Senior Auditor, Business Compliance

Lennox International; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short-term disability insurance

8 weeks paid birthing leave

2 weeks paid bonding leave

Life and long-term disability

Job summary

Lennox International in Richardson, TX is seeking a Senior Auditor, Business Compliance to strengthen enterprise-wide compliance across financial, operational, and IT functions. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will drive SOX activities, evaluate risks, and lead process improvements with cross-functional teams.

You will partner with Corporate Audit and IT to ensure effective controls, accurate documentation, and actionable remediation of audit findings while supporting system changes and ADR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or CIA certification preferred.
• 5+ years in internal audit, compliance, SOX, risk management, or process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support various process improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Recommend enhancements to strengthen controls, reduce risk, and improve efficiency.
• Support key SOX controls facilitated by Business Compliance and ensure required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Manage SOX support requests for Internal and External Audit.
• Provide integration support for SOX during system changes or new implementations.
• Assist Architecture Design Review (ADR) risk assessments for IT system changes that impact internal controls.
• Partner with the business to implement controls to remediate audit findings.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Skills

SOX & Internal Audit

Risk Management

Process Improvement

Project Management

Internal Controls

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who We Are

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

What Drives Success

The Senior Auditor, Business Compliance plays a key role in strengthening enterprise-wide compliance across financial, operational, and IT functions. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Business Compliance, this position leads emerging compliance initiatives, evaluates business and technology risks, drives process improvements, and supports select SOX compliance activities.

Working cross-functionally with Corporate Audit, Operations, IT, and other business partners, this individual helps ensure effective controls, enhance operational efficiency, and promote a strong culture of compliance throughout the organization.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Lead or support various process improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Recommend enhancements to strengthen controls, reduce risk, and improve efficiency.
• Support key SOX controls facilitated by Business Compliance and ensure required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Manage SOX support requests for Internal and External Audit.
• Provide integration support for SOX during system changes or new implementations.
• Assist Architecture Design Review (ADR) risk assessments for IT system changes that impact internal controls.
• Partner with the business to implement controls to remediate audit findings.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

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What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • CPA, CIA professional certification preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience in internal audit, compliance, SOX, risk management, or process improvement.
• Experience with SAP systems highly desired.
• Ability to assess risk across operational, financial, and IT processes using internal control frameworks.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives from planning through execution.
• Ability to evaluate complex business processes, identify control gaps, and recommend practical risk-based solutions.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to translate findings into clear recommendations.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and accountability when working independently or with cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $82,000 - $107,100 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for the BroadBase Incentive (BBI) program with a target payout of 2%. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Location and Schedule: This position is located in Richardson, TX and will be in the office Monday through Friday.

Benefits:Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Paid Time Off: Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 9 to 11 paid company holidays depending on the year, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers:The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support parts of our hiring process, such as application review and interview scheduling. These tools assist our teams but do not replace human decision-making. If you need an accommodation or have questions, please contact [e-mail].