[Hiring] Senior Specialist, Internal Audit @L3Harris Technologies

Role Description

L3Harris is seeking a qualified individual to join our diverse and dynamic Internal Audit team. The Specialist, Audit position is an exciting opportunity to enhance financial, operational, compliance and business expertise through audits and special projects while recommending opportunities to strengthen the internal control structure and operations.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of internal audit methodologies, professional auditing standards (IIA Standards, GAAS, GAAP), and best practices across financial, operational, program, and compliance audit disciplines.
• Provide consultative support to address audit results and findings, mitigate risks, and boost financial, compliance, and operational outcomes for the business stakeholders.
• Lead audit engagements with a focus on financial reporting integrity, operational efficiency, program performance, and compliance effectiveness, formulating audit conclusions based on thorough analysis and root cause investigation.
• Closely collaborate with peers, lead team efforts, and contribute to strategic departmental projects, risk assessments, and training programs.
• Influence and guide less experienced staff to adopt improved audit practices, approaches, and solutions that uphold the standards of independent and objective assurance and advisory services.
• Engage and collaborate with cross-functional business partners and stakeholders to intake relevant operational, financial, and program data that informs audit planning, enhances risk identification, and strengthens the organization's risk management, governance, and control processes.
• Continuously enhance audit methodologies, inform risk identification, and strengthen the organization's overall audit and internal control framework.
• Develop standard audit work programs in support of new audit offerings or enhance existing work programs.
• Review formal written work papers and reports, documenting audit work performed, and expressing conclusions, ensuring quality is aligned with the departmental standards.
• Show self-drive and willingness to support a variety of audits, inclusive of financial, program and/or operational tasks.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned, which may include strategic initiatives, risk assessment, and IIA self-assessment.
• Adhere to the L3Harris Career Framework.
• Travel up to 20%, including some international locations.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Requirements

• Public audit firm experience and/or industry internal audit experience.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and apply findings across a variety of business situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with a variety of business stakeholders in the organization.
• Ability to lead team deliverables, ensuring audit engagements are completed on schedule and within allocated budget parameters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and IIA standards.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills and capable of multi-tasking.
• Proactive self-starter who is also capable of working effectively in a team environment.
• General ERP knowledge (PeopleSoft, SAP, CostPoint).

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Education assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.