Senior Internal Audit & SOX PMO Leader

CTwater; United States; On-site; USD 107,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

H2O America is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based internal audits, manage SOX compliance programs, and assess internal controls across a geographically diverse organization.

The ideal candidate blends strong audit and risk management expertise with M&A integration controls, data analytics, and continuous monitoring, partnering with finance, IT, operations and executive leadership, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, SOX Compliance, Risk Management, Public Accounting, or related disciplines.
• Experience managing SOX PMO activities and enterprise-wide compliance programs.
• Experience leading risk-based internal audit engagements from planning through reporting.
• Strong understanding of the COSO Internal Control Framework.
• Experience evaluating and testing IT General Controls (ITGCs).
• Experience utilizing data analytics and continuous monitoring techniques.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform risk-based internal audit engagements covering operational, financial, compliance, regulatory, and technology risks.
• Develop audit scopes, risk assessments, audit programs, testing procedures, and executive-level reports.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and recommend practical, risk-based improvements.
• Present audit findings, root causes, risk implications, and corrective actions to management and senior leadership.
• Monitor remediation activities and validate closure of management action plans.

Skills

Audit leadership

SOX compliance

Risk management

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP platforms

GRC technologies

AI-enabled audit tools

RPA

Job description

H2O America is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based internal audits, manage SOX compliance programs, and assess internal controls across a geographically diverse organization.

The ideal candidate blends strong audit and risk management expertise with M&A integration controls, data analytics, and continuous monitoring, partnering with finance, IT, operations and executive leadership, with travel up to 50%.