Internal Controls & Audit Specialist

Lions International is the largest service club organization in the world, engaging 1.4 million members to serve locally and globally. We are seeking an Internal Controls and Audit Specialist to strengthen our Finance Division.

As an Internal Controls and Audit Specialist
, you’ll oversee internal projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and provide status reports to management. Your focus will be identifying financial risk, enhancing internal controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and acting as the liaison for finance on technology projects.

• Conduct internal audit reviews, document process flows, perform testing, summarize results, and outline remediation efforts and improvement opportunities.
• Drive compliance by ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and our mission, values, and standards of integrity and ethics.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and maintain open communication with management regarding the annual internal audit plan.
• Perform gap analyses and risk assessments across divisions to protect company assets and align with regulatory requirements.
• Work cross‑functionally to develop, implement, test, and maintain appropriate internal controls and conduct internal training and awareness sessions.
• Develop project schedules and milestones based on business objectives and defined scope.
• Ensure finance teams have adequate written SOPs and sufficient internal controls.
• Support the Claims Compliance team by offering guidance on the overall process and periodically processing expense claims.
• Partner with the Claims Compliance team to develop a fair and equitable methodology for calculating annual budgets for Lions leadership.
• Consult with the Technology team, acting as the process owner for the Finance division to define business requirements and ensure the technology solution meets business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four‑year college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in audit and/or internal controls assessment.
• Knowledge of SAP and Certify or a similar expense reporting system is a plus.

Compensation
:
Exempt: $78,000–$88,000

• Three weeks paid time off
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules (3 days per week in office)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401(k) with employer match
• Reimbursable training
• Casual dress code

We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals – regardless of background, identity, or lived experience – feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to serve.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.