Senior Internal Auditor

Venteon; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon Finance is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead complex internal audits and the end-to-end SOX program for a manufacturing company in the Detroit area. The role focuses on risk assessment, control design, testing, and remediation across global operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, 4+ years of SOX/audit experience, and Big 4 background is preferred. CPA/CIA/CFE/CISA certifications are a plus; strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years progressive experience in accounting, finance, internal/external audit with SOX leadership.
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred; CPA, CIA, CFE and/or CISA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO, PCAOB, IIA Standards, US GAAP, and IFRS.
• Experience in global and/or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; ability to translate complex issues for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with SAP, Hyperion, QAD, Workiva, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI) preferred.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; high ethical standards and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX risk assessment, scoping, control design, testing, quality assurance, remediation monitoring, and management reporting.
• Serve as primary SOX liaison with external auditors; manage timelines, evidence, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross function teams to identify, assess, and remediate control gaps, ensuring sustainable solutions and timely closure of issues.
• Review Section 302 certifications, identify themes/gaps, and support remediation plans.
• Maintain and enhance SOX documentation (RCMs, test procedures, templates) and administer Workiva (dashboards, issues, reporting).
• Deliver SOX and internal control training to control owners and testers.
• Lead SOX Program Maturity projects.
• Execute functional, site, and specialized audits across planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Assess compliance with company policies, US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory standards.
• Communicate results to stakeholders at all levels and track timely, sustainable remediation of findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CIA/CFE/CISA preferred

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

QAD

Workiva

Power BI

Job description

4+ years of progressive Internal Audit / SOX Compliance experience

Venteon Finance is currently seeking a Senior Internal Auditor for a leading manufacturing company located in the Detroit area. This position is responsible for leading complex internal audits and the end-to-end SOX program across global operations.

Requirements of the Senior Internal Auditor

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years progressive experience in accounting, finance, internal/external audit with SOX leadership.
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred; CPA, CIA, CFE and/or CISA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO, PCAOB, IIA Standards, US GAAP, and IFRS.
• Experience in global and/or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; ability to translate complex issues for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with SAP, Hyperion, QAD, Workiva, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI) preferred.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; high ethical standards and sound judgment.

Responsibilities of the Senior Internal Auditor

• Lead SOX risk assessment, scoping, control design, testing, quality assurance, remediation monitoring, and management reporting.
• Serve as primary SOX liaison with external auditors; manage timelines, evidence, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross function teams to identify, assess, and remediate control gaps, ensuring sustainable solutions and timely closure of issues.
• Review Section 302 certifications, identify themes/gaps, and support remediation plans.
• Maintain and enhance SOX documentation (RCMs, test procedures, templates) and administer Workiva (dashboards, issues, reporting).
• Deliver SOX and internal control training to control owners and testers.
• Lead SOX Program Maturity projects.
• Execute functional, site, and specialized audits across planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Assess compliance with company policies, US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory standards.
• Communicate results to stakeholders at all levels and track timely, sustainable remediation of findings.