Overview
This role supports the organization’s internal audit and SOX compliance programs. You will lead risk assessments, execute operational and financial audits, evaluate internal controls, and partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, compliance, and business process areas.
- Assist in the development and execution of the annual Internal Audit Plan and SOX compliance program.
- Perform risk assessments, control testing, walkthroughs, and fraud-related audit procedures.
- Identify control deficiencies, process improvement opportunities, and emerging business risks, and develop practical remediation recommendations.
- Use data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and potential control issues.
- Prepare audit reports and communicate findings to management and key stakeholders.
- Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, IT, Legal, and other business teams to support governance, compliance, and risk management initiatives.
- Support special projects, investigations, and other ad hoc audit activities as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, SOX Compliance, Risk Advisory, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of ICFR, US GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, and SOX 404 compliance.
- Experience performing operational, financial, and compliance audits.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- CPA certification.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
- Self-starter who drives initiatives end-to-end, proactively manages priorities, stakeholders, and deliverables with limited supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Big Four public accounting or advisory experience.
- Experience working in a public company environment.
- Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar platforms.
Compensation & Benefits
- Target base compensation range for this role in New York City: $125,000 - $145,000. Actual compensation is influenced by skill set, level of experience, and location.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous PTO plan.
- 401k program.
- Comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of employment and work location.
Location
New York City (target range provided for NYC).