Senior Internal Audit Leader | SOX & ERM, Controls

Adtran, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ADTRAN is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, Internal Audit to lead the global internal audit program, advise on governance, risk, and control processes, and support SOX compliance.

Reporting to executives, you will drive ERM initiatives, partner with business leaders, and mentor the audit team in a hybrid Huntsville, AL environment, with occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a combination of audit, finance, and information technology roles.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, U.S. GAAP, COSO Internal Control Framework, and risk management principles.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent, or active progress toward certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up activities.
• Perform risk assessments and develop audit programs tailored to business objectives and identified risks.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of financial, operational, compliance, and information technology controls.
• Review audit workpapers and testing documentation to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to professional standards.
• Prepare and communicate clear, concise, and actionable audit reports and recommendations.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and validate remediation efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

SOX compliance

U.S. GAAP

COSO framework

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/IS/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

AI-enabled audit tools

Job description

ADTRAN is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, Internal Audit to lead the global internal audit program, advise on governance, risk, and control processes, and support SOX compliance.

Reporting to executives, you will drive ERM initiatives, partner with business leaders, and mentor the audit team in a hybrid Huntsville, AL environment, with occasional international travel.