Senior Internal Auditor

Venteon; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon Finance is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead complex, risk-based internal audits across the Americas with global support as needed. The role emphasizes SOX risk assessment, control design, testing, and remediation in a manufacturing context.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in audit, knowledge of SOX, internal control frameworks, and experience with cross-functional teams. Preference for candidates with CIA/CPA/CISA and Big Four exposure.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of internal or external audit, risk, controls, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal control frameworks, and risk-based auditing.
• Big Four or comparable public accounting experience is a plus.
• CIA, CPA, CISA or equivalent certification preferred; active progress toward certification valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX risk assessment, scoping, control design, testing, QA, remediation monitoring, and reporting.
• Serve as primary SOX liaison with external auditors; manage timelines and evidence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and remediate control gaps.
• Review 302 certifications, identify themes and remediation plans.
• Maintain SOX documentation and administer Workiva dashboards and reports.
• 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 US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory standards.
• Communicate results to stakeholders and track timely remediation of findings.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Risk-based auditing

Manufacturing domain

Audit coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

Workiva

Job description

4+ years of progressive Internal Audit 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 and executing complex, risk-based internal audits across the Americas, with support for global assignments as required.

Requirements of the Senior Internal Auditor

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CIA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent preferred; active progress toward certification is valued.
• Minimum 4 years in internal or external audit, risk, controls, compliance, or related discipline.
• Strong manufacturing experience; automotive, global or multicultural organization experience preferred.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal control frameworks, financial and operational processes, and risk-based auditing.
• Big Four or comparable public accounting experience is a plus.

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