Audit & Field Rotation Senior Auditor

Job Description Summary

As the Audit & Field Rotation Senior Auditor at Taylor Morrison, you will participate in the company’s internal control and risk management activities through audits and SOX and lead the development of a comprehensive Audit-to-Field Rotation Program. This program is designed to transition candidates into corporate and field accounting or finance roles within 12-18 months of hire. You will be a participant in hiring, training, and managing the development of participants through the new program, as well as participating in other Internal Audit activities, including division audits, SOX compliance, and department initiatives. This role includes an expectation that you will rotate out of the Internal Audit department, transitioning into a corporate position at our Scottsdale, AZ headquarters or a field position in one of 20 markets across the country.

Job Details

What You’ll Do

As the Audit & Field Rotation Senior Auditor, you will:

• Audit-to-Field Rotation Program: Assist in the design and oversight of a formal curriculum and development plan to prepare candidates for a transition to Corporate and field accounting or finance roles within 12-18 months. Participate in the hiring, training, and development of new program participants, ensuring their successful transition into field roles.
• Execute Audit Procedures: Contribute to the execution of audit procedures related to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and risk-based audits. Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, the accuracy and timeliness of financial information, and the efficiency of business operations, ensuring compliance with internal and external guidelines.
• Prepare and Review Audit Documentation: Ensure that all audit documentation meets professional and corporate standards. Effectively communicate audit results through verbal and written reports.
• Develop and Implement Audit Recommendations: Work collaboratively with management to develop and implement responses to audit findings, providing guidance and support in a consultative manner.
• Build and Foster Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with field accounting and finance teams, Corporate Accounting, and other key stakeholders. Deploy and shadow field teams and Corporate Accounting throughout the development timeline, and partner on various initiatives to ensure a seamless transition for program participants.
• Provide Leadership and Development: Lead, train, supervise, and provide performance feedback to new internal audit team and program participants. Support continuous development through coaching and mentoring.
• Communicate with Key Stakeholders: Provide timely status updates to the Director of Audit, executive management, and auditees, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the audit and development processes.
• Participate in Department Initiatives: Engage in various department initiatives and special projects, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation within the Internal Audit function.
• Corporate and Field Rotation Expectation: As part of the development process, you will be expected to rotate into the field yourself, with potential opportunities available at Corporate or in one of 20 markets across the country. This transition will align with the goals of the Audit-to-Field Rotation Program.

Sound Like You?

You might be just who we’re looking for if you have…

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Specific certifications: CISA, CIA, CFE, CPA are a plus
• At least four years of applicable experience, including experience in Internal Audit (compliance, operational, and/or IT related), External Audit, Accounting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Comprehensive knowledge of professional standards, audit methodologies, and tools that support audit processes
• Advanced PC application skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, ACL)
• Data analytics skills (Alteryx, PowerBI, UIPath) a plus
• Strong interpersonal and consultative skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization

FLSA Status: Exempt

Will have responsibilities such as:

• Office or non-manual work, which is directly related to management or general business operations
• Act as a primary component of which involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance

Essential Functions:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Report to Division/Corporate Office/Community daily and adhere to schedule
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
• Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and higher level manager
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle if applicable
• Comply with company policies and procedure

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time
• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

*Taylor Morrison experience and/or successful completion of training program may override required education and/or experience requirement.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.

As the Audit & Field Rotation Senior Auditor at Taylor Morrison, you will participate in the company’s internal control and risk management activities through audits and SOX and lead the development of a comprehensive Audit-to-Field Rotation Program. This program is designed to transition candidates into corporate and field accounting or finance roles within 12-18 months of hire. You will be a participant in hiring, training, and managing the development of participants through the new program, as well as participating in other Internal Audit activities, including division audits, SOX compliance, and department initiatives. This role includes an expectation that you will rotate out of the Internal Audit department, transitioning into a corporate position at our Scottsdale, AZ headquarters or a field position in one of 20 markets across the country.