Senior Internal Audit & SOX Compliance Analyst

BlackBerry Inc.; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 112,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Employee share purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

BlackBerry Inc. in Plano, TX is seeking a qualified Internal Audit professional to support the SOX program and conduct financial and operational audits within the Finance organization.

The role reports to the Director of Internal Audit and SOX Compliance and focuses on risk assessment, testing of controls, and remediation tracking; collaboration with cross‑functional teams and remote colleagues is expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry experience.
• BS/BA or MS/MA in Accounting, Audit, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, Auditing Standards, Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) / CSOX.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scoping, and scheduling independent risk-based audits.
• Document audit workpapers and prepare comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations.
• Follow-up, monitor, and validate completion of management action plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure controls are SOX compliant.

Skills

Public accounting

Industry experience

Communication skills

CPA candidate

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting/Audit/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

This role will report into the Director of Internal Audit and SOX Compliance within the Finance organization and is integral to the company’s financial reporting integrity, risk management strategy, and operational resilience. This is a hybrid role that will support the SOX program as well as conduct financial and operational audits. For candidates that are pursuing a CPA designation, all hours and practical experience earned through this position are eligible to count towards CPA Canada’s practical experience requirements.

SOX Compliance Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the business process including enabling technologies, ensure the documentation is up to date and assess the relevant risks through the SOX lens.
• Evaluate the controls from a design and operating perspective.
• Design and execute appropriate tests to conclude on operating effectiveness.
• Manage deficiencies from identification through to remediation and prepare status reports.
• Participate as a member of a project team to ensure new or changing business processes are SOX compliant at the time of implementation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with control owners and external audit.

Internal Audit Responsibilities

• Participate and assist in planning, scoping, and scheduling independent, risk‑based audits to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, systems, and controls.
• Conduct fieldwork activities, document audit workpapers, and prepare comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations.
• Follow‑up, monitor and validate completion of management action plans.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry experience.
• BS/BA or MS/MA in Accounting, Audit, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, Auditing Standards, Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) / Bill198 (CSOX), and business and system process best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience collaborating across multiple internal departments and geographies and working with remote colleagues and stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work as part of a team to deliver results while maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to challenge the status quo.
• Proven ability to think ahead, engage proactively, and take initiative.
• Collaborative, enthusiastic, positive outlook.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Compensation and Benefits

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Hiring base pay range: $80,000 – $112,500
• Variable Incentive Pay (VIP) program: performance‑based bonus in addition to base salary.
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, employee share purchase program, and paid‑time‑off, subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of BlackBerry to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. BlackBerry strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process.