Senior Internal Auditor

Casey's; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Parental leave

401k match

Paid holidays

Volunteer time

Job summary

Casey’s in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead and execute internal audit projects across financial and operational processes, aligned with the annual audit plan. The role includes SOX 404 testing and mentoring junior auditors.

You will develop the annual internal audit plan, perform risk assessments, and draft clear audit reports with actionable recommendations. Strong MS Office skills and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in internal auditing, public accounting, or financial controls.
• One or more certifications: CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management and time-management skills.
• Strong numerical aptitude and ability to analyze financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and help develop the annual internal audit plan.
• Lead planning, scoping, testing, and reporting for financial, operational, and integrated audits.
• Perform and review SOX 404 key control testing with accurate findings.
• Evaluate control design for new or modified processes and systems.
• Develop actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and improve processes.
• Draft internal audit reports communicating findings and management action plans.
• Integrate data analytics and automation into audit procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Risk assessment

Internal auditing

SOX compliance

Audit planning

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Data analytics

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join Casey's in shaping a better future for our communities, guests, and team members as a Senior Internal Auditor. In this role you'll be responsible for leading and executing internal audit projects across financial and operational processes, in alignment with the annual audit plan. This role also includes performing annual controls testing to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The Senior Internal Auditor contributes to audit reporting, plays a key role in developing the annual internal audit plan, and provides mentorship and guidance to less experienced auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts risk assessments to identify high-risk exposure areas and supports the development of the annual internal audit plan in collaboration with Internal Audit management.
• Leads planning, scoping, testing, and reporting activities for financial, operational, and integrated audits throughout the year.
• Performs and reviews Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 key control testing, accurately identifying exceptions and communicating findings to the internal audit team and management.
• Evaluates control design for new or modified processes and systems to ensure effectiveness and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Develops actionable recommendations to mitigate risks, enhance processes, and improve operational efficiency, while working with stakeholders to ensure implementation of corrective measures.
• Drafts internal audit reports that clearly communicate findings, associated risks, and management action plans.
• Integrates data analytics and automation into audit procedures to enhance efficiency and insight.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you can expect when you join the Casey's Team:

• A transformative culture putting service first and taking pride in caring for our guests, our communities, and each other.
• We're here for families! Great benefits including choices in medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, charitable giving programs, and parental leave.
• Competitive pay, 401k company match up to 6%, vacation & sick time, paid holidays, and volunteer time.
• Dress for your day dress code, jeans are welcome!
• The opportunity to work for a big company that has not lost our small company feel. Our senior leadership team is engaged, involved and accessible!
• What are you waiting for? Come be a part of a company that is growing, transforming and is here for good!

Compensation

Starting hiring range: $75,800 - $99,500. Actual pay may vary based on Casey’s assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, and qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include local prevailing wages and internal equity. This position is eligible for an annual cash bonus based on company performance. Our full salary range for this role does extend beyond the typical hiring range listed, allowing team members the opportunity to continue to grow within the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent work-related experience.
• At least five years of experience in internal auditing, public accounting, or financial controls.
• One or more of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• Strong knowledge of, or experience with internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements, and operational audits, including proficiency in system and process documentation techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills, including strong time management and organizational skills to effectively prioritize tasks and drive projects to successful completion.
• Strong numerical aptitude with a proven ability to maintain precision and accuracy in data handling and analysis.Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze financial reports and related documentation with accuracy and insight.
• Demonstrate initiative, strategic thinking, critical thinking, sound reasoning, business acumen, and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships based on transparency and mutual respect.
• Ability to lead, plan and execute complex audit projects that are value added to the Company and align with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Preference for experience in retail or multi-store operations.