Audit Analyst

The ideal candidate will have technical knowledge of GAAP, experience with substantive audit testing, and a solid foundation built through Big Four public accounting experience. Hearst is looking for a team player who is willing to add their personality and perspective to the dialogue and is enthusiastic about working in a culture of accountability and integrity.

The Team: The Hearst Internal Audit Department represents the company's third line of defense and is dedicated to adding value by providing independent and objective audits of the organization's risk management and control environment. Our mission is to continuously evaluate and strengthen Hearst, ensuring resilience against evolving risks and compliance with company policy, industry standards, and regulations. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, flexible work environment that values work-life balance and encourages personal well-being alongside professional growth. Working in our department is a perfect way to start your financial career at Hearst as there is no better place to learn about and build relationships with Hearst’s diversified businesses.

Job Description/Key Responsibilities: 

• Plan and execute substantive audits of business units and specific account balances. 
• Document audit findings and prepare clear, concise workpapers and audit reports.
• Analyze financial data and trends to identify anomalies, risks, or misstatements.
• In response to identified risks, support special projects, SOX testing, financial investigations, or compliance reviews as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in accounting and auditing standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• We operate a hybrid work environment, and for weeks of not traveling, 3 days a week in the Charlotte, NC office is required. 

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience using Power BI dashboards to perform data analysis and visualize financial data for audit insights.
• Positive attitude who is self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Inquisitive critical thinker who is professionally skeptical.
• Ability to motivate and guide others, with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with business leaders across all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and effectively manage changing priorities.
• Refined interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate confidently and professionally with a diverse range of people.

 

Required Qualifications: 

• CPA certification is required.
• 3–4 years of audit experience, including at least 2 years with a Big Four firm.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and experience in performing substantive audit procedures.
• Foundational understanding of ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), including practical experience auditing revenue transactions under the standard.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 70% (domestic and international).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Fluent in English. Additional languages are a plus.

Hearst is one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies.

Hearst has been innovating for more than a century, leading with purpose, integrity and a culture of care, with a mission to inform audiences and improve lives.

The company’s diverse portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; digital services businesses; and more than 200 magazines around the world.

Hearst is always moving forward, investing in healthcare solutions to improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions; providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming.

With a commitment to maintaining the highest quality in its products and services, Hearst is dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.