Senior Internal Audit Consultant

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to deliver risk-based audit services, focusing on SOX compliance and internal control effectiveness for diverse clients. You will plan engagements, supervise staff, review work papers, and communicate findings to management.

Responsibilities include fieldwork, reporting, and providing practical recommendations to strengthen controls while managing multiple engagements and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience in operational internal audit, internal controls assessment, and/or SOX 404 evaluation and testing.
• Progressive responsibilities including supervising and reviewing others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in internal audit planning, execution, and fieldwork.
• Understanding of PCAOB requirements, GAAP, and SEC reporting.
• CPA or CIA is preferred; authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk management and internal audit services to clients across various industries.
• Perform SOX readiness and compliance activities.
• Assist in planning engagements and managing staff.
• Review staff work papers and provide coaching and guidance.
• Conduct fieldwork and prepare work papers supporting conclusions.
• Discuss findings with management and prepare written reports.
• Advise clients on improving internal controls and best practices.
• Develop value-added recommendations and communicate status via reports and presentations.
• Maintain consistency and quality in internal audit work and meet timelines.

Skills

SOX Compliance

Internal Controls Assessment

Risk Assessment

Project Management

PCAOB Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

• Provide risk management and operational internal audit services to clients in the technology, media and entertainment, real estate, oil and gas, and life science industries
• Perform SOX readiness and SOX compliance services
• Assist in planning engagements and managing staff
• Review staff work papers and provide feedback and guidance
• Conduct fieldwork and prepare work papers supporting conclusions
• Discuss findings and observations with management
• Prepare written reports in various formats
• Advise clients on improving and optimizing internal controls and best practices
• Provide value-added recommendations to clients and the firm
• Communicate audit scope, engagement status, issues, emerging risks, and recommendations through reports and presentations
• Maintain consistency and quality in Internal Audit work
• Meet quality guidelines and established turnaround times or budgets
• Apply solution-based approaches to client engagement problems
• Develop positive relationships with key stakeholders
• Balance competing priorities and manage time to maintain audit deliverable schedules

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years of experience in operational internal audit, internal controls assessment, and/or SOX 404 evaluation and testing
• Progressive responsibilities, including supervising and reviewing the work of others
• Project management, including self-management of simultaneous workstreams and responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal communication and comprehension
• Internal operational and technology audit planning and execution experience
• Risk assessment experience
• Understanding of internal control design and effectiveness
• Business process flow and flowcharting
• Strong understanding of PCAOB requirements, industry best practices, GAAP financial accounting, and SEC Reporting
• Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or relevant field required
• Professional Certification or working toward a CPA or CIA is preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; Crowe is not sponsoring work authorization

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in risk management and operational internal audit services, with a strong focus on SOX compliance, internal controls assessment, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple projects while providing value-added recommendations and maintaining high-quality audit deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• SOX Compliance
• Internal Controls Assessment
• Risk Assessment
• Project Management
• PCAOB Requirements

Hard Skills

• Operational Internal Audit
• Internal Control Design
• Business Process Flow
• Flowcharting
• GAAP Financial Accounting
• SEC Reporting
• Audit Planning
• Fieldwork Execution
• Work Paper Review
• Engagement Management

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Time Management
• Relationship Building
• Feedback and Guidance

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• CIA

Industry Keywords

• Technology
• Media and Entertainment
• Real Estate
• Oil and Gas
• Life Science