Internal Auditor Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Job Summary The Internal Auditor reports to the Internal Audit Manager and performs professional internal auditing work including leading operational audits, and conducting financial and compliance audits to ensure integrity and compliance. Provides coaching and consulting to internal customers. Contributes to the development of the annual audit plan and will perform a key role in the execution of that plan. Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards and works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce MAA’s Core Values.

Those values include:

Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual Communicating openly and with integrity Embracing opportunities Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons Duties and Responsibilities Performs and documents internal audit procedures including property site audits, preparation of narratives, process workflow charts, and control matrices. Executes internal control testing in support of the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program. Leads all aspects of property site audits by coordinating pre-audit data preparation and review, and site compliance testing. Prepares final audit reports for review by Internal Audit Management. Documents test results in accordance with work paper guidelines, analyzes results, and details issues along with recommended solutions. Communicates test findings to senior management and leads discussions of audit deficiencies; documents responses and provides guidance for resolutions with limited management guidance. Fulfills audit request from external auditors as needed. Provides training and coaching to MAA management and staff as a trusted advisor for compliance testing and internal controls. Works towards achievement of CPA, CIA, or CISA certification/license. Pursues professional development opportunities to remain current with internal audit practices, tools, and regulations. Coordinates work and communicates results of ad hoc audits and consulting projects verbally or via written reports to all levels of management. Provides guidance and training to less experienced team members. Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field and three (3) or more years of professional audit experience, or an equivalent combination of related experience, education and certifications/licenses required. CIA, CPA, or CISA certification/license may substitute for part of the experience requirements Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in a related field preferred CIA, CPA, or CISA certification/license strongly preferred Experience with data analytics tools preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, as well as management principles and preferred business practices Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by The Institute of Internal Auditors Skill in applying Sarbanes Oxley 404 terminology, concepts, and practices Skill at collecting and analyzing complex data, and evaluating information and systems Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems with limited supervision Skill and ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing, including active listening skills and technical accuracy Skill in presenting findings and recommendations to senior management Skill in establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external contacts Skill at working independently or as part of a team on simultaneous projects or initiatives and meeting deadlines Skill at managing projects, organizing, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines while responding to changing demands from multiple sources in a fast-paced environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) Ability to travel approximately 15% Physical and Environmental Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Disclaimer Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. MAA is a real estate investment trust (REIT) company focused on providing a high-quality apartment living experience to residents across the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. As an active buyer and developer of apartment communities, MAA is currently the largest owner-operator of apartment homes in the country and is an S&P 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Currently, MAA owns and operates over 100,000 apartment homes across 17 states and the District of Columbia. We have successfully navigated numerous business cycles, captured significant growth and built an efficient, technology-driven operating platform with an investment portfolio that is uniquely balanced and diversified across markets noted for strong population growth and robust housing-demand dynamics. Our mission at MAA is to deliver superior service and value for our residents, employees and shareholders. We refer to this as creating “A Brighter View” and we are doing it every day. As an employer, we strive to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce that mirrors the diversity of our residents and the communities where we do business. Our corporate charity, The Open Arms Foundation, is the heart of our company. Its mission is to provide a home away from home for those who must travel to receive medical treatment. Would you like to learn more about what a day at an MAA Community looks like? Click below to view a quick video from our associates. Property Manager for an MAA Community leads all aspects of community life and above all – quality customer service. The Maintenance Supervisor leads and coordinates the maintenance team through repairs and maintenance of property facilities and apartments. Assistant Property Managers support the operations and financial performance of the community, handle the collections process, and assist with leasing. In other words, they wear several hats! An Apartment Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repairs to ensure apartments and facilities are in top shape. A special role for an MAA community, a Leasing Consultant supports leasing operations, interactions and communication with residents, and assists with community events and marketing activities.