Manager, Internal Audit

Department:

We are Walker & Dunlop.  We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

Department Overview

The mission of Walker and Dunlop’s Internal Audit (“IA”) department is to protect and enhance organizational value by providing our stakeholders with risk‐based, independent, objective, and reliable assurance, advice, and insight designed to mitigate risk, add value, and improve W&D’s operations. IA acts as a valuable business partner to senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors by providing assurance, information, analyses, and advice to assist management in fulfilling its responsibilities for ensuring operations are managed ethically, effectively, and efficiently within an environment of strong internal controls.

The Impact You Will Have

The Internal Audit Manager is a key member of the team who will assist in the planning and execution of operational audits, reviews, and risk assessments under the direction of the SVP-Internal Audit.   

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute audit procedures to assess the operating effectiveness of internal controls 

• Develop recommendations for improving internal controls, operating efficiency, and the adequacy of company records and recordkeeping 

• Report audit findings and recommendations based on audit results 

• Conduct follow-up reviews of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits 

• Assist in the creation of the annual audit plan to be presented to the Audit Committee 

• Perform annual testing of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting (SOX) 

• Assist external auditors in their completion of the financial statement audit, HUD/GNMA and USAP compliance audits 

• Establish budgets and control project hours to meet deadlines 

• Communicate audit plan and status with management

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Attendance is generally required from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance  

• 4+ years’ experience in finance/accounting/audit 

• CPA or CIA preferred 

• Financial services and public accounting experience preferred  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Preferred working knowledge and understanding of multifamily lending and servicing and experience in leading audits of operations, regulatory compliance, and financial statements of a SEC registrant 

• Must be a critical thinker with a keen interest in improving the Company’s internal control structure 

• Strong accounting, finance and analytical skills 

• Excellent business judgment and strong critical thinking skills 

• Exceptional communication skills, written and oral, as well as relationship building skills 

• Strong time management and organizational skills 

• Detail-oriented, works accurately and efficiently 

• Energetic, flexible collaborator with the ability to adapt in a changing environment 

• Identifies new ways to approach existing processes and maintains an ownership approach to problem-solving 

• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth  
  opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes

• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders 

This position has an estimated base salary of $95,000 - $120,000 plus discretionary bonus. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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What We Offer  

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 

• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
    - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
    - Competitive dental and vision benefits
    - 401(k) + match
    - Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
    - A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
      promote health, engagement, and balance
    - Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
    - Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
    - Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Career development opportunities 

• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching 

 
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked 

EEO Statement

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.

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Fair Chance Hiring

Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.