Internal Auditor

Our Finance team at TEGNA is looking for an Internal Auditor to participate in the execution of financial, operational, and IT audits. This is a high visibility opportunity where you will gain valuable exposure to many areas within our business and make improvements that make a real difference.

A position in internal auditing is your opportunity to keep a company running at its highest efficiency as you continuously stay one step ahead of the game. If you're a person who doesn't shy away from responsibility, this is the perfect career for you! There's nothing more exciting than learning how a company works, sifting through its data, finding potential problems, and making recommendations, and that's what you'll get to do every day with us.

This opportunity to join TEGNA as an Internal Auditor will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of our organization's objectives, risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to our company.

Located in the brand new, state-of-the-art Boro Tower in the heart of Tysons, in addition to joining a great company and team, you'll also have a large assortment of services and amenities right at your front door

Responsibilities Include:

• Execute assigned sections of internal audits (typically cash, accounts payable, payroll, and IT general controls.
• Identify financial statement errors and internal control weaknesses and develop meaningful recommendations for improvement.
• Communicate and interact effectively (both orally & in writing) with other members of the audit team and auditees.
• Assist the in-charge auditor in planning and administration of audit assignments.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees of all levels at TEGNA
• Ability to travel occasionally (5%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• IT audit experience
• CPA or CPA candidate

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit

TEGNA requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.

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• Accounts Payable
• Administration
• Auditing
• Finance
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