Sr. Internal Auditor

Job Description

Job Description

A leading publicly traded company is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented SOX Auditor to join its internal audit team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act and involves significant interaction with senior management, external auditors, internal audit, and various corporate functions.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in internal controls, public accounting, or internal audit, preferably in a large or complex organization. Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities :

Execute and support SOX procedures to ensure compliance across multiple locations, entities, and business units.

Assist in the oversight of SOX methodology, reporting, and overall compliance efforts, with a focus on SOX 404.

Participate in the annual scoping and scheduling of SOX compliance activities to ensure timely execution.

Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors regarding audit-related inquiries and feedback.

Collaborate with the Internal Audit team, including participation in guest auditor activities and workpaper preparation.

Perform remediation testing of control deficiencies and support the resolution process.

Assist in managing the audit management system and support various audit committee or controller-level meetings and initiatives.

Act as a subject matter expert for accounting and financial reporting processes.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with Finance, Accounting, and Operations teams.

Contribute to special projects focused on process improvements and value creation within the organization.

Qualifications and Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

CPA or other relevant professional certification preferred.

Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience.

Public accounting (Big Four) and / or internal audit experience is a strong plus.

Hands-on experience with internal controls, SOX 404 compliance, and audit management systems.

Familiarity with Tableau or similar data analytics tools is a plus.

Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, paired with diligence and attention to detail.

Proven ability to coordinate and negotiate with cross-functional teams at all levels, from staff to executive leadership.

Solid understanding of SEC regulations and internal accounting control procedures.

Strong project management capabilities to ensure timely and successful execution of audit-related tasks.

Self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines and take initiative.

Willingness and flexibility to travel as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

CPA or other relevant professional certification preferred.

Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience.

Public accounting (Big Four) and / or internal audit experience is a strong plus.

Hands-on experience with internal controls, SOX 404 compliance, and audit management systems.

Familiarity with Tableau or similar data analytics tools is a plus.

Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, paired with diligence and attention to detail.

Proven ability to coordinate and negotiate with cross-functional teams at all levels, from staff to executive leadership.

Solid understanding of SEC regulations and internal accounting control procedures.

Strong project management capabilities to ensure timely and successful execution of audit-related tasks.

Self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines and take initiative.

Willingness and flexibility to travel as needed.