Senior Internal Audit Lead: SOX & Controls

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation seeks an Internal Audit Lead to manage SOX 404 and risk‑based operational audits. You will partner with stakeholders and co‑sourced providers to deliver timely assurance and actionable insights, with growing scope across audit coverage and risk areas.

You will oversee and coordinate multiple engagements, ensuring quality workpapers, testing, and remediation. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in this expanding function.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in Internal Audit or external audit (Big 4/national firm or corporate IA), with substantial SOX 404 ownership.
• Strong knowledge of COSO, IIA Standards, SOX/PCAOB expectations, and ITGC concepts; comfortable testing IPE and data flows.
• Proficiency with audit management platforms and productivity tools (Excel/PowerPoint).
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Company’s internal audit plan in collaboration with the Vice President of Internal Audit and business unit leadership.
• Foster relationships with business unit personnel and serve as SME for control design and data integrity.
• Deliver high‑quality internal audit services in line with professional standards.
• Coordinate risk updates and assurance coverage with other providers.
• Plan and execute risk‑based audits, define objectives, develop test procedures, perform fieldwork, and propose remediation.

Skills

Internal Audit

SOX 404

Stakeholder collaboration

Audit testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/IS

CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE preferred

Tools

Workiva

AuditBoard

TeamMate

Job description

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation seeks an Internal Audit Lead to manage SOX 404 and risk‑based operational audits. You will partner with stakeholders and co‑sourced providers to deliver timely assurance and actionable insights, with growing scope across audit coverage and risk areas.

You will oversee and coordinate multiple engagements, ensuring quality workpapers, testing, and remediation. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in this expanding function.