Senior Auditor – Global SOX & Internal Controls Lead

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) retirement plan with company"

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term

Disability including maternity leave

Work-Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per

Voluntary programs and health coaching

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead and execute SOX compliance and risk-based internal audits across U.S. and select global operations.

You will plan, test internal controls, and present findings to leadership, partnering with corporate accounting and operations to strengthen processes. The role requires 4+ years of audit experience, knowledge of COSO/US GAAP, and travel about 20–30%. A CPA or CIA and ERP/data analytics exposure are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant audit experience, preferably in public accounting or internal audit.
• Experience performing SOX testing and evaluating ICFR using COSO and U.S. GAAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to management.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 20–30%.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements including planning, process walkthroughs, fieldwork, and reporting for SOX and operational audits.
• Perform process walkthroughs to document key processes, identify risks, and evaluate the design of internal controls.
• Execute testing of SOX and risk-based controls and procedures in accordance with internal audit standards.
• Prepare clear, organized, and well-documented audit workpapers supporting audit conclusions.
• Analyze testing results to identify control deficiencies, process gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop clear, concise audit findings and practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls and operational processes.
• Support audit planning by assisting with risk assessments, defining audit scope, and developing testing strategies.
• Coordinate information requests with Corporate Accounting, Controllership, and operational teams.
• Prepare audit reports and management action plans and present findings to Internal Audit leadership and business stakeholders.
• Track remediation activities and validate the resolution of audit findings.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and promote awareness of internal control best practices.
• Support the annual internal audit risk assessment and development of the audit plan.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior audit staff where applicable.

Skills

SOX testing

COSO framework

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CIA certification (preferred)

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Alteryx

ACL

IDEA

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead and execute SOX compliance and risk-based internal audits across U.S. and select global operations.

You will plan, test internal controls, and present findings to leadership, partnering with corporate accounting and operations to strengthen processes. The role requires 4+ years of audit experience, knowledge of COSO/US GAAP, and travel about 20–30%. A CPA or CIA and ERP/data analytics exposure are highly valued.