Director of Internal Audit and Controls

Real is a fast-growing national real estate brokerage powered by technology. Real is currently operating in all U.S. states, Canada, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2014, Real is a trailblazer in the Residential Real Estate industry, as we lead the disruption with our cutting-edge technology platform. We are on a mission to revolutionize the home-buying and selling process, making agents' lives better while creating lucrative financial opportunities for them.

For more information:  www.onereal.com

Location: US based remote position, candidates outside of the US will not be considered. 

Job Summary:

As an experienced Director of Internal Audit, you will play an integral role in supporting the Vice President of Internal Audit and Controls to manage the Internal Audit program with key focus primarily on SOX Compliance program. Your responsibilities will encompass supporting many of the day-to-day operations, coordinating and performing internal audit procedures to gauge the efficiency of financial and operational controls effectiveness, as well as ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures. This includes working cross functionally with Finance, Accounting, and IT personnel to perform risk assessments, maintain process documentation, identify key controls, develop test scripts, execute tests of controls, and assist in remediating control deficiencies without impairing independence. Additionally, you will provide supervision to the Internal Audit team as well as co-sourced consultants, as needed. This role will also entail contributing to special projects centered around internal control enhancement and process optimization, alongside other assignments, as directed. The successful candidate is a motivated individual who possesses a blend of technical audit and SOX acumen, strategic thinking, practical execution abilities, strong project management and  regulatory compliance skillsets.  Your insights will be documented and conveyed through various comprehensive reports on the outcomes of your endeavors. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Vice President of Internal Audit and Controls to execute the Company's annual Internal Audit Plan involving activities such as:

• Aid with annual financial and fraud risk assessments activities

• Manage the organization's SOX compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices

• Conduct periodic assessments and testing of internal controls to evaluate their effectiveness in addressing financial reporting risks

• Identify and assess key business risks and control deficiencies, and develop risk-based audit plans to address identified areas of concern

• Conduct detailed reviews of financial, operational, and compliance processes to identify control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement

• Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and risk exposures to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner on an ongoing basis, fostering understanding and collaboration

• Walkthrough financially significant processes and identify key financial reporting and IT control activities

• Aid in developing foundational internal audit SOPs, KPIs and performance management navigator aligned to IIA best practices 

• Orchestrate operational audits from inception to culmination, encompassing scoping, fieldwork, and the formulation of audit findings

• Skillfully manage multiple audit engagements concurrently, ensuring the identification and resolution of pertinent audit risks, timely completion of audits, and the effective communication of value-added/risk-centric insights to management

• Proficiently oversee and train the Internal Audit Team while competently managing and finalizing audits of varying intricacy within designated deadlines

• Immerse yourself in the audit and SOX processes to gain a thorough comprehension of the company's risks and business operations

• Review and support the team in crafting audit reports for submission to the Vice President of Internal Audit and Controls 

• Aid in preparing quarterly audit committee materials, managing audit engagement resources, and tracking remediation processes

• Support special project engagements, as needed 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Mix of audit and industry experience preferred

• Strong understanding of SOX compliance requirements and experience managing SOX initiatives in a publicly traded company environment

• Display a comprehensive grasp of internal auditing standards and methodologies, financial and operational risks and controls, as well as strong working knowledge of GAAP, PCAOB standards, SEC regulations and COSO Framework

• Deep knowledge of internal audit principles, practices, and methodologies, as well as industry best practices and regulatory standards.

• Exhibit strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making acumen

• Demonstrate proficiency in project management and organizational competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with management at all levels, written and verbal 

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to think strategically and provide practical solutions to complex and novice issues.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science and/or Business degree in Finance or Accounting

• Accumulate twelve or more years of progressively advancing experience in external and/or internal audit, ideally within a context of appropriate scale and complexity

• Minimum of twelve years’ experience in accounting, internal/external audit and/or supporting a company's internal audit and SOX programs, with at least 4 years in a leadership role

• Experience working in an organization with complex operational and regulatory environments

• Relevant certifications (CPA/CIA) preferred, or international equivalent certifications 

Must-Have:

• Ability to truly encompass our Company Core Values

  • Work Hard, Be Kind.

  • Tech x Humanity 

  • We are bigger than me.

Physical Requirements: 

• Sit for long periods of time

The Real Brokerage is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.