FORWARD is a venture-backed company on a mission to build comprehensive solutions allowing governments to assist their communities at scale.

The FORWARD Platform is an Integrated Program Administration solution that incorporates all essential components, people, and technology into a single streamlined workflow to effectively, securely, and equitably administer critical resources to help communities thrive.

Municipalities nationwide are utilizing FORWARD to streamline the design, implementation, operations, communications, reporting, and compliance functions of their economic and community development assistance programs.

Our fully remote team works hard, but we fully embrace the advantages of this new paradigm. We work autonomously, collaborate asynchronously, and take ownership of our work. 

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Audit Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and conducting internal and external audits, as well as providing recommendations to improve our clients' financial and operational processes. The Audit Specialist should be familiar with accounting and auditing principles, have excellent analytical and communication skills, and be able to work independently or in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits on applications for all programs
• Testing (sampling) within each program, the applications end-to-end process accuracy
• Examine accuracy of application documents while also reviewing financial records associated with the application.
• Conduct interviews with management and staff to gain an understanding of the client's operations, procedures, and internal controls
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identify weaknesses, and make recommendations for improvements
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management, both orally and in writing
• Provide support and guidance to auditors
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of audit engagements to ensure that audit objectives are met
• Maintain and update audit workpapers and documentation
• Keep up-to-date with changes in accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and best practices

• Associate Degree in Related Field; Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• 2+ years of experience as a supervisor is preferred
• You are technically savvy and able to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Strong ability to work well with people from varied cultural, socioeconomic, educational, and experiential backgrounds
• Experience organizing training initiatives for departments within the company
• Customer service experience and effective communication skills both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to adapt quickly to new challenges
• Able to work on several projects simultaneously, and handle a high volume of activity
• You can manage files and documents, follow recordkeeping requirements and maintain confidentiality
• Instructional experience in a group business setting preferred
• Strong understanding of business goals and standards for customer service
• Experience analyzing company needs, employee development, and goal setting
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Have U.S. work authorization

Salary Scale:  $60,000 - $80,000/yr.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We offer a full range of employee benefits for our regular full-time employees including:

• Fully remote position
• Unlimited PTO
• 100% Employee paid medical and dental insurance
• Stock Options
• 401K Plan