Internal Auditor

Aston Carter; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join our team in Minneapolis, MN. The role focuses on risk assessment, audit scoping, and developing audit programs, delivering SOX and internal audits with thorough documentation and timely findings.

You will analyze root causes, recommend practical solutions, and participate in system upgrades while guiding teams to establish robust controls. This position offers hybrid/remote options during a period of growth and integration into a

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience auditing publicly traded companies (Big 4 or equivalent).
• Experience with life sciences or manufacturing industries preferred.
• Practical experience performing IT portions of SOX audits.
• Experience working with management to implement SOX controls within new locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in risk assessment, audit scoping, and audit program development.
• Complete assigned SOX and internal audits, documenting testing and findings within timeframes and costs.
• Analyze root causes of risks and control issues; recommend pragmatic solutions.
• Participate in system upgrades, conversions, and changes; guide teams in establishing proper controls.
• Draft audit reports and present issues to business and IT; discuss cross-functional solutions.
• Apply understanding of internal audit standards, policies, and regulations to provide audit and advisory services.
• Contribute to the development of audit process improvements.

Skills

SOX compliance

IT controls

Internal audit

Risk assessment

GITC

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join our dynamic team. This role involves assisting in risk assessment, audit scoping, and audit program development. You will be responsible for completing assigned SOX and internal audits, thoroughly documenting testing and findings within budgeted timeframes. Additionally, you will analyze root causes of risks and control issues, recommending pragmatic solutions. This position offers the opportunity to participate in system upgrades and guide teams in establishing proper controls. You will draft audit reports and present issues to the business and IT, discussing practical cross-functional solutions. Your understanding of internal audit standards, policies, and relevant regulations will be pivotal in providing audit and advisory services to the business, contributing to the development of audit process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in risk assessment, audit scoping, and audit program development.
• Complete assigned SOX and internal audits, thoroughly documenting testing and findings within budgeted timeframes and costs.
• Analyze root causes of risks and control issues and recommend pragmatic solutions.
• Participate in system upgrades, conversions, and changes, guiding teams in establishing proper controls.
• Draft audit reports and present issues to business and IT, discussing practical cross-functional solutions.
• Apply understanding of internal audit standards, policies, and regulations to provide audit and advisory services.
• Contribute to the development of audit process improvements.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in audit, internal audit, SOX compliance, IT controls, and IT audit.
• Strong understanding of internal control, Sarbanes-Oxley, and public accounting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of relevant experience working on publicly traded company audits within Big 4 or second-tier/large/global accounting firms.
• Experience with life sciences or manufacturing industries preferred.
• Practical experience performing IT portions of SOX audits.
• Experience in internal audits, auditing system changes/conversions, and acquisitions is helpful.
• Experience working with management to implement SOX controls within new locations.

Work Environment

You will be part of a team of Internal Auditors reporting to the Director of Internal Audit. This position is hybrid, with the option to work three days in the office in MN or fully remote if the experience is a great fit. Our Client has recently been acquired by a global sciences organization, which may impact the location of some functions. The successful candidate will work in AX and D365, auditing systems with a focus on general IT controls (GITC or ITGC). The role provides a consulting opportunity during a period of M&A, offering exposure to internal audit during an acquisition.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.