Senior Internal Auditor

Frederick Fox LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox LLC in Savannah, GA is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead SOX and operational audits with exposure to IT and enterprise risk management. You will manage engagements end-to-end, present findings to leadership, and drive remediation with business stakeholders.

The role offers high visibility, cross-functional impact, and opportunities to leverage AI/data analytics for audit planning and reporting. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 5+ years of audit experience, ideally in public accounting/public company.
• Hands-on SOX experience, including control testing and walkthroughs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the confidence to present findings to management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute SOX compliance testing across process and IT controls.
• Run operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits.
• Lead walkthroughs with process owners and external auditors to identify risks and assess control design.
• Test key controls and prepare well-supported workpapers.
• Identify control gaps and propose practical fixes; write audit reports and present results to management.

Skills

SOX Testing

Audit Experience

Data Analysis

Communication

Project Management

Excel

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting

Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Internal Auditor — SOX & Operational Audit

Publicly Traded Specialty Retail | Up to 25% Travel

The Opportunity

A growing, publicly traded specialty retailer is adding a Senior Internal Auditor to its Internal Audit team. This is a high-visibility role for an audit professional who wants more than a testing checklist. You’ll lead engagements from planning through reporting, present findings directly to management and Internal Audit leadership, and help shape how the company manages risk.

If you’re coming from public accounting or a public company audit function and want broader exposure across SOX, operations, IT, and enterprise risk, this role offers that range in one seat.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, lead, and execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing across business process and IT controls
• Run operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits, plus special projects, under the annual Internal Audit Plan
• Lead walkthroughs with process owners and external auditors to identify key risks and assess control design
• Test key controls and prepare clear, well-supported workpapers
• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and compliance risks, find root causes, and recommend practical fixes
• Write audit reports and present results to management and Internal Audit leadership
• Partner with business leaders on remediation plans and validate that corrective actions are completed
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors on SOX coverage and requests
• Support the company’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program
• Use AI tools and emerging technology to improve audit planning, data analysis, and reporting

Why This Role Stands Out

• Ownership: Lead your own audits end to end instead of just executing someone else’s program
• Visibility: Regular exposure to senior management and Internal Audit leadership
• Breadth: SOX, operational, IT, compliance, and ERM work all in one role, which is strong preparation for audit leadership
• Modern approach: A team that encourages AI and data analytics to work smarter
• Impact: Your recommendations directly strengthen governance and controls at a public company

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• 5+ years of audit experience, ideally in public accounting and/or at a mid-size publicly traded company
• Hands-on SOX experience, including control testing and walkthroughs
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the confidence to present findings and influence stakeholders
• Proven project management skills: you juggle multiple audits, deadlines, and stakeholders well
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Willingness to travel up to 25% by car and plane