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Internal Auditors give Utah companies independent assurance that financial controls, operational processes, and governance practices are working as intended. In Utah's healthcare systems, financial institutions, and public companies, internal audit is a regulatory requirement. In others, it is a competitive advantage. Recruiting Connection places audit professionals across Utah's most active hiring sectors.

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Auditor Job Description

An Internal Auditor in Utah plans and executes audit engagements across the organization: evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying risk areas, and providing recommendations to improve processes and governance. They work independently of the accounting team, reporting to the Audit Committee or CFO. The role requires a combination of accounting knowledge, risk assessment skills, and the ability to communicate findings diplomatically to business leaders who may not want to hear them.

  • Internal audit engagement planning and execution across financial and operational areas
  • Internal control design and operating effectiveness evaluation
  • Control gap identification and practical recommendation development
  • Audit report preparation for management and the Audit Committee
  • Previously identified audit finding remediation monitoring
  • External audit coordination and SOX testing support for public companies

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What to Look For in a Utah Auditor

  • CPA or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) preferred
  • 2 to 6 years of audit experience, public accounting or internal audit
  • Risk assessment and control evaluation skills
  • SOX compliance experience for public company roles
  • Strong written communication. Audit reports must be clear and actionable.
  • Utah base comp typically $60K to $90K depending on experience. CIA and SOX experience command a premium.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

An Internal Auditor is an employee who provides ongoing independent assurance within the organization. An External Auditor is a CPA firm hired to provide an independent audit opinion on the financial statements. Many internal auditors come from external audit backgrounds. It is a common and well-worn career path.

Preferred but not required. The CIA is the professional credential for internal auditors. A CPA with public accounting experience is equally valued. For SOX-focused roles in public companies, SOX testing experience is more important than the specific credential.

Healthcare systems are the largest buyer. IHC, University of Utah Health, and other systems maintain significant internal audit functions. Public companies along Silicon Slopes with SOX requirements are the second largest. Financial institutions and credit unions round out the top three.

With Recruiting Connection, expect a shortlist in 2 to 3 weeks. Internal auditors transitioning from public accounting are a reliable talent pool in Utah. We have strong relationships with professionals at Big 4 and regional firms who are ready to make the move.

Accounting & Finance Positions We Place in Utah

● Salary Range
$60K – $90K
Utah market rate. CIA, CPA, and SOX experience command a premium. Client validation recommended.
Location
Utah
Level
Mid-Level
Type
Full-Time
Practice
Tax & Compliance
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