Internal IT Auditor

At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.

We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team. 

The IT Auditor is a key member of the internal audit team and will support the audit department in the testing of controls associated with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements while also participating in the execution of other corporate audits, consulting engagements and ad-hoc projects. The candidate will participate in the planning and execution of various audit projects and will perform more senior responsibilities when deemed necessary. Additionally, the candidate will work within a team to identify the root cause of critical issues, assess the level of impact on the business, and define actions to mitigate and prevent identified issues in the future. The position ensures internal audit best practices are followed in the execution of the annual audit plan for all business segments, locations and functional areas including the corporate headquarters.

• →Provide assurance over financial reporting integrity by evaluating the effectiveness of IT general controls (ITGC) and IT application controls (ITAC).
• →Review supporting evidence and develop conclusions on the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• →Collaborate with the audit team to prepare for engagements by reviewing the audit scope, determining the work plan, and participating in the risk assessment of the client environment prior to fieldwork.
• →Assist the IT audit manager with all aspects of the audit including, but not limited to, planning, training of staff, daily updates, performing additional work as necessary, report preparation, audit closing, and audit follow up. Effectively resolve conflicts in a professional manner when differences of opinion arise.
• →Execute assigned sections of the work plan to identify potential issues, areas for improvement, and formulate recommended actions through review of documentation and client inquiry.
• →Perform analytical review of operational and financial data and be able to interpret management explanations against expected results.
• →Interact with the external auditors to assist in execution of the annual audit procedures, as required.

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

Travel up to 10-20% of the time is expected. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Experience: 0-2 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit or Information Technology role.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems or related discipline.

Relevant certifications preferred (i.e. - CPA, CIA, CISSP, CISA) or strong desire to pursue.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.

Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.

Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.

Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet