How to hire a corporate auditor

How to hire a corporate auditor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step corporate auditor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a corporate auditor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new corporate auditor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the corporate auditor you need to hire. Certain corporate auditor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect corporate auditor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents corporate auditor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Corporate Auditor	Description	Hourly rate
   Corporate Auditor	Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time... Show more	$22-42
   Auditor Supervisor	An auditor supervisor is a financial professional who manages a staff of audit professionals and controls consulting engagements that evaluate the management and operating practices of a corporate. This supervisor is required to supervise audit planning and fieldwork as well as communicates findings and recommendations to senior management... Show more	$28-55
   Auditor/Quality	A quality auditor is responsible for inspecting the company's services and products, ensuring its adherence to business requirements and internal regulations. Quality auditors analyze the efficiency of operational functions and production processes to maintain high-quality deliverables with the utmost consideration for the safety and security of the production staff... Show more	$11-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Internal Controls
   • Internal Audit
   • Risk Assessments
   • Compliance Audits
   • Audit Findings
   • SOX
   • Audit Reports
   • Audit Procedures
   • Financial Audits
   • Data Analysis
   • Risk Management
   • Audit Results
   • Audit Programs
   • Sarbanes-Oxley

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and coordinate annual external business evaluation in conjunction with CPA consultants.
   • Complete SOX testing procedures at corporate headquarters informing management regarding results.
   • Research GAAP to determine if record transactions are in accordance with GAAP.
   • Handle ACH transfers, including transfers for payroll and accounts payable accounts; orchestrate direct deposit payrolls.
   • Play a key role in the design and implementation of a new billing system for payroll processing centers.
   • Perform Sarbanes-Oxley planning and testing.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your corporate auditor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A corporate auditor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a corporate auditor in South Dakota may be lower than in California, and an entry-level corporate auditor usually earns less than a senior-level corporate auditor. Additionally, a corporate auditor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average corporate auditor salary

   $64,501yearly

   $31.01 hourly rate

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   Entry-level corporate auditor salary

   $46,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average corporate auditor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$73,334	$35
   2	Virginia	$73,086	$35
   3	New Jersey	$72,830	$35
   4	Texas	$66,776	$32
   5	Maryland	$66,737	$32
   6	Georgia	$64,839	$31
   7	Illinois	$63,339	$30
   8	Nebraska	$63,161	$30
   9	Colorado	$62,388	$30
   10	Washington	$61,762	$30
   11	Ohio	$61,320	$29
   12	Pennsylvania	$59,562	$29
   13	Minnesota	$59,112	$28
   14	Indiana	$59,011	$28
   15	Tennessee	$57,041	$27
   16	Michigan	$56,646	$27
   17	Alabama	$55,696	$27
   18	Florida	$50,171	$24
   19	Hawaii	$43,935	$21

   Average corporate auditor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	State Street	$85,038	$40.88	2
   2	Asbury Automotive Group	$79,410	$38.18	1
   3	Baker Hughes	$76,102	$36.59	1
   4	A. Schulman	$74,979	$36.05
   5	BNSF Railway	$72,418	$34.82
   6	3M Company	$70,811	$34.04	2
   7	Ryan Specialty Group	$69,244	$33.29
   8	Medifast	$69,233	$33.29
   9	Huntington Ingalls Industries	$68,830	$33.09	4
   10	SpeedDate	$68,830	$33.09
   11	Aderans America Holdings, Inc.	$68,823	$33.09
   12	Grifols	$68,566	$32.96
   13	Sherwin-Williams	$67,307	$32.36	4
   14	Bridgestone	$67,237	$32.33	1
   15	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan	$67,194	$32.30	5
   16	Community Health Systems	$66,301	$31.88	5
   17	NaphCare	$65,694	$31.58
   18	Campbell Soup	$65,239	$31.36
   19	Campbells	$65,140	$31.32
   20	Randstad North America, Inc.	$64,993	$31.25	3

4. Writing a corporate auditor job description

   A corporate auditor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a corporate auditor job description:

   Corporate auditor job description example

   Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.
   
   We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.
   
   Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, word-class team.
   
   When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.
   
