Senior Internal Auditor - Financial Controls

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Yorktown (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor – Financial Controls to lead SOX audits and evaluate internal controls over financial reporting.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and collaboration with various business units and external audit resources. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least 3 years of audit experience, with knowledge of SOX, GAAP, GAAS, and familiarity with SAP/Oracle/Costpoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business field with at least 3 years’ experience in internal audit or public accounting in government contracting.
• Knowledge of SOX, GAAP, and GAAS and how they apply to internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience supporting SOX integration for acquisitions or complex entities is a plus.
• SAP, Oracle, Costpoint and IT controls/IPE testing experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and project management skills; ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all stages of SOX audit engagements, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Develop criteria, review evidence, identify issues, and document conclusions.
• Conduct SOX control walkthroughs with internal and external stakeholders to identify risks and improvements.
• Document audit issues and recommendations; assess effectiveness of controls.
• Support SOX readiness and control design for new acquisitions or entities.
• Coordinate with co-source/external auditors and other resources to align on testing.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to management.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist with internal investigations or special audits as needed.
• Travel with reasonable frequency to meet audit requirements.

Skills

SOX knowledge

GAAP & GAAS

Audit planning

Stakeholder comms

Data analytics awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Costpoint

IT controls/IPE testing

Job description

Job ID: 115244 Leonardo DRS, Inc. is an innovative and agile provider of advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world. We specialize in the design, development and manufacture of advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power and propulsion, and other leading mission-critical technologies. Our innovative people are leading the way in developing disruptive technologies for autonomous, dynamic, interconnected, and multi-domain capabilities to defend against new and emerging threats. The Senior Internal Auditor – Financial Controls will primarily conduct audits of the organization’s internal controls over financial reporting to assess compliance with SOX and to identify potential areas of risk and opportunities for improvement. This will include evaluating business processes and activities of the various business units for compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies and procedures. Candidates are expected to conduct audits and projects independently with minimal supervision, work closely with audit managers to assess effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, draft internal audit reports and recommendations, and assist with ad hoc special projects and operational audits.

~ The position can be worked remotely but the preferred location is the northern Virginia region.

About the Internal Audit and Controls Department

The Senior Internal Auditor - Financial Controls is a key member of the growing Internal Audit team at Leonardo DRS. This role will report to the Internal Audit Manager - Financial Controls and will be supported by the VP, Internal Audit. The Senior Internal Auditor - Financial Controls will bring value-added services to the audit team in the form of risk-based analysis and recommendations for improved controls and enhanced business efficiencies across the various business units that comprise Leonardo DRS .

• Lead all stages of SOX audit engagements including the initial risk assessment and planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases as defined on the annual audit plan.
• Perform audit procedures by developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, identifying issues, and documenting conclusions.
• Conduct SOX control walkthroughs and collaborate directly with internal and external stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities for improvements to existing processes and controls.
• Identify and document audit issues and recommendations. Examine records and independently evaluate procedures to determine the effectiveness of internal controls or compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support SOX readiness and control design for newly acquired entities, including risk assessment, control framework development, and coordination with co-source/external audit resources.
• Perform audits in a professional manner with agreed upon scope and milestones in accordance with the audit program. Work collaboratively with team members to plan and execute audits.
• Communicate findings, observations, and recommendations to management in a clear, concise manner.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging risks, and best practices in internal audit and internal controls over financial reporting to provide guidance and training to colleagues.
• Assist with internal investigations, operational audits, or special projects as requested.
• Work with external auditors and other resources to respond to requests for information and documentation.
• Coordinate with co-source resources to align on testing approach, walkthrough scheduling, and evidence requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business field from an accredited college or university, with at least 3 years’ experience, preferably in a public accounting firm or corporate internal audit function in the government contracting industry.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Experience supporting SOX integration for newly acquired businesses, multi-national entities, or complex organizational structures is a plus.
• SAP, Oracle, Costpoint) and IT application controls/IPE testing preferred. Familiarity with data analytics tools is a plus.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills to interact with various levels of management.
• Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers, management, and external resources, and work effectively in a professional team environment.
• Professional certification is preferred (CPA, CIA, CISA, or other audit-related certification).
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.