Internal Auditor
Phoenix, AZ
Accounting /
Full-time /
Remote
About the Company:
Charter Impact empowers mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals through personalized support in finance, operations, and business management. We accomplish this through enthusiastic collaboration within our team and with our clients to support their communities. We are a remote first company growing on a national scale and are continuously seeking qualified candidates to join us. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated professionals who are committed to supporting the team in an environment of growth and change.
Role Summary:
The Internal Auditor leads complex financial cleanup projects for new clients, applying deep audit and forensic accounting expertise to resolve discrepancies, ensure financial integrity, and establish sound accounting foundations. This highly independent and resourceful professional also plays a key role in internal quality control, reviewing the work of other teams and supporting the company’s audit readiness through internal reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. The Internal Auditor acts as both a financial detective and a trusted advisor—investigating past issues, implementing future-ready solutions, and enhancing overall accuracy and compliance across client accounts.
This position is remote to candidates based in AZ, CA, CO, CT, ID, IL, MI, NV, OR, SD, TX, UT and/or WA.
Responsibilities
- Audit & Cleanup Leadership
- Lead financial clean-up and forensic accounting engagements for new clients, identifying irregularities and ensuring historical data accuracy.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of accounting records to detect errors, omissions, or fraud.
- Design and execute remediation plans and control enhancements for newly onboarded organizations.
- Document findings and summarize actions taken to prepare clients for successful transition to standard accounting operations.
- Quality Control & Internal Review
- Support Accounting Managers in performing internal reviews of financial statements, reconciliations, and accounting packages prepared by other teams.
- Provide quality assurance oversight on month-end close outputs and audit workpapers to ensure compliance with internal policies and external standards.
- Serve as an internal resource for complex accounting or audit-related questions, offering coaching or second-level review as needed.
- Assist in identifying and resolving systemic issues impacting financial accuracy or consistency across teams.
- Client-Facing Engagement
- Serve as lead liaison for financial cleanup and pre-audit activities with new clients.
- Communicate findings and action plans clearly and professionally to clients, both in writing and through presentations or meetings.
- Guide clients through internal control recommendations and setup, ensuring readiness for audit and long-term compliance.
- Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Partner with Accounting Managers, Accountants, and auditors to support seamless client service and high-quality deliverables.
- Share best practices and recommend process improvements for onboarding, reconciliation, and financial review.
- Contribute to internal training materials, checklists, and QA protocols to support the broader accounting team's development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and 5+ years of experience in audit, forensic accounting or internal controls assessment required
- CPA license required
- Non-profit experience is a plus
- Knowledge of financial and accounting record-keeping purposes, methods, and practices
- Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills; advanced Excel skills are a plus
- Strong English grammar and communication skills (oral and written)
- Ability to maintain, encourage, and participate in a collaborative team environment with clients and Charter Impact staff
- Ability to adapt quickly to change
- Ability to learn the rules, regulations, and technical procedures specific to processing payroll for non-profit organizations and charter schools
- Ability to understand and follow directions independently
- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations accurately and quickly
- Ability to prepare a variety of accurate financial reports and summaries
- Ability to identify and correct errors in mathematical computations and financial documents
- Experience with Sage Intacct or other similar Non-Profit Accounting systems is a plus
What's in it for You?
- As a remote-first organization, we embrace flexibility and collaboration across teams. To support your success, we provide a company-issued laptop along with essential accessories, including a mouse, keyboard, and monitor, to help you create a productive remote workspace.
- Opportunities to connect: Engage in frequent virtual and in-person team-building events.
- Incredible colleagues: Work alongside a passionate team making a real impact.
- Competitive compensation & benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match—and much more!
- Generous paid time off: Receive 11 paid company holidays and a winter break from Christmas Day through New Year's Day.
- Employee Referral Bonus Program: Earn a bonus for successful referrals.
$95,000 - $105,000 a year
This position has a base salary of $95,000 - $105,000 annual, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance, business needs and business results.
Charter Impact strives to be an employer of choice for highly motivated and mission-driven professionals. We are committed to fostering a team environment where all members work together to achieve common goals, and where staff are supported, challenged and inspired in their work.
