Senior Financial Risk Analyst/Auditor

Wachter, Inc.

Senior Risk Analyst/Auditor at Wachter responsible for leading risk assessment activities and conducting audits. Enhancing control frameworks and supporting compliance in finance team.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeLenexa • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to communicate risks and control gaps.
Facilitate workshops, risk reviews, and training sessions to build organizational risk awareness.
Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices.
Consult with business units to strengthen control environments and support remediation activities.
Participate in policy development and contribute to the continuous improvement of governance frameworks.
Plan, execute, and oversee complex internal audits following established audit standards (e.g., IIA).
Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and compliance mechanisms.
Perform data analytics to detect anomalies, inefficiencies, and potential fraud risks.
Prepare high-quality audit reports, summarizing findings, root causes, and practical recommendations.
Lead enterprise-wide and departmental risk assessments, identifying potential operational, financial, regulatory, cybersecurity, and strategic risks.
Independently execute and document the testing procedures for operational audits.
Analyze risk exposure and develop recommendations to mitigate, transfer, or manage identified risks.
Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and trends to provide insights and early warning signals to leadership.
Collaborate effectively with team members, contributing ideas and opinions.
Develop and maintain effective relationships within internal audit and throughout the company to serve as a trusted advisor.
Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
CPA and CIA certifications are preferred.
3+ years of audit experience is preferred.
General knowledge of internal audit methodologies, internal controls, and root cause analysis.
Analyze automated processes.
Understand and interpret data processes.
Exercise independent judgment, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to the highest degree of professional standards.
Able to work independently and manage duties on multiple projects.
Communicate orally and in writing in a clear, straightforward, and professional manner.
Highly proficient with the use of computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs.
Experience using Power Automate and/or Power BI is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits--No premium cost!
Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings

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Hard Skills & Tools

internal audit methodologiesinternal controlsroot cause analysisdata analyticsrisk assessmentaudit standardsrisk managementfinancial analysiscompliance mechanismsprocess improvement

Soft Skills

communicationindependent judgmentconfidentialityprofessional standardscollaborationrelationship buildingorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcritical thinkingproject management

Certifications

CPACIA