Rising Internal Auditor – SOX & Controls

Columbus McKinnon; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon in Charlotte, NC seeks a motivated self-starter for an internal audit role focused on Sarbanes-Oxley control processes across divisions. You will support the Senior Auditor in scope development, procedures, and testing.

The position requires strong written and verbal communication, CPA or CIA/CISA/CFE preferred, and 10–20% travel annually. Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business is required or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred; other degrees with MBA or relevant experience considered.
• 1+ year of work experience in accounting or internal audit preferred.
• CPA and/or CIA/CISA/CFE certification desired.
• Requires 10–20% domestic and international travel annually, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Auditor in scope development and selection of audit procedures.
• Plan and execute audits and internal control testing independently with cross-department collaboration.
• Demonstrate written and verbal communication to present to peers and executive management.
• Exercise professional judgement to maintain independence and confidentiality.
• Collaborate to ensure SOX, regulatory, governance, and policy documentation is current.
• Promote the department as a technical resource for policies, control issues, and business risks.
• Identify control weaknesses and opportunities to improve accounting/reporting efficiency.
• Assist external auditors in reviewing the company's financial position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Mathematical operations

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Accounting, Finance, or Business degree

MBA or related experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word processing

Job description

Columbus McKinnon in Charlotte, NC seeks a motivated self-starter for an internal audit role focused on Sarbanes-Oxley control processes across divisions. You will support the Senior Auditor in scope development, procedures, and testing.

The position requires strong written and verbal communication, CPA or CIA/CISA/CFE preferred, and 10–20% travel annually. Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business is required or equivalent experience.