Internal Auditor- Information Technology

Colonial Group; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AdvanSix is seeking an Internal Auditor to lead risk-based audits and SOX testing, while evaluating governance and internal controls across financial, operational, compliance, and IT processes. The role applies data analytics and automation to deliver actionable insights and strengthen controls.

The candidate will lead engagements, coach team members, and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, including IT, Finance, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in internal audit, SOX, or related field.
• Experience leading audits and familiarity with SOX concepts.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Copilot).
• Willingness to travel 10–15% to plants and HQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based audits, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Perform and review SOX control testing (design and operating effectiveness).
• Evaluate governance, risk management, and internal controls across processes.
• Prepare and review well-supported workpapers.
• Identify control gaps and opportunities to improve risk management.
• Monitor remediation activities and validate management action plans.
• Coordinate testing activities, evidence requests, issue tracking, and remediation follow-up.
• Build relationships with control owners, process owners, co-sources, and external auditors.
• Support enterprise risk assessment, monitoring, and ERM PMO activities.
• Apply data analytics to audit planning, testing, and reporting.

Skills

Internal audit

SOX

Auditing

Data analytics

Power BI

SQL

Copilot

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IT/Business Administration

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Power BI

SQL

Alteryx

RPA

Copilot

Job description

Position Summary

The Internal Auditor supports AdvanSix's independent third line of defense assurance function by leading and executing risk-based audits, SOX testing activities, and advisory projects while evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal controls.

The role operates within a modern Internal Audit function that also serves as the SOX and ERM PMO, supporting governance, coordination, and continuous improvement while maintaining independence. This position applies advanced capabilities in risk, controls, data analytics, and emerging technologies (AI/automation) to deliver actionable insights, strengthen internal controls, and enhance business performance.

The Internal Auditor leads audit engagements and workstreams, partners with stakeholders across the organization, and provides coaching and guidance to less experienced team members.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & SOX Execution

• Lead and execute risk-based audits, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Perform and review SOX control testing (design and operating effectiveness) on behalf of management and reliance testing in support of external auditors.
• Evaluate governance, risk management processes, and internal controls across financial, operational, compliance, and IT processes.
• Prepare and review clear, well-supported workpapers in accordance with Internal Audit standards.
• Identify control gaps, root causes, and opportunities to improve risk management, controls, and business processes.
• Monitor remediation activities and validate management action plans.

SOX & ERM PMO Support

• Support SOX planning, scoping, risk assessment, governance, and program administration activities.
• Coordinate testing activities, evidence requests, issue tracking, and remediation follow-up with stakeholders.
• Build collaborative relationships with control owners, process owners, co-source providers, and external auditors.
• Support external auditor reliance strategies through high-quality testing and documentation.
• Support enterprise risk assessment, monitoring, reporting, risk workshops, and other ERM PMO activities.

Data, Analytics & Automation

• Use data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SQL) to identify trends, anomalies, exceptions, and risk indicators.
• Incorporate analytics into audit planning, testing, reporting, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Support continuous auditing initiatives and automation of testing routines.
• Apply a risk-based and agile mindset, focusing on higher-risk areas and evolving business priorities.

Team and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build effective working relationships across Finance, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, and other enabling functions.
• Communicate risks, observations, and recommendations in clear business language.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members while promoting quality and continuous learning.
• Support department initiatives focused on innovation, modernization, and continuous improvement.
• Lead assigned responsibilities and contribute to the success of the broader Internal Audit team through collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in internal audit, external audit, public accounting, SOX compliance, risk management, IT, or a related field.
• Experience performing financial, operational, compliance, SOX, or IT-related audits and assessments.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, and SOX concepts.
• Experience leading audit engagements, projects, or significant workstreams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Copilot).
• Ability to travel occasionally to plant locations and HQ (10 to15%), as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, or progress toward certification.
• Experience with SOX testing, internal audit methodologies, and public company governance requirements.
• Experience supporting SOX PMO, ERM PMO, controls transformation, or governance initiatives.
• Experience facilitating risk assessments, stakeholder interviews, workshops, or process reviews.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• Familiarity with data analytics, automation, and AI tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Alteryx, RPA, Copilot).
• Understanding of agile auditing, continuous auditing, and continuous monitoring practices.
• Ability to translate audit, risk, and control concepts into practical business insights.

The base salary range for this role is $95,000 to $110,000.00