Senior Auditor, Business Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The Senior Auditor, Business Compliance role at Lennox is based in Richardson, TX and works in the office Monday through Friday. You will lead enterprise-wide SOX and compliance initiatives, partner with Corporate Audit, Operations and IT, and help strengthen internal controls and risk management across financial, operational, and IT functions.

You will analyze processes, drive control improvements, support SOX activities, and communicate findings with executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s preferred.
• CPA or CIA certification preferred.
• 5+ years in internal audit, compliance, SOX, or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support various process improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Strengthen controls to reduce risk and improve efficiency.
• Support key SOX controls 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 ADR risk assessments for IT system changes that impact internal controls.
• Partner with the business to implement controls to remediate audit findings.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

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%.

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

• 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

• 12 days paid time off
• 2 paid well-being days
• 1 paid volunteer day
• 9 to 11 paid company holidays depending on the year
• 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.

Disclaimers

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.

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