Senior Auditor

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $80,000-$100,000

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Internal Auditor to support the organization's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, internal control environment, and operational audit activities. This role will partner with business stakeholders, management, and external auditors to evaluate internal controls, identify risks, support remediation efforts, and help maintain compliance with regulatory and corporate governance requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong audit foundation, excellent communication skills, and experience with SOX testing and internal controls over financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual SOX compliance program, including process walkthroughs, risk assessments, and testing of internal controls to evaluate design and operating effectiveness.
• Assist in identifying, documenting, tracking, and facilitating the remediation of control deficiencies and audit findings.
• Prepare reports and analyses related to control deficiencies, audit results, and compliance activities for management review.
• Coordinate with external auditors by scheduling walkthroughs, supporting testing activities, providing requested documentation, and ensuring timely communication.
• Participate in the planning and execution of operational audits, risk assessments, and advisory engagements.
• Maintain and administer audit management and compliance tracking systems, including updating documentation, monitoring testing status, and generating reports.
• Execute assigned audit procedures and document results in accordance with internal audit standards and established methodologies.
• Evaluate business processes and internal controls to identify opportunities for process improvements, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
• Develop effective working relationships with stakeholders across multiple departments and organizational levels.
• Assist with special projects and other internal audit initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification or active pursuit of a CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar designation preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, SOX compliance, risk management, or related fields.
• Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and SOX compliance requirements.
• Experience with a Big Four or large regional public accounting firm.
• Data analytics, reporting, or audit automation experience.
• Experience participating in operational audits, risk assessments, and process improvement initiatives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.