Columbus Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Consultant - 2027
The Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Consultant at Confidential Client collaborates with clients to deliver high-quality audit and advisory solutions across business process and technology domains. This role involves assessing risks, analyzing data using AI and advanced tools, and supporting regulatory compliance while developing leadership and technical skills in a hybrid work environment.
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Role overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Internal Audit and Financial Advisory Consultant in Columbus, OH. This is a hybrid, client-facing consulting role that develops your internal audit, technology audit, and financial advisory skills through hands-on project work, structured training, and mentorship. The role is open to candidates seeking full-time employment or internship experiences and includes a competitive base salary range and benefits.
What You’ll Do
- Work on internal audit and financial advisory engagements for large, diversified clients.
- Assess business processes, risk and control frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
- Perform data analysis, document observations, and communicate findings to clients and project teams.
- Use AI-enabled analysis and modern analytics tools to interrogate data and produce insights.
- Support Technology Audit engagements focused on cybersecurity, data governance, cloud, and software development controls (if aligned to the assigned capability).
- Contribute to Business Process Audit projects to enhance efficiency, governance, and controls.
- Collaborate with experienced advisors and participate in client-facing meetings; take ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables.
Who You Are / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
- Demonstrated proficiency applying AI tools to analytical and research tasks (examples: Microsoft Copilot, GenAI).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving aptitude; ability to apply innovative approaches across industries.
- Technical proficiency relevant to the assigned capability (Business Process Audit or Technology Audit).
- Experience or interest in analytics and automation tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, MS Power Platform, and Python is a plus.
- Entry-level software development familiarity and an eagerness to learn modern tooling and methodologies.
What Makes You Successful
- Works effectively both in teams and independently.
- Applies creativity and analytical thinking to solve client problems.
- Synthesizes and interprets data to drive actionable recommendations.
- Embraces a growth mindset and seeks feedback to improve.
- Demonstrates strong academic performance and motivation toward professional certifications.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $60,000 — $74,000 (annual, full-time equivalent).
- Bonus target (where applicable): $2,000.
- Estimated total cash range (base + bonus): $62,000 — $76,000.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage; FSA/HSA options; life and disability insurance.
- Paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks), adoption and fertility assistance.
- 401(k) plan with employer match (50% on the first 6% of contributions).
- Choice Time Off (CTO) and up to 11 paid holidays; new hires may receive up to 20 days CTO in the first calendar year.
- Ongoing learning and career development programs, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Work model & location notes
This role follows a hybrid model — combining in-office, client-site, and remote work depending on client and project needs. Local and occasional out-of-state travel may be required. Confidential Client is not registered to hire or employ personnel in West Virginia or Alaska.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Confidential Client will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Confidential Client will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, or to complete the application, contact the hiring team or the accommodations contact provided by the client.
Why Careertakes (and Our Client)
Careertakes partners with Confidential Client to present career opportunities that combine meaningful client impact, structured training, and clear advancement paths. Applicants may receive additional matched opportunities via the Careertakes platform.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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