Auditor at American Tower in Boston, MA

Summary: American Tower is a global digital infrastructure company focused on Building a More Connected World. The Auditor will assist in developing and executing financial and operational risk-based audits, testing SOX-404 controls, and working on special projects in accordance with the internal audit plan. Responsibilities: - Support the SOX-404 process, including scoping, planning, walkthroughs, testing and status reporting - Evaluate the adequacy of internal control and processes through detailed testing - Perform audit testing to assess operating effectiveness of controls in place, prepare the appropriate workpaper documentation, and conclude - Compile audit findings and recommend value-added revisions to systems and procedures - Follow-up on open audit issues - Assist in confidential audits or fraud investigations - Participate on cross-functional efforts within the company to improve company operations. This includes, but is not limited to; project task forces, internal control committees, corporate-wide initiatives, process excellence teams, or other cross functional efforts) - Support external auditors - Assist in the completion of departmental strategic initiative - Supervisory Responsibilities - None Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field required - 0-2 years of experience in financial and operational auditing - Excellent organizational skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong analytical skills - Willingness to obtain certification designation in the first two years - Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes/areas/functions - Ability to interact well with internal and external parties with audit related questions - Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and Oracle (preferred) - Detail orientated ability to multitask and meet deadlines - Ability to complete projects and reports within communicated deadlines - Superior analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Knowledge of GAAP, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), SOX, and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and Practice Advisories - The incumbent must be flexible as there may be workweeks that require more than 40 hours to ensure the positions expectations and responsibilities are met - Approximately 75% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. Approximately 10% travel may be required to support the positions responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and finger to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, talk, and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, and crouch; lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds Preferred Qualifications: - Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and Oracle (preferred) Required Skills: Financial auditing, Operational auditing, Internal control concepts, SOX-404 compliance, Audit testing, Workpaper documentation, Microsoft Office, Oracle, GAAP, COSO framework, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, Analytical skills Benefits: Annual bonus, Annual equity award, Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Healthcare coverage, 401(k) savings plan, Paid time off, Company holidays, Sick leave, Parental leave, Access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness