Senior Internal Auditor: ICFR/SOX Lead & Controls

Waters Corporation; New Castle (DE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation seeks a Senior Auditor to plan and execute internal audit projects across financial, operational, compliance, and advisory areas, with ~60% focus on ICFR/SOX 404. Hybrid role based in Milford, MA or New Castle, DE or Sparks, MD, with ~20% travel to support fieldwork.

You will lead engagements, test controls, and deliver clear reports while mentoring junior staff and driving continuous improvement across the function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Three or more years of internal or external audit experience; public accounting, Big Four, or public company experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of ICFR/SOX 404 requirements and internal control frameworks.
• Experience performing design and operating effectiveness testing of controls.
• Robust understanding of financial processes and business operations.
• Solid understanding of IIA Standards, GAAP, and SOX requirements.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with SAP / S4 HANA, Power BI and foreign language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance to management regarding the adequacy of internal controls and the design and operating effectiveness of business processes.
• Lead audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow‑up activities.
• Facilitate opening, status, and closing meetings with management and key stakeholders.
• Execute and oversee design and operating effectiveness testing of key SOX and operational controls.
• Develop value‑added recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of internal controls and business operations.
• Draft clear, concise, and well‑supported audit reports that communicate findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Follow up on audit findings to ensure timely and effective remediation.
• Assist with special projects, investigations, and advisory engagements, both independently and in collaboration with team members.
• Analyze business processes to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders and leadership.
• Participate in annual risk assessments and audit planning activities.
• Mentor and support junior team members, as appropriate.

Skills

Internal Audit

SOX 404

ICFR

Audit Testing

Financial processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP S4 HANA

Power BI

Job description

Waters Corporation seeks a Senior Auditor to plan and execute internal audit projects across financial, operational, compliance, and advisory areas, with ~60% focus on ICFR/SOX 404. Hybrid role based in Milford, MA or New Castle, DE or Sparks, MD, with ~20% travel to support fieldwork.

You will lead engagements, test controls, and deliver clear reports while mentoring junior staff and driving continuous improvement across the function.