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We are Walker & Dunlop. We are one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where people live, work, shop, and play — to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities. We believe seeking diverse talent and promoting the inclusion of all perspectives are more than moral imperatives – they are critical to our success and ability to innovate and grow.

Department Overview

The mission of Walker and Dunlop’s Internal Audit (“IA”) department is to protect and enhance organizational value by providing our stakeholders with risk‐based, independent, objective, and reliable assurance, advice, and insight designed to mitigate risk, add value, and improve W&D’s operations. IA acts as a valuable business partner to senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors by providing assurance, information, analyses, and advice to assist management in fulfilling its responsibilities for ensuring operations are managed ethically, effectively, and efficiently within an environment of strong internal controls.

The Impact You Will Have

Member of Walker & Dunlop’s Internal Audit team which utilizes internal and external resources to complete effectiveness testing of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting (SOX). Assists in the documentation of business processes and internal controls, tests the operating effectiveness of controls, and liaises with the Company’s external auditors to assist in the completion of the annual audit.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform operational effectiveness testing of internal controls over financial reporting

• Assist in the scheduling and documentation of process walkthroughs

• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with the Internal Audit plan, under direction of a manager

• Assist external auditors in their completion of the financial statement audit and Reg. AB, HUD/GNMA and USAP compliance audits

• Conduct follow-up reviews and remediation testing of financial, operational, or regulatory compliance deficiencies noted during audits

• Manage own work within budget and control hours to meet deadlines

• Communicate and problem-solve daily with teammates, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Attendance is generally 8:30 am – 5:30 pm EST Monday through Friday with the ability to work up to 2 of those days remotely

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance

• 1+ years of accounting or finance experience

• Financial services and public accounting experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interest in gaining knowledge and understanding of multifamily lending and servicing, audits of operations, regulatory compliance, internal controls over financial reporting, and financial statements of a SEC registrant

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

• Interest in obtaining professional certification (i.e. CIA, CPA)

• Solid communication skills, written and oral, as well as relationship building skills

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Detail-oriented, works accurately and efficiently

• Energetic, flexible team player with the ability to adapt in a changing environment

• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills

• Takes initiative identifies new ways to approach existing processes, maintains an ownership approach to problem-solving, commits to ensuring accounting best practices are in place, and regularly goes above and beyond role

• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders

• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes

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What We Offer

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023

• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
  - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
  - Competitive dental and vision benefits
  - 401(k) + match
  - Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
  - A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
  promote health, engagement, and balance
  - Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
  - Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
  - Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with employee resource groups organizing activities and providing a space for open communication

• Career development opportunities

• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching

*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked

EEO Statement

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, and genetic information. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.

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Fair Chance Hiring

Background checks, including any questions related to infractions, arrests, or conviction records, will not be conducted until after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. We will consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of arrest and conviction records, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.