Internal Auditor/CPA

Waveny Lifecare Network - New Canaan, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

New Canaan, CT

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Internal Auditor/CPA position at Waveny LifeCare Network involves performing complex financial analysis and internal auditing work. The role is crucial for supporting the organization's senior management and board of directors by conducting financial performance evaluations, budgetary analysis, and compliance audits. The auditor will ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal and external policies while providing insightful financial analysis to drive business results.

Responsibilities

• Generate projections to support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecast updates.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial analysis for senior management and board of directors.
• Monitor key performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing variances.
• Review financial results and maintain effective internal controls and policies to ensure accurate financial data reporting.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to enable better decision making and understanding of key trends.
• Support the development of budgeting, financial forecasting, operating plan, modeling tools, and dashboards using financial software.
• Conduct audit-related research, testing, interviews, and analysis.
• Evaluate areas of risk and notify the CEO and Compliance Officer as appropriate.
• Prepare written audit findings and reports to communicate results and recommendations for improvement.
• Examine the organization's systems of internal control and operations to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of departmental policies and controls for each internal audit assignment.
• Prepare materials for the CEO and senior executives, including board decks and updates.
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in departmental programs.
• Participate in financial modeling, M&A activities, and acquisition integration as needed.
• Evaluate internal controls regularly and ensure collaborative efforts across all units.
• Provide support to supervisor with analysis and ad hoc projects.
• Present findings to the full board, finance and audit committees, and department head meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license required.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and SAGE.
• Strong experience building financial models and conducting detailed financial analytics.
• Deep understanding of how business changes affect financial statements.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with leadership and peers.
• Strong written, listening, and oral communication skills.
• Experience building consensus among board and senior management.

Nice-to-haves

• Healthcare experience preferred.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance