Senior Financial Controls Auditor (SOX/GAAP) - Remote

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off including vacation, HOLs

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor – Financial Controls to lead SOX audits, assess internal controls over financial reporting, and partner with management across business units. The role emphasizes risk-based analysis, reporting, and collaboration with external and co-source resources.

The position supports SOX readiness for acquisitions and requires strong communication and project management. Remote work is possible with a preference for the northern Virginia region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business field from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Professional certification is preferred (CPA, CIA, CISA, or other audit-related certification).
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead all stages of SOX audit engagements including the initial risk assessment and planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases as defined on the annual audit plan.
• Perform audit procedures by developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, identifying issues, and documenting conclusions.
• Conduct SOX control walkthroughs and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities for improvements to existing processes and controls.
• Identify and document audit issues and recommendations. Examine records and independently evaluate procedures to determine the effectiveness of internal controls or compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support SOX readiness and control design for newly acquired entities, including risk assessment, control framework development, and coordination with external audit resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related business field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Costpoint

Job description

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor – Financial Controls to lead SOX audits, assess internal controls over financial reporting, and partner with management across business units. The role emphasizes risk-based analysis, reporting, and collaboration with external and co-source resources.

The position supports SOX readiness for acquisitions and requires strong communication and project management. Remote work is possible with a preference for the northern Virginia region.