Senior Internal Auditor

Ledgent-Finance-; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a detail-oriented Senior Internal Auditor to support SOX compliance, ICFR, and internal controls. You will partner with business stakeholders and external auditors to evaluate controls, identify risks, and help remediation efforts.

We value strong communication, meticulous testing, and collaboration across departments to strengthen governance and operational efficiency in a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification (CPA/CIA/CISA) preferred or actively pursued.
• 3+ years in public accounting, internal audit, SOX, or risk management.
• Knowledge of ICFR and SOX compliance requirements.
• Experience with Big Four or large regional firms.
• Data analytics, reporting, or audit automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual SOX program including process walkthroughs, risk assessment, and testing.
• Identify, document, track, and remediate control deficiencies and audit findings.
• Prepare reports and analyses for management review.
• Coordinate with external auditors for walkthroughs, testing, and documentation.
• Participate in operational audits, risk assessments, and advisory engagements.
• Maintain audit management systems and generate status reports.
• Execute audit procedures and document results per standards and methodologies.
• Evaluate processes to identify improvements, risk mitigation, and efficiency gains.

Skills

SOX testing

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

CPA / CIA / CISA (or pursuing)

Job description

Senior Internal Auditor (JN -072026-426547) Scottsdale, Arizona

Salary: USD80000 - USD100000 per year

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Internal Auditor to support the organization's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, internal control environment, and operational audit activities. This role will partner with business stakeholders, management, and external auditors to evaluate internal controls, identify risks, support remediation efforts, and help maintain compliance with regulatory and corporate governance requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong audit foundation, excellent communication skills, and experience with SOX testing and internal controls over financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the annual SOX compliance program, including process walkthroughs, risk assessments, and testing of internal controls to evaluate design and operating effectiveness.


• Assist in identifying, documenting, tracking, and facilitating the remediation of control deficiencies and audit findings.


• Prepare reports and analyses related to control deficiencies, audit results, and compliance activities for management review.


• Coordinate with external auditors by scheduling walkthroughs, supporting testing activities, providing requested documentation, and ensuring timely communication.


• Participate in the planning and execution of operational audits, risk assessments, and advisory engagements.


• Maintain and administer audit management and compliance tracking systems, including updating documentation, monitoring testing status, and generating reports.


• Execute assigned audit procedures and document results in accordance with internal audit standards and established methodologies.


• Evaluate business processes and internal controls to identify opportunities for process improvements, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.


• Develop effective working relationships with stakeholders across multiple departments and organizational levels.


• Assist with special projects and other internal audit initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Professional certification or active pursuit of a CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar designation preferred.


• 3+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, SOX compliance, risk management, or related fields.


• Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and SOX compliance requirements.


• Experience with a Big Four or large regional public accounting firm.


• Data analytics, reporting, or audit automation experience.


• Experience participating in operational audits, risk assessments, and process improvement initiatives.