Senior Auditor

ESCO Technologies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ESCO Technologies in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Internal Audit Senior to independently plan and execute engagements, evaluate controls, and provide recommendations.

You will work under the Internal Audit Manager, requiring GAAS knowledge, SOX, and COSO, with strong judgment; CPA or CIA preferred.

The role includes travel up to 25-30% and a base salary range of $80k-$100k USD annually, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 1-3 years of experience in public accounting or internal audit.
• CPA or CIA preferred (or pursuing).

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify risks.
• Perform and review SOX 404 testing and remediation validation.
• Ensure high-quality workpapers and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to discuss risks and provide advisory insights.
• Monitor and follow up on audit findings and management action plans.
• Lead or support special projects and ad-hoc requests.
• Stay current on auditing standards and industry best practices.
• Travel approximately 25–30%.

Skills

GAAS

SOX

COSO

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA or CIA preferred

Tools

SOX testing

Audit documentation

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Internal Audit Senior to join our Internal Audit team. Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Internal Audit Senior will independently plan and execute audit engagements, evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, and provide value-added recommendations to management. This role requires a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and the COSO framework, along with the ability to exercise professional judgment and manage multiple priorities. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable interacting with stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Planning & Execution: Lead and execute internal audit engagements from planning through reporting, including scoping, testing, and conclusion development.
• Risk Management & Internal Controls: Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, identify key risks and control gaps, and develop practical, value-added recommendations to mitigate risks and improve processes.
• SOX & Compliance: Perform and review SOX 404 testing, including walkthroughs, control design assessments, operating effectiveness testing, and remediation validation.
• Audit Testing & Documentation: Perform and review detailed audit testing procedures, ensure high-quality workpapers that clearly support audit conclusions, and maintain compliance with audit methodology and professional standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with business and functional leaders to understand processes, discuss risks and control issues, and provide advisory insights.
• Issue Tracking & Follow-up: Monitor and follow up on audit findings and management action plans to ensure timely and effective remediation.
• Special Projects: Lead or support special projects, investigations, or ad-hoc requests as assigned by management.
• Professional Development: Stay current on auditing standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices; actively pursue relevant certifications and continuing education.
• Travel: Approximately 25–30% travel required.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in public accounting or internal audit
• Certifications: CPA or CIA, preferred (or in the process of pursuing)

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards;
• Experience testing SOX 404 internal controls at a publicly traded company;
• Experience with IPE testing & documentation;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment

Compensation Information

Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 USD (Annually)

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their level, qualifications, job related skills, as well as relevant education or training experience.