Senior Internal Auditor

Edwards; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead SOX testing across the Americas and perform operational internal audits. You will serve as the SOX PMO, coordinate regional activities, plan and execute the SOX program, perform risk assessments, test plans, and present results to management.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting and at least five years in internal audit (three with a Masters). International travel is expected 3–5 times per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum five years of relevant internal audit experience (or three years with a Masters).
• CPA/CIA/CISA or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, GAAP, and SOX requirements.

Responsibilities

• SOX PMO: coordinate SOX activities across regional teams.
• Lead annual SOX program planning, risk assessments, test plan development, and results communication.
• Lead and execute walkthroughs and complex control testing for SOX compliance in the Americas.
• Support audit leads in planning and executing operational audits and special projects.
• Assess risks and control effectiveness across operations, finance, compliance, and IT; provide practical recommendations.
• Mentor less experienced team members and liaison with PwC for external inquiries.
• Build relationships with management and advise on governance, risk, and controls.
• Drive continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, analytics, and processes.
• Travel internationally about 3–5 trips per year for assignments.

Skills

SOX Compliance

Internal Audit

Risk Assessment

GAAP Knowledge

Data Analytics

Travel Willingness

Multilingual

Mentoring

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Master's degree (optional when counting experience)

Job description

Imagine how your ideas andexpertisecan change a patient’s life. Patients are at the heart of what we do at Edwards Lifesciences. Our Finance teams work hard tooptimizeour current and long-term success and enable our ongoing strategy of innovation, leadership, and focus. As part of the team, whether providing analysis, forecasting, or reporting financial information, your application ofaccuratefinancial business practices will play a fundamental role in how weimpactthe quality of life for patients all over the world.

In this role, the Senior Internal Auditor will take primary responsibility for leading and execution of SOX testing within the Americas region, including Costa Rica and LATAM (if applicable), as well as performing operational internal audit reviews in support of the Global Internal Audit Department.

This role blends Operational Internal Auditing responsibilities as well as SOX Compliance.Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

How you’ll make an impact:

• Serve as the SOX PMO and coordinate SOX activities across regional teams.
• Lead the annual SOX program planning and execution, including risk assessments, key control identification, test plan development, evaluation of test results, preparation of management presentations, and communication of results to management.
• Lead and execute business process walkthroughs and complex control testing efforts, including remediation activities, to ensure SOX Compliance throughout the Americas region (including Costa Rica and LATAM).
• Support Audit Leads in audit planning and independently execute operational audits, advisory engagements, and special projects in accordance with professional and departmental standards. Plan, lead, and execute small-scale audits or projects as needed.
• Apply sound professional judgement to assess business risks and internal control effectiveness across operational, financial, compliance, and information technology processes, and develop practical, value-added recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Act as a resource and mentor to less experienced team members by providing guidance, knowledge sharing, and informal coaching.
• Act as the primary liaison with PwC for external audit inquiries and requests.
• Build productive working relationships with management and business partners and serve as a trusted advisor on governance, risk and control matters.
• Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, analytics, and processes.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• A minimum five years of relevant experience (OR three years with a Masters) in internal audit, public accounting, risk management, SOX compliance, or related disciplines.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Public accounting experience with Big Four CPA firms strong preferred.
• Experience in the medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or a similarly regulated industry.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent.

• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, audit practices, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and complex assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Data analytic skills, ability to leverage AI to drive audit efficiency, and knowledge of audit management software preferred.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Multi-lingual preferred.
• Expertise and ability to coach others.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for approximately 3–5 trips annually, each lasting up to two weeks.

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $81,000 to $116,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.