Senior Internal Audit Analyst

Overview

The organization is seeking an eager Senior Internal Audit Analyst to join its Internal Audit department as the function continues to be built out in-house. This role partners closely with internal and external stakeholders and works day to day with teams across technology, finance, and operations to lead and execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control testing and risk mitigation activities in a complex, fast-paced environment. The position also supports ad hoc Internal Audit special projects and enterprise risk management as needed.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key stakeholders to anticipate changes in business processes, systems, and tools used within the control environment
• Prioritize and lead project management activities related to tracking and reporting current project status, milestones, and potential roadblocks
• Coordinate testing efforts and produce high-quality work papers documenting control testing performed, results, and conclusions in support of the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 program
• Assist with management of the audit, risk, and compliance tool, including updates to controls, process and control owners, test plans, and document requests
• Coordinate updating process documentation and control details within the GRC tool
• Develop and maintain document requests and coordinate delivery of audit evidence
• Participate in and lead preliminary discussions for potential findings with control and process owners to verify findings, obtain explanations and evidence, and document responses
• Partner with control and process owners to develop remediation plans for confirmed findings and identify process improvements to strengthen the overall internal control environment
• Assist with internal audits as needed by the department
• Apply professional auditing principles and standards to evaluate internal controls and ensure work papers comply with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and department standards
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with external auditors
• Communicate with and educate stakeholders on the importance of internal controls and Internal Audit’s role in maintaining an effective and efficient control environment
• Serve as a trusted business partner and subject matter expert in an advisory capacity, helping process owners identify enhancement opportunities to mitigate risk and improve financial and operational performance

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting/Auditing, Finance, Computer Information Systems or related field
• 4+ years of public accounting or audit experience
• Proficient knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and methodology, internal control framework (specifically COSO), GAAP, and understanding of control design and operational efficiency concepts
• Risk-based mindset for prioritizing and assessing audit risks and findings
• Experience performing and reviewing SOX control testing and documentation for financial process controls, including walkthroughs, narratives, and process flow charts
• Solid understanding of application and ITGC controls
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate risks and related impacts to stakeholders across the organization
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities while seeing projects through to completion
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with a demonstrated history of problem-solving
• Eagerness to learn and desire to grow

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 Public Accounting experience with Fortune 500 clients
• Experience with internal audit GRC tools (e.g., Auditboard)
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification (or actively working toward achieving certification)
• Project/audit management experience
• Experience communicating audit requirements and results to process and control owners
• Experience with Google Business Suite

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary range: $101,745.00–$122,400.00
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 9 Paid Company Holidays
• Flexible Time Off (with manager approval)
• Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program and/or incentive pay, in addition to benefits

Location

• Primary work location is a factor in determining starting pay.

Workplace Expectations / Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of arrest or conviction records. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.