Internal Auditor

NACBA; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group is seeking an Internal Auditor in Irving, TX to support the annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program and related audit activities. You will assist with updating process documentation, narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, and other audit materials to ensure accurate, complete records.

The role involves performing audit procedures, collecting evidence, reviewing control owners' documentation, and helping prepare observations and management action plans while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant audit, accounting, finance, compliance, or IT experience preferred.
• Internships or prior work in audit or related fields are acceptable.
• Certification such as CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support SOX compliance program and audits.
• Assist with walkthroughs, testing, and evidence collection.
• Prepare audit observations and management action plans.
• Coordinate with control owners and external auditors.
• Maintain thorough, well-documented workpapers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Professional skepticism

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field

Job description

The Internal Auditor will assist with the execution of Nexstar Media Group's Internal Audit activities, with a primary focus on supporting the annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program, including:
  • Assisting with updates to process documentation, narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, and related audit materials.
  • Participating in walkthroughs of significant business processes and controls.
  • Reviewing support provided by control owners and process owners.
  • Executing control testing procedures in accordance with approved audit programs.
  • Preparing clear, complete, and well-supported SOX workpapers.
  • Identifying potential exceptions, documentation gaps, or control issues and escalating them to Internal Audit management.
  • Assisting with the tracking of control deficiencies, remediation activities, and management responses.
  • Supporting coordination with external auditors.
• Assisting with operational, compliance, financial, information technology, and investigative audit projects, including:
  • Gathering and organizing audit evidence.
  • Performing assigned audit procedures and documenting results.
  • Reviewing data and analyzing evidence against applicable requirements, policies, procedures, and control objectives.
  • Analyzing information to identify trends, exceptions, inconsistencies, or potential control concerns.
  • Assisting with the preparation of audit observations, recommendations, and management action plans.
  • Supporting follow-up on remediation activities.
• Assisting with whistleblower hotline matters and other investigations as assigned.
• Building effective working relationships with business process owners, control owners, management, and external auditors.
• Using technology, data analysis, and other tools to support efficient SOX testing and audit execution.
• Demonstrating integrity, attention to detail, professional skepticism, sound judgment, and due professional care in all Internal Audit activities.
• Participating in other Internal Audit reviews, projects, and administrative activities as assigned.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in audit, accounting, finance, compliance, risk management, information technology, business operations, or a related field. Internship or prior work experience in audit, accounting, finance, compliance, business operations, or information systems is preferred but not required.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or similar certification, or progress toward certification, is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review documentation carefully and accurately.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate information, identify issues, and ask thoughtful questions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document work clearly and communicate effective with team members and business partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, follow instructions, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, discretion, and objectivity.