership reporting skills, and gain valuable experience in a growing technology company.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work hybrid out of our Leawood, KS office.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Execute walkthroughs, develop process narratives and flowcharts, and perform testing of key controls for design and operating effectiveness, incorporating data analytics to strengthen audit and business processes.
• Demonstrate clear and concise writing and verbal skills to communicate complex issues in simple terms to auditees and team members.
• Prepare clear, organized, and complete documentation to support audit work including draft findings.
• Propose and assist in the process of providing high-value solutions and recommendations to our auditees to enhance their processes and controls.
• Collaborate with management and stakeholders to finalize action plans that address audit findings and enhance processes and controls.
• Work closely with process owners, manage cross functional deliverables, and provide status updates and related reporting.
• Follow up on previous audit findings to ensure action plans are completed.
• Serve as an individual contributor, ensuring the successful delivery of Internal Audit projects.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of work experience in external audit, internal audit, or a related field, with a focus on risk and compliance consulting, including internal controls over financial reporting.
• Preferred certifications include Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other relevant professional designations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is required, and experience with other Internal Audit analytical tools is preferred.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely, and to assess and respond appropriately to various business situations.
• Adaptability to unexpected changes in timelines, deadlines, and project scope, maintaining flexibility under pressure.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work.

BENEFITS

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• Hybrid work
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups
• Tuition reimbursement

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

About Ascend Learning

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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