Internal Auditor

 POSITION SUMMARY:

The Catholic Diocese of Charlotte is seeking an Internal Auditor within the Finance Office. This role serves parishes, schools, and other diocesan agencies with established diocesan financial policies, procedures, and practices, through routine audits, preparation of detailed reports on findings, and providing appropriate recommendations and support to the entities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Audit the accounting and financial practices and records of diocesan parishes, offices, schools and agencies to ensure compliance with diocesan policy.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of audit processes, findings, and recommendations
• Communicate findings with the Director of Internal Audit & parish staff.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with clergy and staff across all levels of the organization.
• Provide guidance and support as needed to the parish staff.

• OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Serve as liaison between parishes, missions, and schools with federal and state taxing authorities.
• Serve as a liaison with parish, mission, and school banks, credit card vendor, and accounting software system.
• Maintain a database of parish, mission, and school financial information, including semi-annual report tracking.
• Assist with other audit assignments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another related field
• CPA preferred

Experience

• Three years’ experience in accounting or auditing
• Public accounting experience preferred

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of accounting, auditing, and reporting procedures
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in an effective and efficient manner
• High attention to detail and strong organizational and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical

• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s Responsibilities.
• The position requires the ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods; frequent keyboard use/repetitive hand motion; occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This is an on-site position based in Charlotte, NC, with frequent travel to parishes and some evening and weekend work.