Who We Are:  

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.  

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.  

• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.  

What We Have to Offer:  

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance  

• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe  

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions  

• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!  

Summary   

The Internal Auditor supports the internal audit function by performing routine audit procedures, testing internal controls, and assisting with financial, operational, and compliance audits. This role helps evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, adherence to policies, and compliance with relevant regulations. The position works under the guidance of senior audit team members and contributes to timely and accurate audit documentation and reporting. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities   

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Assist in conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits following established audit programs. 

• Perform internal control testing to assess design and operating effectiveness in support of SOX requirements. 

• Support monthly and quarterly audit activities, including gathering documentation and performing basic analytical procedures. 

• Assist with monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and identifying potential variances or issues. 

• Help compile information for DCAA and DCMA reporting requirements as directed by senior auditors. 

• Support the preparation of audit workpapers, ensuring proper documentation, accuracy, and adherence to department standards. 

• Participate in walkthrough meetings and help gather information from various departments to support audit objectives. 

• Assist in preparing preliminary audit observations and recommendations for review by senior auditors. 

• Help track open audit issues and follow up with process owners to obtain evidence of remediation. 

• Maintain organized files, records, and audit documentation in accordance with internal audit policies. 

• Support compliance with company policies, government regulations, and internal control frameworks such as COSO. 

• Participate in ongoing learning and development activities to gain knowledge of auditing standards, SOX requirements, and organizational processes. 

• Promote a collaborative work environment and maintain open communication with team members and auditees. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements   

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.  

• 3 years of professional experience in finance (ex. Accounting, Program Finance, Audit) 

• Interest in pursuing a CPA or CIA certification (preferred or encouraged).  

• Internal Audit experience preferred. 

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and introductory understanding of internal controls.  

• Experience in Internal Auditing preferred.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.  

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with attention to detail.  

• Good written and verbal communication skills.  

• Ability to work in a team environment and engage effectively with colleagues across the organization.  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.  

• Willingness to learn audit methodologies, SOX processes, and internal control frameworks  

• U.S. citizenship required due to U.S. Government contract requirements. 

Security Responsibilities   

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.    

•  Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.   

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.   

Work Environment   

This job operates in a professional office environment, with routine use of computers. The office setting is more of an open seating arrangement, so must be able to work with surrounding distractions.  

Ex: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.   

Physical Demands   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.    

• Must have the ability to travel and work overtime as necessary 

• Must be able to sit and operate a personal computer for long periods 

Other Duties   

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.   

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.  

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected] 

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type                      

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other  characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

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