Senior Internal Auditor

Jobtailor; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to plan, execute, and oversee risk-based audits across various functions in a fast-paced environment. You will lead SOX planning, walkthroughs, control testing, and documentation while coordinating with corporate and operational stakeholders to implement improvements.

The role requires 4+ years in internal or public audit with SOX experience and a CPA/CIA preference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of progressive internal or public audit experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on SOX experience, including control design, walkthroughs, testing, and remediation support.
• CPA and/or CIA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and independently execute risk-based audits across property, corporate, and operational functions.
• Lead SOX planning, walkthroughs, control testing, and documentation.
• Develop, assess, and update risk-based audit plans aligned with business objectives and emerging risks.
• Prepare internal audit reports detailing findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with corporate and operational stakeholders to identify solutions and drive process enhancements.
• Evaluate, implement, and use audit technologies to improve efficiency, audit coverage, and insight.
• Liaise with external auditors by providing support, documentation, and coordination.
• Assist with special projects, investigations, and Audit Committee or senior management requests.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and leading audit practices.
• Maintain required professional certifications.
• Build trusted relationships and deliver timely, professional, value-added service.

Skills

Risk-Based Auditing

SOX Compliance

Data Analytics

Internal Audit Reporting

Education

CPA

CIA

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Audit Technologies

Data Analytics Tools

Audit Management Software

Job description

• Plan, schedule, and independently execute risk-based audits across property, corporate, and operational functions
• Lead Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) planning, walkthroughs, control testing, and documentation
• Develop, assess, and update risk-based audit plans aligned with business objectives and emerging risks
• Prepare internal audit reports detailing findings, risks, and actionable recommendations
• Partner with corporate and operational stakeholders to identify solutions and drive process enhancements
• Evaluate, implement, and use audit technologies to improve efficiency, audit coverage, and insight
• Liaise with external auditors by providing support, documentation, and coordination
• Assist with special projects, investigations, and Audit Committee or senior management requests
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and leading audit practices
• Maintain required professional certifications
• Build trusted relationships and deliver timely, professional, value-added service

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• 4+ years of progressive internal or public audit experience, including demonstrated ownership of audit engagements from planning through reporting
• 3+ years of hands-on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) experience, including control design assessment, walkthroughs, testing, issue evaluation, and remediation support
• CPA and/or CIA strongly preferred
• Industry experience within real estate, property management, or a similarly regulated environment is a plus
• Demonstrated experience or interest in leveraging data analytics, audit automation, and emerging audit technologies
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities, adapting quickly to change, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated comfort operating in a collaborative, cross-functional setting
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with sound judgment and continuous improvement focus
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Polished written and verbal communication skills
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze financial, operational, and policy-related documentation
• Must work in person at least four days per week at Essex’s corporate offices in Woodland Hills or Irvine

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in risk-based auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and data analytics to enhance audit processes and drive organizational improvements. Proven ability to communicate findings effectively and collaborate with stakeholders to implement actionable solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Risk-Based Auditing
• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance
• Data Analytics
• Internal Audit Reporting
• CPA or CIA Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Risk Assessment
• Control Testing
• Audit Planning
• Audit Documentation
• Financial Analysis
• Issue Evaluation
• Remediation Support
• Audit Automation
• Process Enhancement
• Regulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• CIA

Industry Keywords

• Real Estate
• Property Management
• Regulated Environment
• Internal Audit
• Public Audit

Tools & Technologies

• Audit Technologies
• Data Analytics Tools
• Audit Management Software