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Associated Electric Cooperative Inc.
Senior Auditor
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What they do
A Compliance Auditor examines records and procedures to determine adherence to regulatory guidelines of an organization. Inspects accounting, IT or security, prepares reports on the compliance with required regulations and risk management procedures.
$85,090 / year median in Missouri
+0% projected growth
Job Description
At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network! From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth. Opening Summary As a Senior Auditor, you will independently lead financial, operational, compliance, and contractual audits that help safeguard AECI's assets, strengthen internal controls, and support sound business decisions. You'll partner with leaders and teams across the cooperative to assess risk, improve processes, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations that strengthen accountability and governance. What You'll Do
- Lead risk-based audits of varying complexity, from planning and testing through reporting and follow-up.
- Evaluate internal controls, business processes, compliance requirements, and operational risks to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare well-supported audit findings and present conclusions and recommendations to management, executives, and the Board of Directors.
- Build collaborative relationships across AECI and with member G&T cooperatives, consultants, and external auditors.
- Provide guidance on technical accounting and audit matters while supporting risk assessments and internal control reviews.
- Mentor and help develop junior auditors while contributing to a strong, collaborative Audit Services team. What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Typically 5-12 years of related audit, accounting, finance, or risk experience, including experience independently leading audits of varying complexity.
- Professional certification such as CPA or CIA.
- Working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, IIA's International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), COSO Framework, and relevant compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present audit findings and recommendations to leadership.
- Strong professional judgment, objectivity, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and organizational levels while supporting continuous improvement.