Senior Internal Auditor - Hybrid (SOX & Controls)

PetSmart Store Support Group, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet-friendly environment

On-Site Events & Adoptions

Top Dog gym

Sit & Stay Café

Paid Volunteer Opportunities

Print Center and Business Services

Job summary

PetSmart is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead SOX testing and internal-audit activities across a dynamic retail environment. You will partner with stakeholders, evaluate risks, and deliver practical recommendations to strengthen controls and processes.

You will work with a collaborative Audit team, travel 15–25%, and develop a broad understanding of retail operations, financial controls, and governance practices while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, SOX compliance, or related experience.
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks, professional audit standards, risk assessment practices, and related guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, perform, and complete complex audits, projects, or cross-functional assignments.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues, analyze information, assess risk, draw conclusions, and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate audit findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in retail, consumer products, or multi-location environments preferred.
• CPA, CIA, or related professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and lead assigned audit and SOX testing activities in accordance with the annual audit plan.
• Communicate audit findings, observations, and recommendations clearly to management.
• Prepare audit programs, workpapers, and support for audit procedures and conclusions.
• Apply critical thinking and professional skepticism to identify risks and control deficiencies, analyze issues, assess implications, and recommend practical improvements.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with control owners, business leaders, and other partners.
• Support external auditor coordination efforts related to SOX testing.
• Plan, perform, and supervise audits across corporate functions, distribution centers, and store operations.
• Conduct process walkthroughs, risk assessments, and control design evaluations.
• Partner with audit team members to share knowledge and support testing.
• Perform special projects and act as department liaison as directed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Professional skepticism

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA or CIA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

PetSmart is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead SOX testing and internal-audit activities across a dynamic retail environment. You will partner with stakeholders, evaluate risks, and deliver practical recommendations to strengthen controls and processes.

You will work with a collaborative Audit team, travel 15–25%, and develop a broad understanding of retail operations, financial controls, and governance practices while maintaining high professional standards.