Aviation Internal Audit Lead

Alaska Airlines; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free stand-by travel privileges

Well-being programs including medical,

Generous 401k match

Annual bonus plans

Generous holiday and paid time off

Job summary

Alaska Airlines is seeking a Senior Auditor, Audit Programs to serve as an expert in audit risk assessment and control identification across Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air. You will independently assess internal controls governing business, operational, and safety processes for the group.

The role includes planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, with collaboration to implement actionable improvements and support regulatory reviews in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a Big 4 public accounting/internal audit firm or 4 years in corporate internal audit or related area.
• Bachelor’s degree or 2 years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• Experience with SOX compliance, ICFR, and/or public company financial reporting environments.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Minimal travel, approx. 10-15% of the time.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age 18; authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to audit engagements with a team on risk-based reviews of complex processes.
• Manages execution of audit engagements in line with professional standards.
• Collaborates with senior management to develop actionable solutions to risks.
• Promotes risk management awareness and strengthens internal controls.
• Leads special reviews including system implementations and investigations.
• Supports external reviews through audits and regulatory assessments.

Skills

Big 4 experience

Internal audit

SOX / ICFR

MS Office

Travel 10-15%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alaska Airlines is seeking a Senior Auditor, Audit Programs to serve as an expert in audit risk assessment and control identification across Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air. You will independently assess internal controls governing business, operational, and safety processes for the group.

The role includes planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, with collaboration to implement actionable improvements and support regulatory reviews in a fast-paced aviation environment.