Senior Internal Auditor: Lead SOX & Controls, High Impact

Blue Signal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in Chicago for a hybrid role (3 days onsite). The team supports SOX, financial, and operational audits across the business, offering visibility beyond traditional audit tasks.

The candidate will own audits, engage stakeholders, and drive improvements with limited direction. 3–5 years in public accounting or internal audit, plus SOX experience and CPA progress, are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in public accounting or internal audit with ownership of audit areas.
• Experience with SOX / internal controls and audit execution from planning through testing.
• CPA (or progress toward certification) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own audits and control testing with limited oversight.
• Navigate ambiguity in a lean, fast-paced environment.
• Engage directly with stakeholders across finance, operations, and corporate functions.
• Bring judgment and perspective — not just execution.
• Lead and execute SOX and internal controls testing.
• Drive components of financial and operational audits.
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate risk, controls, and process effectiveness.
• Identify and communicate control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to audit planning, reporting, and stakeholder presentations.

Skills

SOX / internal controls

Audit execution

Independent work

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Education

CPA (or progress toward certification)

Job description

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in Chicago for a hybrid role (3 days onsite). The team supports SOX, financial, and operational audits across the business, offering visibility beyond traditional audit tasks.

The candidate will own audits, engage stakeholders, and drive improvements with limited direction. 3–5 years in public accounting or internal audit, plus SOX experience and CPA progress, are preferred.