Senior Internal Auditor

DKKD Staffing; Calabasas (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

3 weeks of vacation

5 days of sick time

Tuition Reimbursement of $2,500

Adoption Assistance $2,500

Dining discount 25%-35%

Reusable gift card

Job summary

DKKD Staffing is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in Calabasas Hills, CA, to support the client’s SOX compliance program and audits. You’ll work with Senior Manager and Manager of Internal Audit to plan, test controls, and report findings from our headquarter/support center.

You’ll thrive with strong project management, critical thinking, and clear communication as you help assess risk, improve controls, and guide remediation activities. Hybrid schedule with some in-office presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA designation or progress toward.
• 3+ years in public accounting, internal audit, and/or SOX.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report internal audits and advisory projects.
• Support SOX compliance program, including testing and deadlines.
• Assess risk, evaluate controls, and document findings.
• Develop operational efficiencies and process improvements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Big 4 experience

CPA/CIA/CISA

SOX experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA/CIA/CISA designation

Tools

AuditBoard

Job description

Location: Calabasas, Ca 91302 (client willing to help with relocation)

NOTE: Eligible for a hybrid work schedule split between home & office, with a minimum of 3 days in the office each week.

Must be US Citizen or Legal/Permanent US Resident Green Card.

MUST HAVE’s

Things the Hiring Manager is specifically looking for:

• Must have Big 4 or Large Regional Firm experience
• Must have a CPA, CIA or CISA designation or be working towards it
• Must have SOX experience – it is 85% of the job

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, you will be working at our client’s headquarter/ support center in Calabasas Hills, CA. As the Senior Internal Auditor, you will work closely with the Senior Manager, Internal Audit and Manager, Internal Audit to support the client’s SOX compliance program, including completing all assigned SOX testing, ensuring timely completion, and proactively monitoring deadlines and milestones.

You will assist in the planning, executing, and reporting of internal audits and advisory projects, including risk assessment, control evaluation, and documentation of findings and recommendations. You will also identify and evaluate operational efficiencies, process improvements and control enhancements as part of audit engagements and advisory work, develop and maintain effective working relationships with process owners, and all operations, to facilitate audit activities and drive successful outcomes

You’ll thrive in this position if you’re:

• A Strong Project Manager with the Ability to Multi-Task: You successfully apply your knowledge and skills to multiple audits and advisory projects to successfully meet requirements.
• A Critical Thinker: You consistently demonstrate logical thinking in order to gather and analyze a variety of information and can take action with creative solutions by thinking outside the box.
• An Effective Communicator: Whether it’s verbal or written, you present information in a clear and professional manner. You have the ability to establish strong relationships with colleagues in all areas of the company.

BENEFITS:

• Work with the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, to support the annual SOX compliance program, including walkthroughs and control testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist with managing, tracking, and facilitating the timely remediation of identified control deficiencies.
• Support the preparation of control deficiency aggregation analysis and related reporting to senior management.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with external auditors, including coordinating walkthroughs, aligning on testing timelines, and providing the auditors with direct support in key areas.
• Assist in the planning and execution of operational audits and advisory projects.
• Manage and maintain Optro (AuditBoard), the SOX automation tool, including updates, tracking, and reporting.
• Complete assigned audit areas within the operational audits and advisory projects, ensuring high-quality documentation and adherence to internal audit standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Have or are working towards a CPA, CIA, or CISA designation.
• 3+ years of public accounting, internal audit, and/or SOX experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels.

What we prefer:

• Public audit experience at a Big 4 or large regional firm
• Data analytic skills
• Working knowledge of auditing automated SOX controls, including ITGCs

What we offer:

• Eligible for benefits first day of the month following date of hire
• 401K with company match
• 3 weeks of vacation which increases to 4 weeks starting in your 5th year
• 5 days of sick time per year (first year prorated)
• Tuition Reimbursement of $2,500 for qualified programs
• Adoption Assistance Benefit of $2,500
• 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest
• Reusable gift card loaded annually for your dining enjoyment