   Weatherford offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program and provides you a challenging and enriching career path, with a healthy balance of structure and flexibility to chart your own course.
   
   Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
   Responsibilities Job Purpose Works as an integral part of an Assurance audit team to perform financial, operational, and compliance audits, as well as associated investigations of allegations of wrongdoing in these spaces. Will assist Assurance Management with the execution of the annual Assurance audit plan. Responsible for audit field work, working papers formalization and audit report preparation, findings, and recommendations. Responsible for partnering with Compliance/Investigations to review enterprise hotline allegations. May be involved in various other special projects that partner with global functions to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the organization. Works independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team. Possess a genuine interest in not only Assurance's goals and objectives, but also the company's objectives. Duties & Responsibilities Participating in audits / field projects, such as operational audits, financial audits, SOX testing, compliance (i.e., anti-fraud, anticorruption, cross-border trade compliance controls), limited QHSSE (with supervision of experts in those areas and already part of the Assurance function), as well as special projects as requested. Preparing and reviewing (includes self review) audit files and audit reports in compliance with departmental standards as well as the International Standards for the Practice of Internal Audit. This includes complete and concise file documentation with accurate explanations and good grammar. Leading, arranging, and organizing impromptu or formal meetings with process owners in the field. Establishing and maintaining excellent open, professional, and collaborative relationships with all levels of management in Assurance, as well as management throughout the organization. Being competent and experienced in all areas of testing and reviewing the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) including: Cash and Treasury, Accounts Receivable, Revenue Recognition, Inventory, Manufacturing, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Foreign Currency, Month End Close and Segregation of Duties. Writing audit programs and procedures as required and/or adjusting existing procedures when needed. Effectively managing open items including notifying Assurance management of any missing provided by client (PBC) requests to prevent project delays, as well as prompt client notification of incomplete or incorrect items. Providing guidance and developing less experienced staff, as applicable. Taking ownership of success and failures with a humble attitude always seeking to learn more. Possessing a genuine interest and understanding of both departmental and company's goals and objectives. Maintaining a fiduciary responsibility for all company assets and resources within your control. Qualifications Experience & Education REQUIRED Minimum 3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, or other related fields Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related fields Previous external or internal audit experience Strong experience in testing control design and operating effectiveness Strong experience in performing Operational/Process audits, while having in consideration the impact of diverse risks (Business / Operational, Financial, Compliance, and IT) Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Microsoft Office proficient required (including advanced Excel) JDE, SAP, Hyperion or equivalent systems Strong experience in Fraud, Anticorruption, and Trade Compliance reviews Fluent in English Willing to travel up to 50% PREFFERED Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field CPA, Certified Internal Auditor, CFE, or other related certification Oil and Gas services experience Bi-lingual Knowledge, Skills & Abilities REQUIRED Respectful, humble, and patient attitude to both the client as well as other team members. This includes verbal communications, e-mails, and overall demeanor. Ability to quickly adjust to changes with a supportive and cooperative attitude. Maintain a high degree of integrity, including an honorable attitude, and high professional standards with truthful and consistent character. This includes the respectful treatment of all confidential information. Initiative to ask for and do more than what has been assigned. Be a self-starter taking initiative to understand processes assigned. Ability to work on assignments with minimum supervision. Ability to think outside the box and communicate observations, perspectives, and opinions on non-standard scenarios. Work in a team environment taking an overall interest in the timely completion of the project by offering to assist where needed and contributing to positive morale. Appreciate the value of multiple perspectives and diverse expertise, encouraging a collaborative environment. Current on generally accepted accounting principles and regulations as well as the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Work independently with limited guidance from managers. Ability to handle multiple projects and complete each within their prescribed time frames. Overall excellent verbal and written communication skills. This includes project status, diplomatic presentation of project issues and the collection of client requests (PBC's). Firm understanding of the concepts surrounding accounting software applications. Supervision: Reports to Senior Audit Manager and supervises lower level staff, as applicable.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right corporate auditor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your corporate auditor job on Zippia to find and recruit corporate auditor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit corporate auditors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new corporate auditor

   Once you've selected the best corporate auditor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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