Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

101800

701 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, Tennessee 37067

TruGreen accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

About the role

TruGreen is committed to providing personalized attention for our associates. We focus on developing our people by building proud, dynamic teams while helping associates reach their personal and professional goals. We continuously strive to make TruGreen an employer of choice and "a great place to work!"

Position Overview

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, operational processes, risk management practices, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. This position conducts risk-based internal audits, identifies opportunities to strengthen controls and improve business performance, and provides practical recommendations to management.

Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, the Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for independently executing assigned audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, testing, documentation, and reporting, in accordance with established internal audit methodologies and professional standards. The role requires strong analytical skills, sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships across the organization while maintaining independence and objectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute assigned financial, operational, compliance, and internal control audits under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit, in accordance with established audit methodologies and professional standards.
• Perform engagement-level risk assessments to identify key business risks, evaluate existing controls, and develop audit procedures aligned with identified risks.
• Evaluate business processes, transactions, financial records, and supporting documentation to assess accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and control effectiveness.
• Develop audit programs and testing procedures, establish testing criteria, analyze supporting evidence, and identify control deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct interviews, walkthroughs, and other information-gathering activities to understand business processes, identify risks, and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive audit workpapers that document procedures performed, evidence obtained, findings identified, and conclusions reached.
• Independently manage assigned audit activities from planning through reporting, ensuring audit objectives are achieved, work is completed within established timelines, and results are appropriately supported.
• Discuss preliminary audit findings with management to validate observations, identify root causes, assess associated risks, and obtain management responses.
• Develop practical, risk-based recommendations to strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiency, and reduce business risk.
• Prepare audit reports and presentations that clearly communicate findings, associated risks, root causes, and recommendations to management. Support the Director of Internal Audit in communicating significant audit matters to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Perform follow-up procedures to evaluate management’s progress in implementing corrective actions and determine whether identified risks have been appropriately addressed.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with business leaders and process owners while maintaining professional independence and objectivity.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal audit processes, methodologies, and overall departmental effectiveness.
• Assist with special projects, investigations, and other risk assessment activities as directed by the Director of Internal Audit.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, internal controls, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting financial, operational, compliance, or internal control audits.
• Strong understanding of internal auditing principles, risk-based auditing methodologies, internal controls, and business processes.
• Ability to independently plan and execute assigned audit procedures, evaluate supporting evidence, and develop well-supported conclusions.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, evaluate control deficiencies, and recommend practical improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document audit findings and effectively communicate results and recommendations to management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or progress toward certification.
• Experience with audit management software or data analytics tools.
• Experience independently managing audit engagements or coordinating audit activities with cross-functional teams.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% overnight travel may be required to support operational and site audits, investigations, training, and other business needs.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Regularly required to

• Sit, stand and walk
• Use hands and arms to handle, feel or reach
• Speak and hear
• Use close vision abilities

Occasionally required to

• Lift or move up to 25 lbs
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Additional information

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Noise level

• Low to moderate

Adverse Conditions

• Minimal

Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English is required.

You MUST BE physically located in the United States while performing this job.

TruGreen is proud to affirm our commitment to hiring veterans. We recognize and appreciate the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the workforce. By fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, we aim to leverage the unique experiences of veterans, creating a richer, more dynamic workplace.

Pay Ranges $65,979.00 - $109,965.00

This range is based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate’s skills, experience, and geographic location, the expected quality and quantity of work, and internal pay alignment, as needed. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the pay range.

The upper end of the range will generally be reserved for candidates with extensive experience. An employee’s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and Company-matching 401(k) in addition to other programs and perks.

TruGreen is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to this position.

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TruGreen performs pre-employment testing.

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