Cypress HCM · 5 hours ago
Internal Auditor Staff
New York, NY
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$35/hr - $40/hr
3+ years expCypress HCM is seeking a Senior Staff Internal Auditor to assist in delivering risk-based audits and advisory support across the company. This role involves operational audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting, as well as evaluating processes and internal controls to identify risks and improve decision-making.
Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Execute Risk-Based Audits & Advisory Work Execute risk-based operational audits, advisory engagements and special projects across our corporate, media, streaming, advertising, and production businesses
Support the development of clear audit objectives, scopes, and risk assessments aligned to business priorities
Perform audit procedures for non-routine or evolving activities, applying judgment where standard audit programs may not exist
Evaluate the effectiveness of processes, controls, and governance, identifying opportunities to reduce friction, improve accountability, and support sustainable growth
Participate in end-to-end process walkthroughs and evaluate processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
Perform root cause analysis to help identify underlying issues rather than isolated control failures
Support assessments of operational maturity and scalability in high-growth or changing environments
Use Data to Support Audit Work Leverage data analytics to inform audit planning, testing, and continuous risk monitoring
Analyze transactional and operational data—such as production costs, T&E spend, payroll, vendor payments, and advertising revenue—to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risks
Partner with analytics or data resources, as needed, to incorporate targeted, meaningful analytics into audit work
Identify insights from data visuals, dashboards, and presentations and document them clearly in workpapers and other written deliverables
Partner with the Business Build trusted relationships with business leaders, process owners, and cross-functional partners (SOX, Compliance, Finance, Legal)
Clearly communicate audit results and recommendations, explaining root cause, risk, and business impact in straightforward language
Develop practical, business-aligned recommendations that strengthen controls without slowing the business down
Thoughtfully challenge remediation plans when they don’t fully address risk, while remaining solutions-oriented
Serve as a trusted advisor while maintaining independence and objectivity
Decision Making/Accountability This role requires an action-oriented professional who can operate with limited supervision, apply sound judgment, and balance risk awareness with business practicality. The Manager is accountable for: Assessing audit and operational risk and determining appropriate audit focus areas Designing audit procedures that effectively test preventive and detective controls Identifying control gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve accountability Exercising professional skepticism while remaining fair, objective, and solutions-oriented Managing multiple engagements simultaneously and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment Reviewing the work of staff auditors to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to departmental methodology and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of operational risk, internal controls, and audit methodologies
Experience leading or executing operational audits (e.g., T&E, production, vendor payments, revenue processes)
Strong understanding of the Institute of Internal Auditors' Global Internal Audit Standards
Extensive experience leveraging data insights to develop risk-based audit methodologies and interpreting analytics to support audit conclusions
Organized, self-directed, with strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once
Clear, concise communicator who can explain complex issues in plain language and tailor messages to different audiences, both verbally and in writing
Familiarity with enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and regulatory compliance considerations
Exceptional analytical and critical-thinking skills with attention to quality and detail
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust, influence others, and work effectively across teams and levels
Self-starter with a high level of initiative and productivity under limited oversight, and the ability to learn quickly to become a contributing team member in a short period of time
Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to persuade others, build consensus, work in a team (e.g., ability to manage upwards, downwards, and laterally), and handle difficult situations with diplomacy
Exceptional research skills and the ability to organize, synthesize, and succinctly present results
Comfort leveraging AI-enabled tools to support research, pattern recognition, and professional judgment
3+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or a related discipline
Experience leading or executing operational audits, including areas such as T&E, production, vendor payments, or revenue-related processes
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field
Preferred
Big Four or consulting experience preferred
Professional certification(s) such as CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA, or equivalent (active or in progress) preferred
Company
Cypress HCM
Cypress HCM is a staffing and recruiting company providing technology and creative recruiting solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark Lillig
CEO
Philip Oommen
CFO
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